The Figure It In Team
2020
Brandy VaughnContent/Social Media Manager and Mentor
Brandy holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in Fiction. She also holds a B.A. degree in English and Creative Writing with a concentration in Fiction, and an A.A. degree in Business Technology in Medical Assistant. Brandy is an experienced medical caregiver, medical claims billing specialist, and administrative assistant. She enjoys organic gardening, creating abstract artwork, an avid reader, and loves going to the beach. Brandy believes that writing is an extension of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, life experiences, and part of the writer's identity. |
Sebastian SantosAdministrative Assistant and Mentor
Sebastian has a bachelors in social science and has recently been accepted into a graduate counseling program in Portland Oregon. Sebastian works as a connector helping us all stay organized and also brings a playfulness and humbleness to his interactions that keeps us all giggling and breathing deeper.
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Thomas SternardIntern and Mentor
Thomas graduated from Portland State University with a major in Psychology and has the goal to attend graduate school to become a high school counselor. He is a research lover who is continuously learning new things and applying them to everyday life. Thomas strives to put in the extra time needed to make sure things gets done right the first time. He is appreciative of the minute details that go into making a project excellent. |
Melody AdyaniIntern
Hi there! My name is Melody and I am currently a senior at Portland State University majoring in psychology. After I receive my bachelor’s degree, I plan to pursue a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology in order to implement novel resources that will eliminate the stigma of mental health in the workplace. Aside from being an Intern here at Figure It In, I am an undergraduate Research Assistant for an I/O psychology research lab at PSU, and a Direct Support Professional for a group home for children with developmental disabilities. In my free time I like to explore and find exciting places to eat in Portland with my friends, travel, and ski. |
Theresa HugginsIntern
Theresa Huggins is a Graduate Student at Portland State University studying Conflict Resolution. She sees herself as a non-violent warrior with a passion for learning all she can about the peace within self and within others. She is passionate about Restorative Justice and believes justice and forgiveness is connected. She is a storyteller, writer, filmmaker and teacher and believes our stories change the world and that those changes change our stories. Theresa is also a grandmother, daughter, sister and woman that seeks the beauty and strength within each of these identities. |
Figure It In Founder
Ruth Diaz, LPC, Psy.D.
Ruth graduated from Pacific University in 2017 with a doctorate in clinical psychology. She took 17 years to complete her higher education partly to due the high value she places on experiential learning. Ruth officially founded Figure It In, LLC in 2018 after successfully growing her first business― a full-time private therapy practice started in 2017 called Returning to Compassion Counseling, LLC. Ruth is a licensed therapist and is finding an increased calling to bring the D.O.T. model into organizational leadership. Ruth is also a passionate learner in transformational leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ruth finds leadership at Figure It In to be engaging, and a continued learning experience. "I'm always trying to improve at messing it up and cleaning it up better!" She is inspired by conscious leadership mentors and luminaries such as those on her advisory board, and her personal village of guides who champion the unique importance of the D.O.T. model in the world at large.
The Figure It In Advisory Board
Martin Medeiros, Esq. CIPP/USAdvisor
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Teri Rowan, MDAdvisor
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Patsy FreemanAdvisor
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The 2019 Team
