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Jennifer A. Sachs


I am a Holistic Health Coach and Consultant, as well as Women's and Community Holistic Wellness Educator who lives in New Orleans, LA.

I look forward to meeting with you and scheduling a consultation to assist you in your journey of ever-greater wellness & living life with bliss!

Email: jenniferasachs@gmail.com


Telephone: 504*400*2171


Read more about Jennifer A. Sachs

& Holistic Living!



♥ What Is Holistic Healing


Holistic Healing is the belief and practice of unifying the body, mind, heart, spirit & soul for wellness and greater consciousness.


~Philosophy


I believe that we are all on a healing journey and that each of us is our own, best healer.

When we embrace this journey to greater consciousness, we embrace a journey to greater wellness.

Wellness is a basic right.
It is also, a privelege.

We must work toward the freedom to be well as individuals and society.

For, where there is wellness, there is also, joy...and bliss.


~Core Values


Respect

Integrity

Dignity

Embrace

Outreach

Appreciation

Love


~Mission


Mission: To educate and empower through Holistic Healing so, that individuals, families, and communities may live with maximum wellness and ‘find their bliss’



♥ Holistic Health Coaching & Consulting


Holistic Health Coaching is an innovative and newly, developing profession of helping to heal others in body, mind, spirit, and soul. Holistic Health Coaching is founded upon the ancient, wisdom of Natural Healing combined with new, insights and technologies.

Holistic Health Consulting is the marketed field of Holistic Health Coaching to a broad and large populus of individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies.


♥ Women's Community Organizing & Advocacy


Women's Community Organizing & Advocacy includes such acts as outreach, networking, mending broken infrastructure, mentoring, and campaigning for change on any/all issues to improve the Status of Women and Girls.

The Status of Women & Girls must actively, and wholly, be improved in all areas of life including:

Health & Wellness
Social Status
Education & Academics
Politics
Career/Profession
Economics
Technology
Personal Empowerment


♥ Sessions


Holistic Healing sessions range from 1 to 2 hours long.

First and second sessions generally, range from 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Special accomodations are available for seminars, workshops, clinics, home visits, parties, or according to need.

Sessions include evaluation, instruction, and discussion.

Cost of sessions is $100/hour.

Sliding scale fees, discounts, and exchanges are available where appropriate.


~Clients


I work with individuals, as well as groups, of various sizes in private, as well as public, settings.

My clients represent a diverse, demographic according to:

Gender, sexual identity, age, race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic background, educational skills, and able-bodiedness.

I appreciate diversity and embrace all who seek healing.


~Locations


Sessions are scheduled at the Uptown Holistic Center.

Uptown Holistic Center
723 Hillary Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
http://uptownholisticcenter.com
uptownholisticcenter@gmail.com
504.865.0966

Sessions may be also, be scheduled at client's home, office, agreed-upon-site, or outdoors.

*Distance sessions are available via phone, email, instant message, or videochat.

~Modalities & Services


As a Holistic Healer, I practice many Healing Modalities and offer a variety of Healing Services.


Life, innately, is interdisciplinary.


Therefore, my Holistic Healing style is also, diverse, contextual, interdisciplinary & integrative to accomodate life.


The Healing Modalities & Services I provide include:


