Ava Avolio is a skilled professional with extensive experience in mental health, education, and research. At Pepperdine University, Ava served as the Resilience Informed Skills Education Coordinator, developing resilience-focused programming for over 3,600 undergraduates and collaborating with the Counseling Center for mental health support. Following this role, Ava worked as a Behavioral Health Counselor at WestCare, designing clinical treatment plans and providing crisis management services. Currently, Ava is a Research Specialist at UPMC, involved in NIH-funded studies on adolescent bipolar disorder, conducting diagnostic evaluations, and collaborating on multi-site research projects. Additionally, Ava has experience in various support and leadership roles, including tutoring and camp leadership, and is advancing education with a Master's degree in Psychology from Carlow University and a Certificate of Clinical Research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
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Pittsburgh, United States