Professional Background

Having been in nonprofit work for the past 30+ years, she has been dedicated to youth and mental health through therapy, social work, counseling, and education. Rebekah is encouraged by the growing openness and critical conversations around mental health and well-being and is excited to be part of School Care Team’s mission of creating supportive cultures of care and well-being.

Rebekah’s work is informed by her B.A. in Psychology, Non-Profit Leadership Certification, and multiple therapy and program certifications. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and advocacy, her trauma-responsive approach emphasizes building resilience and emotional well-being through connections, belonging, and community. As a collaborative systems thinker, she has led initiatives that create lasting change and expand access to essential resources. Rebekah is deeply passionate about amplifying voices of those who are often marginalized or overlooked.

personal interests & motivations

Beyond her professional life, Rebekah is an avid reader, crafter, and puzzle lover who enjoys making up silly holidays to celebrate with her two nearly-adult children. She is an oldest sister, a Swiftie, a kitchen dance party enthusiast, a charity and activism organizer, a cancer survivor, and a seeker of new adventures and experiences. She believes in the exponential power of hope to empower people to turn adversity into opportunity and ignite the courage needed to build a more compassionate world where everyone can be their authentic selves.