~Organic, Seasonal and Local Food & Cooking


~Macrobiotics


~Acid-Base Nutrition


~Mediterranean Diet


~Ethnic, Dietary Customs


~Yoga


~Aqua Therapy


~Nature Walks


~Exercise Strategies


~Healing Movement


~Meditation


~Ayurveda


~Herbology/Herbalism


~Garden Herbs


~Nature Therapy


~Traditional Chinese Medicine


~Feng Shui


~Holistic Home Decorating & Organizing


~Color Therapy


~Energetic Cleansing


~Emotional Healing


~Spiritual Guidance


~Holistic Childcare


~Holistic Eldercare


~Life Transitions Support


~Personal & Accompanied Healthful Grocery, Style & Home Shopping


~Girls & Women’s Health & Wellness Outreach


~Multicultural Organizing


~Multi-Language Tutoring~Stylized Resumee Writing & Blog Building


~Conflict Resolution Classes


~Girls, Women's and Community Organizing & Network Development


~Youth, Peer & Adult Mentoring & Education


~Holistic Wellness Online & Social Networking


~Organizational Wellness Lectures


~Holistic Healing Training, Workshops & Clinics


~Motivational Speaking


~Life Coaching


~Self Empowerment Seminars



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Nature Crafts include:
Lavendar Eye Pillows
Natural Body Soaps
Refreshing Hand, Foot, & Facial Scrubs
Potpourri Sachets
Floral Frames
Fanciful Prayer Flags



NOTE / DISCLAIMER:
This blog is not moderated by a physician, nor is it intended to assess/prescribe medical ailments/techniques. By reading from & participating in this blog or any of its associated links, you understand & accept that no person, neither the creator/moderator of the blog nor any affiliates will be held responsible for the content of this page that you employ or subscribe to in your own life. It is simply a collective, community gathering place to give and receive support, information & share a common interest.


~Yoga


The word, yoga, is derived from the Ancient Eastern language of Sanskrit.

Yoga means:

Unity
Union
Source of Life
Origin of Life
Divine Passage

Originally, Yoga practice included simply, meditation and focused breathing as a means of re-connecting with self and communing with the Divine.

Throughout the years, the discipline of Yoga has evolved to include many philosophies, movements, branches, and participants.

Today, most Yoga practices include:

Meditation ~ Dhyana
Breathwork ~ Prana Yama
Postures ~ Asanas

Yoga is proven both experientially, and in scientific studies, to be of profound, health benefit to humans.

Wellness benefits of Yoga include:

Strong muscles
Flexible tendons
Well-coordinated joints
Increased enjoyment of other healing movement & physical activity
Improved physical & emotional balance
Greater concentration
Tonified, cleansed organs
Healthy blood pressure
Healthy weight
Better stress management
Stronger desire, commitment & action to wellbeing
Positive life outlook
Expanded life fulfillment
Higher success rates in
~relationships
~jobs
~physical
~intellectual endeavors


~Organic & Seasonal Cooking


Variety is the Spice of Life.

Variety is also, the source of nutritional wellness.

Eating organic, local, seasonal, high quality diets is essential to optimum wellness.

~Garden Herbs


For thousands of years, humans and other animals have healed ourselves through food and herbs found in our natural habitats.

As we, humans, have grown, technologically we have altered our natural habitats in ways that at times, are counterproductive to our own wellness.

Additionally, we have traded natural healing styles & compounds for more artificial and often, detrimental ways.

One of the most diverse and primal, means of healing body, mind, spirit, and soul continues to be herbal healing.

Herbs may be used in cooking, teas, aromatherapies, bath salts & body lotions, poultices, air cleansers, cleaning products, clothing, and more.

Herbs beautify our outdoor and indoor spaces, attract valuable & delightful creatures to our gardens, cleanse our systems, and uplift our beings.

The cultivation of herbs is simple, excellent nature education, economically, lucrative and beneficial to our personal, communal, and environmental wellness.

Garden herbs are the easiest and most bountiful to cultivate.


~Spirituality


Spirituality is a basic component of well-living.

Spirituality is individual to each person and her / his spirit.

Spirituality includes a belief in honoring the Human spirit as well as the spirit of creatures and objects in our world. Spirituality also, includes respecting and embracing the spirit of the Divine.

Every being has a spirit and all spirits are united into One greater Spirit.

One primary means of practicing spirituality that is communal to all faiths, religions, and cultures is through meditation.

Meditation is our natural "neutral" state.

It is also, a practiced skill.

