Mandi is a Bloomsburg University Alumni, with a Bachelor’s degree in generalist social work, a minor in sociology, and a concentration in children, family, and youth. While at the university, Mandi was active in the community by participating in the Big Brother Big Sister program. This involved working closely with adolescents in order to develop positive relationships, ethics and morals.  Mandi has worked directly with pre- school aged children during an internship and was able to develop her knowledge and skills of engaging not only the child; but also the family unit in child development. Mandi has also spent time abroad providing individualized care for a toddler and attended toddler development classes. Since 2014 Mandi has worked directly with adolescences on a daily basis in multiple environments, to engage children’s natural supports in child development. She is specialized in working directly with children who have behavioral issues, as well as, individuals on the spectrum. Mandi has multiple trainings in Applied Behavioral Analysis, which is based on the principles of learning theory and focuses on teaching and improving socially significant behaviors.  Mandi also has extensive experience working with children who have experienced severe trauma and abuse in group setting. Mandi has a deep understanding and knowledge of how trauma affects child development. She has developed group activities to facilitate children in meeting individualized goals focused on improving their overall well-being. Mandi is CPR certified and trained in handling crisis situations and continues to obtain trainings and education specific to working with children directly. Mandi has a passion for working with children and best developing adolescents’ individuality and developmentally.