Jennifer A. Sachs
Riverbend, Uptown
New Orleans, LA
jenniferasachs.blogspot.com
jenniferasachs@gmail.com
504*400*2171
Mission: To educate and empower through Holistic Healing so, that individuals, families, and communities may live with maximum wellness and ‘find their bliss’.
Holistic Health Coach & Consultant
Women's & Community Holistic Wellness Educator
1997 ~ Present
Education
Degrees
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Masters of Science in Public Health & Tropical Medicine (Postgrad)
New Orleans, LA
1997-Present
Tulane University, University College
Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Medical, General Studies and Hebrew/Jewish Studies
1997-1999
Tulane University, Newcomb College
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish/Latin American & Women’s Studies
Cum Laude
1994
Certificates
Barefoot Doctor’s Academy
Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine-Herbalism
Covington, LA
2000
Red Cross First Aid and CPR
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, 1990-1995
Red Cross Lifeguard, 1987-1995
Freelance Programmes & Projects
Holistic Health Coach & Consultant, Yoga Instructor, Uptown Holistic Center, New Orleans, LA, 2009-Current
Provide Holistic Wellness sessions and remedies to individuals and groups including Organic & Seasonal Cooking, Herbalism, Chinese Medicine Principles, Feng Shui, Yoga, Ayurveda, Exercise & Healing Movement Strategies, Nature & Color Therapy, Emotional Cleansing, Spiritual & Native Healing, Holistic Child & Eldercare, Personalized Blogbuilding, Multicultural & Grassroots Organizing, Conflict Resolution Skills, Girls & Women's Leadership Seminars, Health Justice Activism, Community Organizing, Advocacy and Empowerment; Coordinate & instruct Holistic Health & Wellness Classes; Attract community partners. www.uptownholisticcenter.com
Rosie's Cove Home Hostal Proprietress
Host travelers in the city of New Orleans; Educate guests on culture, history, music, food, architecture, languages and entertainment of New Orleans and Louisiana; Provide traveling tips and advice; Offer Holistic Wellness coaching & consulting services to travelers. www.rosiescove.blogspot.com
Community Liaison & Developer, Katrina Warriors Network, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Current
Create, implement, and facilitate Women's community healing, networking, websites, and handbook, including in areas of culture, business, research, media, advocacy, environment and wellness in New Orleans, Louisiana, and USA Gulf Coast Region; Engage local women & girls in self- and group-empowered activism and advocacy. www.katrinawarriors.net
Visiting Scholar & Practitioner, Gender, Disaster, Recovery and Social Media, Newcomb College Center For Research On Women, New Orleans, LA, 2008-2010
Designed, implemented, and documented Women's community networking strategies on gender, disaster, and recovery through outreach and social media. www.newcomb.tulane.edu/nccrow
Founder & Instructor, Spring Cooking Series, Newcomb College Institute, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2009
Designed and demonstrated monthly, Natural Cooking and Healing classes for Undergraduate Students and Staff, including ‘Going Green in the Kitchen’ and ‘Food As Art’ themes. www.newcomb.tulane.edu/newcomb-college-institute
Coordinator, V-Day V To The Tenth, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2008
Created, directed, liaised, and documented New Orleans-based V10 Outreach programming for V-Day, A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women & Girls; Collaborated in generating 500,000+ V10 participants & $700,000+ dollars; Developed and directed group meetings with community partners; Mentored community-based activists in V10 development; Organized New Orleans Second-Line community empowerment celebrations; Designed and hosted wetlands planting field trips for refurbishment of Gulf Coast; Assisted with selection of 40 individuals and 3 organizations to receive funding raised from V10; United and activated ethnically, racially, socioeconomically, life-cyclically, geographically, and experientially diverse United communities and individuals within United States to resanctify and rebirth collective womanhood in Post-Katrina Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Gulf Coast. www.vday.org
Co-Founder & Director, Katrina Warriors Festival, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2008
Created, directed, liaised, documented, and advertised all aspects of outreach, networking & community organizing for two month-long, Katrina Warriors Network~Women’s Spring Arts and Healing Festival which generated thousands of participants, 100+ activities and $10,000+ dollars; Collaborated on New Orleans Women's Health & Resource Guide; Organized New Orleans Second-Line community empowerment celebrations; Designed and hosted wetlands planting field trips for refurbishment of Gulf Coast; United and activated ethnically, racially, socioeconomically, life-cyclically, geographically, and experientially diverse United communities and individuals within United States to resanctify and rebirth collective womanhood in Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Gulf Coast. www.katrinawarriorsnetwork.wordpress.com
