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Emily Lutringer's work experience includes various roles in the mental health and social services sectors. Emily is currently working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at SonderMind since February 2022. In 2020, they co-founded and served as a Cultural Consultant at Emic Cultural Consultants Collective. Prior to that, they worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor & Registered Play Therapist under their own practice, Emily Lutringer, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT, starting in February 2016. Emily also has experience as a Project Manager at Alpine Achievers Initiative, where they developed and managed programming for homeschool children from September 2019 to January 2020. Emily worked as a Counselor, primarily focusing on children aged 2-12 and families, at San Luis Valley Mental Health Center from June 2011 to February 2016. During this time, they also served as an Intern from August 2012 to May 2013. Prior to that, Emily worked as the Antonito Food Bank Director at La Puente from May 2008 to June 2013 and as a Customer Service Representative at Alpine Access from March 2007 to September 2009.

Emily Lutringer has a diverse education history. Emily obtained their Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Fort Lewis College in 2005. Emily then pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Studies with a self-designed major in Cultural Sustainability from Naropa University, which they completed in 2008. Emily went on to earn a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, graduating in 2013.

Continuing their educational journey, Emily enrolled at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in International Psychology with a specialization in trauma in 2022.

In addition to their formal degrees, Emily obtained various certifications throughout their academic and professional career. These certifications include "Human Rights in the Philippines" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Branding Your Authentic Self" from LinkedIn, "Building and Guiding NGO Partnerships" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Education Beyond Borders 2022. Migration in Context: Berlin" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Journeys for Justice II: El Movimiento, The Movement. The Chicana/o/x Movement" from Pacific Oaks College, "Research Methodologies in Practice" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Mental Health: Post-War Armenian Veterans and their Families" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Education Beyond Borders: Good Health & Well-Being in Context: Mexico" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Journeys in Justice" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Mindfulness and Acceptance for Intercultural Competency and Social Justice" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Children with Special Needs in a Global Context" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Working with Diverse Populations" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, "Mental Wellness 101: Global and Virtual Teams" from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, as well as several certifications from LinkedIn such as "Onboarding New Hires," "Developing Executive Presence," "New Manager Foundations," "Organization Communication," and "Project Management Simplified."

Emily's education history reflects a strong interest in mental health counseling, trauma specialization, international psychology, cultural sustainability, and social justice.