When meditation is the foundation of our actions, we find greater meaning, connection, and enjoyment in our life's journey.

We also, embrace conflict, negotiation, and change with greater trust.

Meditation improves our quality of life physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Spirituality may also, be practiced through:

Self-introspection
Kindness toward others
Commitment and action toward global consciousness
Communing with nature
Singing, dancing, creating art
Mindful cooking & eating
Embracing family & neighbors
Honoring traditions of enlightenment & sacredness
Acts of birth & re-birth
Herbal cultivational & healing
Divine ritual
Living with intention

...and many other thoughts, feelings, and actions that lead us toward greater oneness, balance, and harmony with ourselves and the world around us.


~Nature


Nature is fundamental to human wellness and the wellbeing of all creatures.

We are in balance when the natural world around us in balance.

The water, food, air, and energetic vibrance we receive from the Earth fuel our beings.

Re-greening our environment begins with re-greening ourselves.


~Women's Health


Women comprise 51% of the human population of our Earth.

Women are the primary care givers of children, elders, men, and each other.

Women are the vessel for human rebirth.

The better we take care of, the greater we respect and the more we celebrate our women, the healthier our cultures will become.

To educate a woman...is to educate a nation.
~ African Proverb


♥ Peace, Love & Healing in the Big Easy


For nearly, twenty years I have lived and worked in New Orleans, LA.

New Orleans inherently, embodies the essence of balance in urban, natural living.

With life nestled in giant, old Live Oak trees, diverse flora and fauna ranging from hibiscus to cactus & raccoons to gekkos, houses built of ancient cypress and bricks made from local mud & sand, food caught in local bayous & streams, New Orleans living centers around the out-of-doors, wise, utilization of resources, and conscious, collective habitat.

This remains as true for the materials the city is built with, as the rituals its inhabitants thrive upon.

Fishing, woodworking, pottery, ceramics, glassblowing, metal-work, gardening, coffee-roasting remain active, prime industries in New Orleans for thousands of years.

Lake Pontchartrain, and the Mississippi River which surround New Orleans provide fluid, thoroughfare for exchange of goods, services, ideas, cultures, and energies throughout North & South America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean Islands.

Social structures, educational challenges, economic strata, and forces of nature have challenged the citizens and landscape of New Orleans throughout the ages.

However, I believe New Orleans possesses among the greatest abilities to rebirth itsself, as well as the strongest spirits to survive on the Planet Earth.

For this reason, and the simple, wisdom and bliss I find as part of every day life in the Big Easy, I have committed my time, resources, and love to the wellness of New Orleans for nearly two decades.

peacelovehealingbigeasy.blogspot.com

♥ Katrina Warriors


The Katrina Warriors Network is an actively, expanded web of missions, relationships, and resources dedicated to improve the well-being and status of women & girls in New Orleans and the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Since January 2008, I have served as the Katrina Warriors Network Community Liaison.

www.katrinawarriors.wordpress.com



♥ Community


Community is the foundation and nest for all individuals.

Nurturing community provides all beings a safe, healthful, passionate, and joyous place to work and live.

Community activism and wellness is a cornerstone of my personal, as well as professional, mission and life journey.


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~Globalism


Communication is the key to healthy relationships.

La comunicacion es la clave para disfrutar las relaciones entre seres humanos.

Communicating through diverse styles & languages keeps our brains strong & our minds open.

Comunicarse a traves de varias lenguas y estilos diversos hace fuerte el cerebro y abierta la mente.

As globalism becomes the norm, it is important for each one of us to continue expanding our reach to others.

En cuanto mas globalistico sea el mundo, lo mas importante crecernos y comunicarnos mutuamente.

~Volunteerism


Volunteerism is a fundamental practice in my life.

We all need each other, to share our lives together, and build a world of healthy interdependence.

Through mutual sharing we learn to give and receive in strengthening ways.

Both giving and receiving allow us to embrace life with fullness & bliss.

