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.
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)
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.