Miriam is seated in a meditative pose outdoors, smiling and looking to her right, surrounded by natural scenery.

Hello! I’m Miriam…

SPEAKER, consultant, & educational PSYCHologist

I am a highly-rated speaker and consultant with 25 years of public speaking experience. I am trained in school psychology, applied behavior analysis, yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and trauma- and resilience-informed practices.

I’m a very imperfect human, recovering perfectionist, and mom/stepmom of 4. I am also the host of the Mindful Miri Podcast.

At the core of my professional mission is the desire to help others thrive.

I LOVE rising by lifting others. It lights me up! My mission is to use my empathy, passion, and innate ability to awaken insights in others and to be a trusted and inspiring figure in the lives around me. Whether it's through engaging workshops, consultations, or one-on-one interactions, I hope to ignite a spark of motivation and instill a sense of confidence in others.

My commitment to personal and professional growth has been described as, “infectious.” I am a lifelong learner and I continuously seek out new research, perspectives, and practices to serve those around me. I believe that everyone has unique gifts and talents waiting to be discovered, and I work tirelessly to create environments and opportunities that facilitate self-discovery and unleash individual potential.

Through my work, I empower individuals to embrace their strengths, discover their passions, and create meaningful and impactful lives.

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THE OFFICIAL STUFF

Throughout my education, I have had the privilege of engaging with a wide range of learning environments, the benefits of a traditional academic curriculum, and the rewards of experiential learning, each contributing to my growth and shaping my passion for promoting academic and personal well-being.

  • Ed.S., School Psychology, California State University, Fresno, 2011

  • B.A., Art History, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003

  • Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP#4368)

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

  • PPS Credentialed School Psychologist

    • Santa Maria-Bonita School District, 2018 - Present

    • Orcutt Union School District, 2012 - 2018

    • Central Unified School District 2010 - 2012

  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)

  • 200-hour certified meditation teacher (200 CMT - in progress)

  • 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (200 RYT)

Miriam, wearing a brown hat, smiles at the camera from a hill with the city and mountains in the background.

Do you think we could be a good match?

Begin creating positive change and cultivating a thriving future.

We will work together to address obstacles, set meaningful goals, and develop a roadmap toward your personal and academic success.