~Spanish/Espanol


I provide Holistic Healing Modalities & Services in Spanish, as well as English.

Ofrezco los Servicios y Modalidades del Sanando Holistico en Espanol e Ingles.

I have studied Spanish for 24 years.

Llevo 24 anos de estudios espanoles.

I have worked with native Spanish speakers for 15 years.

LLevo 15 anos trabajando con gente de hablahispana.

I lived in Spain for a year (1992-1993) and in New Mexico for a year (1994-1995).

Vivi en Espana un ano (1992-1993) y en Nuevo Mejico un ano (1994-1995).

I love Latin, Hispanic & Mediterranean culture and people!

Me encantan la cultura y gente Latina, Hispana y Mediterranea!


♥ Portfolio



Jennifer A. Sachs

Riverbend, Uptown

New Orleans, LA

504*400*2171

jenniferasachs@gmail.com

http://jenniferasachs.blogspot.com/


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Mission: To educate and empower through Holistic Healing so, that individuals, families, and communities may live with maximum wellness and ‘find their bliss’



Holistic Health Coach & Consultant

Women's and Community Wellness Advocate & Organizer

1997 ~ Present



Instruction & Outreach:


Organic, Seasonal and Local Food & Cooking~Macrobiotics~Acid-Base Nutrition~Mediterranean Diet~Ethnic Dietary Customs~Yoga~Healing Movement~Nature Walks~Exercise Strategies~Meditation~Ayurveda~Herbology/Herbalism~Garden Herbs~Nature Therapy~Aqua Therapy~Color Therapy~Holistic Home Decorating & Organizing~Feng Shui~Traditional Chinese Medicine~Native Healing Traditions~Energetic Cleansing~Emotional Healing~Spiritual Guidance~Holistic Child and Eldercare~Family Healing Sessions~Life Transitions Support~Natural Foods Meal Planning & Delivery~Personal & Accompanied Healthful Grocery, Style & Home Shopping~Girls & Women’s Health & Wellness~Multicultural Organizing~Multi-Language Tutoring~Stylized Resumee Writing & Blog Building~Communication Building & Conflict Resolution Classes~Girls, Women's & Community Network Development~Youth, Peer & Adult Mentoring & Education~Holistic Wellness Online & Social Networking~Organizational Wellness Lectures~Holistic Healing Workshops and Clinics~Women's Home Spa Care Packages~Week & Weekend Retreats~Motivational Speaking~Creative Projects Collaborations~Life Coaching~Leadership Skills Training~Self Empowerment Seminars



Education:


Degrees


Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Masters of Science in Public Health & Tropical Medicine (Postgrad)

New Orleans, LA

1997-


Tulane University, University College

Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Medical, General Studies and Hebrew/Jewish Studies

1997-1999


Tulane University, Newcomb College

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & Women’s Studies

1994


Certificates


Barefoot Doctor’s Academy

Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Covington, LA

2000


Red Cross First Aid and CPR, various years, currently recertifying

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, 1990

Red Cross Lifeguard, 1987-1990



Freelance Projects ~ Initiation of Programmes & Services:


Visiting Scholar & Practitioner, Gender, Disaster, Recovery and Social Media, Newcomb College Center For Research On Women, New Orleans, LA, 2008-2010

Design, implement, and document Women's community networking strategies on gender, disaster, and recovery through outreach and social media; Innovate, direct, & collaborate on New Orleans Green Summit 2010, http://www.katrinawarriors.net/nolagreensummit, http://newcomb.tulane.edu/nccrow


Community Liaison & Developer, Katrina Warriors Network, New Orleans, LA, 2008-2010

Create, implement, and facilitate Women's community healing, networking, websites, and handbook, including in areas of culture, business, research, media, advocacy, environment and wellness in New Orleans, Louisiana, and USA Gulf Coast Region; Engage local women & girls in self- and group-empowered activism and advocacy, www.katrinawarriors.net


