Self esteem boston institute
Information for MMARS Liaison or Chief Fiscal Officer: Self Esteem Boston is a PRF 76 Training Vendor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Vendor # VC6000179533 Object Code J50
Amihan Jennifer Matias
Amihan Jennier Matias is founder of KAPWA Racial Equity and Transformation LLC, and founder of Dance the Dream Coaching and Consulting and is an organizational consultant, leadership coach and trainer on racial equity and cultural humility. She has established a number of cutting edge and nationally recognized leadership development programs. These have included an executive coaching project, a management training institute, and a six-month leadership forum for women of color nonprofit leaders. Amihan is a social justice activist and a deeply committed community leader. She is a founding member of Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islanders (MAP) For Health and has served on the board of the Asian American Resource Workshop (AARW). Amihan was also involved in the launching of the Welcoming Massachusetts Campaign of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, a campaign to welcome and facilitate the positive integration of immigrants and refugees into their Massachusetts communities. Amihan is a life and leadership coach, and received her training through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI), a program accredited by the International Coach Federation. Amihan is also a multicultural diversity trainer, and is certified as a trained mediator in the state of MA. She has her degree in social work from Salem State University and is a graduate of the Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership at Boston University School of Management.
Lorraine Lafata, M.S.W., LICSW
Lorraine has more than 30 years of experience working with individuals and groups. She is a facilitator, trainer, and licensed social worker who works primarily with nonprofit organizations. She has co-designed continuing education curriculum for Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute, and has facilitated Self Esteem Boston’s continuing education trainings for group leaders statewide in the area of advanced facilitation skills. In addition to her training experience, she has a private practice and provides clinical supervision to human service programs. She is a part of Self Esteem Boston’s statewide professional development and continuing education training team.
Katrina Spicer, M.Ed., LADC I
Katrina Spicer, M.Ed., LADC I is a licensed addiction counselor, educator, and behavioral health leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning mental health, substance use treatment, education, HIV services, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Her career began in the early 1990s providing case management and support to individuals experiencing homelessness, HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, and complex mental health challenges before transitioning into education, where she spent more than 15 years as a teacher and educational leader. She later returned to behavioral health, combining her backgrounds in education and clinical care to support individuals on their recovery journeys.
Katrina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Wellesley College and a Master of Science in Education Leadership and Administration from Capella University. She also completed graduate coursework in Secondary Social Science Education at the University of South Florida and is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Mental Health Counseling.
As the owner of Cultural Counseling and Consulting LLC and a practicing therapist, Katrina provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive care while designing and facilitating evidence-based psychoeducational programs that promote recovery, resilience, and self-empowerment. She has worked across the continuum of behavioral health care, supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders while leading DEIB initiatives, facilitating workshops, developing educational programming, and advocating for equitable, inclusive systems of care. Her work is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered approach and a deep commitment to helping individuals and communities achieve lasting wellness.
Katrina Spicer, M.Ed., LADC I is a licensed addiction counselor, educator, and behavioral health leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning mental health, substance use treatment, education, HIV services, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Her career began in the early 1990s providing case management and support to individuals experiencing homelessness, HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, and complex mental health challenges before transitioning into education, where she spent more than 15 years as a teacher and educational leader. She later returned to behavioral health, combining her backgrounds in education and clinical care to support individuals on their recovery journeys.
Katrina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Wellesley College and a Master of Science in Education Leadership and Administration from Capella University. She also completed graduate coursework in Secondary Social Science Education at the University of South Florida and is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Mental Health Counseling.
As the owner of Cultural Counseling and Consulting LLC and a practicing therapist, Katrina provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive care while designing and facilitating evidence-based psychoeducational programs that promote recovery, resilience, and self-empowerment. She has worked across the continuum of behavioral health care, supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders while leading DEIB initiatives, facilitating workshops, developing educational programming, and advocating for equitable, inclusive systems of care. Her work is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered approach and a deep commitment to helping individuals and communities achieve lasting wellness.
