Ilana Yakubovich

Ilana Yakubovich has a diverse work experience in the field of health and wellness. Ilana is currently working as the Director of Health and Wellness at the San Carlos School District. Ilana has also been an Advisory Board Member at Kognito since 2022.

Prior to these roles, Ilana worked as a Wellness Coordinator at the Boston University School of Public Health from 2019 to 2021, where they developed and implemented health and wellness curriculum and provided individual support to students.

Ilana has also worked as a Yoga Instructor at Karuna: Nutrition + Movement from 2019 to 2020, and as the Wellness and Life Skills Coordinator and Instructor at St. Francis House in 2019. In these roles, they developed and implemented accessible health and wellness curriculum and provided instruction and support to individuals experiencing homelessness and recovery from substance abuse.

Ilana has additionally worked as a Youth Health Educator at the Center for Social Innovation in 2019, where they implemented health and nutrition curriculum for children living in homeless shelters. Ilana has also worked as a Yoga Instructor at Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women from 2017 to 2019, and as a Mental Health Yoga Instructor at Simmons University from 2018 to 2019.

In 2018, Ilana was an Urban Adamah Fellow, where they gained leadership and community building skills, operated an urban farm, and collaborated with the local community.

Throughout their work experience, Ilana has demonstrated a commitment to promoting wellness and supporting individuals in various settings, including educational institutions, homeless shelters, and fitness centers.

Ilana Yakubovich's education history begins with their completion of the Pre and Post Natal Doula program at Cornerstone Doula Training. Ilana then pursued a Public Health Graduate Certificate at Boston University, specializing in Public Health. After that, they attended Boston University School of Medicine where they obtained a Master's of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine, with a focus on Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, Ilana Yakubovich became a Registered Yoga Teacher with a 200-hour certification from Corepower Yoga. Their undergraduate studies were conducted at the University of Delaware, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Their Bachelor's degree includes a major in Psychology and a major in English with a concentration in Creative Writing.