Yoga Instructor, Holistic Health Coach & Consultant, Volunteer Blog Designer, Uptown Holistic Center, New Orleans, LA, 2009-

Attract community Partners & Collaborators; Organize & instruct Health & Wellness Classes, develop blogsite, http://uptownholisticcenter.blogspot.com/


Founder, NOLAGS: New Orleans, LA Green Summit 2010

Found & develop first, city-wide Green Summit, bringing together organizations, community members, & individuals to raise awareness and implement unified, action toward 're-greening' New Orleans, Louisiana and the U.S.A. Gulf South, http://nolagreensummit.blogspot.com

Founder, Yoga De Lis~New Orleans Yoga Collective, New Orleans, LA, Summer 2009

Unite & network local, Yoga Instructors, students & supporters through community outreach & website, http://yogadelis.blogspot.com/


Founder & Instructor, Spring Cooking Series, Newcomb College Institute, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2009

Designed and demonstrated monthly, Natural Cooking and Healing classes for Undergraduate Students and Staff, including ‘Going Green in the Kitchen’ and ‘Food As Art’ themes, http://newcomb.tulane.edu/newcomb-college-institute


Coordinator, V-Day V To The Tenth, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2008

Created, directed, liaised, and documented New Orleans-based V10 Outreach programming for V-Day, A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women & Girls; Co-directed and structured group meetings, including agendas; Mentored community-based advocates in V10 development; Collaborated in generating 500,000 V10 Participants & over $700,000 dollars, www.vday.org


Co-Founder & Director, Katrina Warriors Festival, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2008

Created, directed, liaised, documented, and advertised all aspects of outreach, networking & community organizing for two month-long, Katrina Warriors Network~Women’s Spring Arts and Healing Festival that generated thousands of participants and over $10,000 dollars; Collaborated on New Orleans Women's Health & Resource Guide, http://www.katrinawarriors.net/kwf2008,

http://www.commongroundclinic.org/j15/files/Womens_RG_Feb09.pdf


Community Liaison & Advertiser, Natural Awakenings Magazine, New Orleans, LA, 2007-2008

Recruited new advertisers, strengthened existing relationships, and built community awareness of Natural Awakenings Magazine, http://www.naturalawakeningsmag.com/


Holistic Health Coach to Elderly Artist in Hospice, New Orleans, LA, Winter 2007

Utilized most up-to-date Holistic Healing philosophies and techniques to prolong life, as well as to create comfortable, dying environment for Client, a Holocaust Survivor, and Family, http://jenniferasachs.blogspot.com/


Consultant, National Council of Jewish Women, New Orleans, LA, Summer 2007

Organized, consolidated, and harmonized Post-Katrina NCJW office materials, environment and community programming; Expanded membership base & tracked member database, http://ncjw.org


Founder & Instructor, Yoga Clinics, Tulane University Athletics, Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Swimming, Patterson Wellness Dorm, New Orleans, LA, 2005, 2007

Designed, implemented, and instructed Holistic Healing & Yoga Programmes for Undergraduate Students on Greenwave sports teams and in dorms, http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/


Founder & Instructor, Seasonal & Organic Cooking Class, Newcomb Institute Inaugural Speaker Series, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2007

Designed, demonstrated, and supervised interactive Holistic Cooking class for diverse, group of Tulane Undergraduate Students, as part of first year of Fridays at Newcomb, http://newcomb.tulane.edu/newcomb-college-institute


Holistic Health Coach to Home Birth Mother & Child, New Orleans, LA, 2004-2006

Assisted in post-birth recovery of mother and child participating in Attachment and other Natural Parenting styles; Fostered transition of mother and child into toddler-stage years, http://jenniferasachs.blogspot.com/2009/05/womens-health.html


Founder & Instructor, Yoga Clinics, Hillel & Chabad Jewish Student Centers, New Orleans, LA, 2003-2005