MONIQUE MORIMOTO, M.ED
Monique is an experienced trainer, community educator, and coach with 20+ years of experience within a variety of settings. She is the Founder of Soulworks Coaching,
and is the co-founder of Coaching4Value. Her expertise is human and organizational development, stress management and coaching. She is a member of the International Coach Federation of New England. She has developed and delivered effective, experiential workshops and retreats to organizations on topics such as Life Balance, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Overcoming Negative Thinking, Communication, Bringing Spirituality into Conflict Negotiation, The Creative Heart: Moving Forward, and Creating Sacred Space. She co-authored 2 books on Women’s Wellness as part of the Professional Woman Network Library, and created, produced and developed a successful, popular guided meditation CD, The Soul’s Intent© 2003. Monique has completed Self Esteem Boston’s four-day group leader training program, and is a part of Self Esteem Boston’s statewide professional development training team. DEBORAH LINETT
Deborah Linett, M.Ed, CPCC, PCC, ORSCC has over 30 years of experience as a nonprofit director and coach. She is certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF) specializing in leadership development by the Coach Training Institute (CTI). Deborah is certified by CRR Global (ICF) in Organization, Relationship Systems Coaching. She provides leadership training for private organizations, state associations and coaches individuals and couples. Deborah served as Deputy Director of a nonprofit organization. Under her leadership, she revitalized a failing community service program. She is passionate about creating a workplace environment and culture that is inclusive and reflective of the organization’s mission and purpose producing satisfying results for both the employee and the employer. Deborah is the Founder of Sentient Leadership LLC. She is a graduate of Self Esteem Boston’s Facilitator Qualification training program.
Suzanne Kratzig, CPC, ELI-MP
Suzanne Kratzig, CPC, ELI-MP, is a Certified Professional Coach, Master Practitioner of the Energy Leadership™ Index, and a Licensed TIMBo (Trauma-Informed Mind-Body) Facilitator with more than 20 years of experience in education, nonprofits, and workforce development. She brings a trauma-informed lens and a deep understanding of stress, resilience, and human potential to her coaching and facilitation work.
As the founder of Turtle Fire Coaching Training, Suzanne partners with individuals and mission-driven organizations to help people interrupt the stress response cycle, reconnect with purpose, and lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Her coaching blends energy leadership, experiential learning, and mind-body awareness to help clients shift out of survival mode and into sustainable impact.
Suzanne has designed and led programs for educators, emerging leaders, and teams across a range of settings, including community-based organizations and state-funded workforce initiatives. She is a graduate of Self Esteem Boston’s Facilitator Qualification training and leads workshops supporting new leaders and supervisors in building inclusive, empowering workplace cultures.
Anne Zarlengo
Anne has a master’s degree in psychology and organizational development from SNHU and a bachelor’s degree in human resources and addiction from Roger William University. She is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC I) for the state of Massachusetts and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II).
Twenty years ago, Anne attended a Self Esteem Boston’s Workshop on Principles and Practices of Self Esteem and aspired that one day she could become a Self Esteem Boston’s facilitator and that day has come! Anne is a graduate of Self Esteem Boston’s Facilitator Qualification training program and is thrilled to help organizations and their staff to more effectively assist clients as they and their families begin their recovery journey.
Anne’s passion is to improve the culture of organizations, the effectiveness of its management groups, and to educate and mentor all levels of employees to better service those suffering from addiction and psychiatric disorders. She has spent 30 years working in the Addiction/Behavioral Health field and has held positions as an outpatient clinician, clinical supervisor, and program director of male residential addiction programs.
In addition to her clinical experience, Anne held executive leadership positions in corporate settings, behavioral health organizations, and employee assistance programs. She has served as a corporate trainer, change management leader, group facilitator, life coach, and as an organizational and management consultant. She has expertise in Conflict Resolution, Leadership Development, Improving Communications, Organizational Change, Use Stress, Corporate Ethics, Team Development and the Impact of Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace.
She served as the Director of Human Resources and Staff Development at a large behavioral health organization in Southeastern MA. She provided management consulting and training including effective supervision of direct care staff. Her duties included training employees working in addiction and other behavioral health programs. She teaches bachelor level courses for clinicians and direct care staff across MA who desire to become Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC I).
While working in outpatient and residential treatment she created and facilitated client groups on co-occurring disorders, life skills, trauma, relapse prevention and reaction, anger management, trauma triggers, intensive outpatient program’s curriculum, first offenders charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, breaking intergenerational trauma, codependency, gambling and other behavioral addictions.
Anne is excited to begin her role as a Self Esteem Boston’s facilitator!
100% of the proceeds of our trainings subsidize free self-esteem programs for women in shelters and transitional programs.
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PRF76 Vendor # VC6000179533
Object Code J50
