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Tariq Elsaid is an accomplished professional with diverse experience in mental health, editorial work, and technology. Currently serving as an Editorial Board Member for the National Association for Poetry Therapy, Tariq is responsible for editing peer-reviewed articles for the Journal of Poetry Therapy. In addition to editorial roles with Traversing Tradition and as a psychotherapist at Khalil Center, focusing on various psychological issues for individuals and couples, Tariq has contributed as a Senior Fellow at People For the American Way. Previous positions include Health and Wellness Coach at Noom Inc., where innovative approaches to behavior change were developed, and Cyber Security Consultant at Penn State Small Business Development Center, providing analysis and risk mitigation solutions. Tariq holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Arts & Sciences from Penn State University.