Designed, implemented and instructed Holistic Healing & Yoga Programmes for Jewish Students and Staff, http://www.hillel.org/index,

http://www.chabadneworleans.com/


Co-Founder & Instructor, Yoga Programme, Jewish Community Center, New Orleans, LA, 1998-2002

Created, organized, implemented, instructed and sustained currently, successful and expanded Yoga Programming for diverse clientele at Uptown JCC, http://www.nojcc.org/home/


Founder & Instructor, Yoga Programme, Touro Hospital Alternative Therapies Center, New Orleans, LA, 2002

Created, organized, implemented, and instructed Yoga Programming for patients at Touro Hospital Alternative Therapies Center, http://www.touro.com/content/wellnesscenter.htm

Standardized Patient, Standardized Patient Pilot Program, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, Summer 2001

Participated in role play, feedback sessions, and instruction with second-year Tulane University Medical Students to improve preparedness of graduating Physicians with Patient communication and relationship building; Programme is now mandatory, aspect of training for graduation of all Medical Students in USA, http://tulane.edu/news/releases/01262009_pr.cfm


Tour Guide & Camp Counselor, Desert Lion Outdoor & Cultural Experience, Israel, Summer, 1999

Escorted, educated, and supported US American, high school- and college-aged Campers on educational & experiential trips pertaining to the religion, culture, politics, history, environment, and people of Israel


Tutor and Teacher, Hebrew & Jewish School, Temple Sinai, New Orleans, LA, 2004-2005, 1997-1999

Instructed teen-aged, Jewish children on all aspects of Jewish learning and celebration in preparation for Bar & Bat Mitzvah life-cycle event and responsibilities of becoming an actively, engaged Jewish adult, http://www.templesinaino.org/


Administrative Assistant, World Bank, Division of Infrastructure, Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese, Washington, DC, 1995-1996

Assisted Head Administrators with translation, documentation, and databases of International World Bank Programme materials, http://www.worldbank.org/


Staff, Bilingual English/Spanish Educational HIV/AIDS Hotline for Women, New Mexico AIDS Services, Albuquerque, NM, 1995

Structured, implemented, staffed, and documented all hands-on aspects of first, state-wide HIV/AIDS, STI, and basic Sexual Reproduction wellness, information call-in service for women in New Mexico; Assisted with grant process; Created community education kits for client-pick up & tabling outreach; Strongly, emphasized marketing and outreach to Lesbian and Hispanic populations, http://www.nmas.net/


Telemarketer, Bilingual English/Spanish, MCI Communications, Albuquerque, NM, 1994-1995

Educated, informed and assisted Customers with Priority Rate Plans, Calling Times & Zones, and Premier MCI Services


English Tutor, Self-Employed, Madrid, Spain, 1993

Instructed, monitored, and improved English-language competency skills of primary-education aged students in Urban public schools


Lifeguard, Reily Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 1990-1991

Oversaw Natatorium cleanliness, safety, and community atmosphere for Tulane University Students, Staff, and Patrons; Provided regular support & assistance to other Lifeguards, http://www.reilycenter.com/


Camp Counselor, Camp Louise, Cascade, MD, Summers 1990, 1996

Instructed, supervised, supported, and resided with primary- and secondary-education aged Campers in month-long, independent and group, summer camp experiences, http://www.airylouise.org/



Innovative Community Organizing ~ Volunteer Work:


Volunteer Facilitator, Katrina Warriors Network, 2008-2010

Provide extra time, assistance, support, and nurturance of the Katrina Warriors Network & members to see projects through to long-term, sustainable success


Volunteer, Ms. Marian's Community Garden/Parkway Partners, New Orleans, LA, 2007-2009

Tend personal, garden plot; Advise & assist other gardeners on planting, nutritional, environmental & self-empowerment benefits of local farming & produce; Organize community garden gatherings; Volunteer seed sorting; Volunteer blog designing, http://msmariansgarden.blogspot.com/


