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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