Volunteer, Chabad House of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 1997-2009

Assist with planning, hosting, clean-up, and outreach for Community Events


Volunteer, Vintage Garden, New Orleans, LA, 2004-2005

Tended organic, garden & farm plots with developmentally, disabled citizens, http://www.vintagegardenkitchen.org/arc_enterprises.html


Holistic Health Coach to Senior Citizens, Baltimore, MD, Summers 2003-2005

Educated, supported, and coached Seniors, including Grandmother, in transition to ‘Older Adult’ lifestyles and years, http://jenniferasachs.blogspot.com/


Vice President & Holistic Health Liaison, Pre-Medical Society, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1999

Innovated and spearheaded diverse, restructuring of Western-based, exclusive ‘Pre-Medical’ philosophies and programming to embrace Eastern-based, inclusive, and ‘ pre-health’ discussions, speakers, and demonstrations, http://advising.tulane.edu/prehealthcurriculum.html


Featured Speaker & Instructor on Yoga, Meditation & Holistic Living; Course Participant, Traditional Methods & Alternative Therapies Class, 1st Holistic Health Course offered through Curriculum, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, Spring, 1998

Instructed, demonstrated and described philosophies and techniques of the Holistic Healing modality, Yoga, to Tulane University Medical and Public Health Students; Inspired health, exercise, and lifestyle changes among Students; Participated, singularly, as both Instructor and Student in course, http://www.sph.tulane.edu/


Participant, Peace & Diplomacy Workshop, Neve Shalom~Wahalat Salaam~Oasis of Peace Intentional Community, Israel, Summers 1998, 1999

Attended workshops on unification of Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze philosophies, cultures, education and politics in Israel, as well as extrapolation and application of fundamental philosophies of peace-making to other countries, cultures, and subcultures, http://nswas.org/rubrique22.html


Volunteer, Bilingual English/Spanish Medical Translator, University of New Mexico Hospital Maternal & Infant Health Program, Albuquerque, NM, 1995

Served as verbal liaison between English-speaking Physician and Spanish-speaking patients, including mothers and children; Provided nurturing, atmosphere for clients, http://hospitals.unm.edu/


Volunteer, Women’s Health Library, Mercy Hospital Women’s Resource Center, Baltimore, MD 1994

Organized and purchased books, visual resources, and documents; Answered questions for clientele, http://www.mdmercy.com/womens/


Innovator, Internship Studies Program, Newcomb College Women’s Studies Department, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1994

Created first, Internship for Credit class, now mandatory for graduation within Women’s Studies Degree as well as to complete Tulane Center for Public Service Undergraduate requirement, http://tulane.edu/cps/students/internship-faqs.cfm


Assistant to Social Worker, Bilingual English/Spanish, YWCA Battered Women’s Program, New Orleans, LA, 1994

Translated educational and informational documents between English & Spanish; Assisted Social Workers with serving clientele, including creating Battered Women's Bilingual Resource Notebooks & providing nurturing atmosphere for clients, http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=djISI6PIKpG&b=284783


Assistant to Spanish Teacher, Franklin High School, 1989-1990

Corrected papers; Assisted with lesson planning organization; Provided administrative support to High School Spanish Teacher, http://franklinhs.bcps.org/Departments/worldlanguages/index.htm


Camp Senior, Senior Trainee (ST), Counselor's Assistant (CA) & Counselor in Training (CIT), Camp Louise, Cascade, MD, Summers 1986-1989

Instructed, supervised, and supported primary- and secondary-education aged Campers in month-long, independent and group, summer camp experiences, including Swim, Athletics, Outdoors, Arts & Crafts, Musical Shows & Creative Group Performances, http://www.airylouise.org/



Awards ~ Honors:


Recipient, Visiting Scholar & Practitioner Position + $6,000 Grant for Katrina Warriors Network Project, Newcomb College Center For Research on Women, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 2008-2010


Recipient, $1,000 Personal Grant for Katrina Warriors Network Project, Awarded by V-Day, "A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women & Girls," 2009


Facilitator, $10,000 Grant for Katrina Warriors Network Project, Awarded by V-Day, "A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women & Girls,", 2009


Highest Seller of the Month Award, MCI Communications, Albuquerque, NM, 1995


Tulane University Academic Scholarships, 1990-1994


3.5 GPA, Honors Graduation, Cum Laude, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1994


Innovator, Internship Studies Program~A University Model For Public Service Activism, Newcomb College Women's Studies Department, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1994


Junior Year Abroad Student, University of Madrid-Tulane University, Madrid, Spain-New Orleans, LA, 1992-93


3.5 GPA, Honors Graduation, Franklin High School, Baltimore, MD, 1990


Athlete, All-Star Team-John Hopkins University; All-County Field Hockey Team, Baltimore, MD ; Team Captain-Varsity Field Hockey, Franklin High School, 1992-1993


Athlete, Varsity and Junior Varsity Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball & Indoor Track, Pikesville & Franklin High Schools, Baltimore, MD, 1986-1990


Assistant Manager, Promoted at Age 16, Lee's Ice Cream, Baltimore, MD, 1987-1988



Publications:


Consultant, Women's Health Guide: V-Day, Katrina Warriors, Reach NOLA & Common Ground Health Clinic, New Orleans, LA, 2008


Co-Author, Survey & Paper, Reproductive Health & Abortion in Spain, Recommended for Publication, Madrid, Spain, 1993



Conferences ~ Workshops:


Participant, Newcomb College Institute of Tulane University Summit: "Power Lines: Women Transform the Grid", New Orleans, LA 2009


Participant, Peace & Diplomacy Workshop, Neve Shalom~Wahalat Salaam~Oasis of Peace Intentional Community, Israel, 1998, 1999


Instructor & Speaker on Yoga, Meditation & Holistic Living, Traditional Methods & Alternative Therapies Class, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1998


Instructor, Yoga & Meditation Class of 100, Camp Louise, Cascade, MD, 1995


Websites:


Jennifer A. Sachs: jenniferasachs.blogspot.com


Holistic Health & Natural Healing:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45505412931&ref=ts


Women's Holistic Health & Natural Healing:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34899767934&ref=ts


Uptown Holistic Center: http://uptownholisticcenter.blogspot.com/


Yoga De Lis: http://yogadelis.blogspot.com/


Ms. Marian's Garden: http://msmariansgarden.blogspot.com/


Katrina Warriors Network: http://katrinawarriors.net


Katrina Warriors Twitter: http://twitter.com/katrinawarriors



Unique Experiences:


Holistic Studies Year, Native American-Hispanic-Caucasion Cultures, Albuquerque, NM, 1994-1995

3rd Generation Camper, Camp Louise, Cascade, MD 1995, 1978-1990

10 Years Academic Studies of Spanish Language & Cultures

10 Years Academic Studies of Hebrew Language & Jewish Cultures



Organizations:


Member, National Organization of Women (NOW), New Orleans, LA & USA

Member, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), New Orleans, LA, USA, Israel

Member, Care 2 Causes, Online, 2009

Member, The Tribe, Jewish Motorcycle Club, 2003-2009

Member, Green Club, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1998-2000

Member, Club Field Hockey Team, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1990-1991



Languages:


Spanish Fluency

Hebrew Proficiency



Travels:


Continental U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Western Europe

Israel



Extra Curricular:


Peace-making

Multicultural & Women’s Organizations

Community Outreach

Trade Exchanges & Networks

Travel, Languages

Music, Dance, Art

Home Decorating, Sewing, Cooking

Gardening, Hiking, Physical Fitness

Friendships, Children, Families



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