Community Liaison & Advertiser, Natural Awakenings Magazine, New Orleans, LA, 2007-2008
Co-launched marketing, provided green resources and contacts, recruited new advertisers, and built community awareness of New Orleans Natural Awakenings Magazine. www.naturalawakeningsmag.com
Holistic Health Coach to Elderly Artist in Hospice, New Orleans, LA, Winter 2007
Utilized most up-to-date Holistic Healing philosophies and techniques to prolong life, as well as to create comfortable, dying environment for Client-a Holocaust Survivor-and Family. www.jenniferasachs.blogspot.com
Consultant, National Council of Jewish Women, New Orleans, LA, Summer 2007
Organized, consolidated, and harmonized Post-Katrina NCJW office materials, environment and community programming; Expanded membership base & tracked member database. www.ncjw.org
Founder & Instructor, Yoga Clinics, Tulane University Athletics, Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Swimming, Patterson Wellness Dorm, New Orleans, LA, 2007, 2005
Designed, implemented, and instructed Holistic Healing & Yoga Programmes for Undergraduate Students on Greenwave sports teams and in dormitories. www.tulanegreenwave.com
Founder & Instructor, Seasonal & Organic Cooking Class, Newcomb Institute Inaugural Speaker Series, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2007
Designed, demonstrated, and supervised interactive Holistic Cooking class for diverse, group of Tulane Undergraduate Students as part of first year of Fridays at Newcomb. www.newcomb.tulane.edu/newcomb-college-institute
Holistic Health Coach to Home Birth Mother & Child, New Orleans, LA, 2004-2006
Assisted in post-birth recovery of mother and child participating in Attachment and Natural Parenting styles; Fostered transition of mother and child into toddler-stage years. www.jenniferasachs.blogspot.com
Founder & Instructor, Yoga Clinics, Hillel & Chabad Jewish Student Centers, New Orleans, LA, 2003-2005
Designed, implemented and instructed Holistic Healing & Yoga Programmes for Jewish Students and Staff. www.hillel.org, www.chabadneworleans.com
Co-Founder & Instructor, Yoga Programme, Jewish Community Center, New Orleans, LA, 1998-2002
Created, organized, implemented, instructed and sustained currently, thriving Yoga Programming for diverse clientele at Uptown JCC. www.nojcc.org
Founder & Instructor, Yoga Programme, Touro Hospital Alternative Therapies Center, New Orleans, LA, 2002
Created, organized, implemented, and instructed Yoga Programming for patients at Touro Hospital Alternative Therapies Center. www.touro.com/content/wellnesscenter.htm
Standardized Patient, Standardized Patient Pilot Program, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, Summer 2001
Participated in role play, feedback sessions, and instruction of second-year Tulane University Medical Students to improve preparedness of graduating physicians with patient communication and relationship building; Programme is now mandatory, aspect of training for graduation of all Medical Students in USA. www.tulane.edu/news/releases/01262009_pr.cfm
Tour Guide & Camp Counselor, Desert Lion Outdoor & Cultural Experience, Israel, Summer, 1999
Escorted, educated, and supported U.S. American, high school- and college-aged Campers on educational & experiential trips pertaining to religion, culture, politics, history, environment, and people of Israel. www.jenniferasachs.blogspot.com
Tutor and Teacher, Hebrew & Jewish School, Temple Sinai, New Orleans, LA, 2004-2005, 1997-1999
Instructed teen-aged, Jewish children on all aspects of Jewish learning and celebration in preparation for Bar & Bat Mitzvah life-cycle event and responsibilities of becoming an actively, engaged Jewish adult. www.templesinaino.org
Administrative Assistant, World Bank, Division of Infrastructure, Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese, Washington, DC, 1995-1996
Assisted Head Administrators with translation, documentation, and databases of International World Bank Programme materials. www.worldbank.org
Staff, Bilingual English/Spanish Educational HIV/AIDS Hotline for Women, New Mexico AIDS Services, Albuquerque, NM, 1995
Structured, implemented, staffed, and documented all hands-on aspects of first, state-wide HIV/AIDS, STI, and Sexual Reproduction wellness, information call-in service for women in New Mexico; Assisted grant-writing; Created community education kits for client-pick up & tabling outreach; Marketed and outreached to Lesbian and Hispanic populations. www.nmas.net
Telemarketer, Bilingual English/Spanish, MCI Communications, Albuquerque, NM, 1994-1995
Educated, informed and assisted Customers with Priority Rate Plans, Calling Times & Zones, and Premier MCI Services. www.jenniferasachs.blogspot.com
English Tutor, Self-Employed, Madrid, Spain, 1993
Instructed, monitored, and improved English-language competency skills of primary-education aged students in Urban public schools. www.jenniferasachs.blogspot.com
Lifeguard, Reily Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 1990-1991
Oversaw Natatorium safety, cleanliness and community atmosphere for Tulane University Students, Staff, and Patrons; Provided support & assistance to other Lifeguards. www.reilycenter.com
Camp Counselor, Camp Louise, Cascade, MD, Summers 1990, 1996
Instructed, supervised, supported, and resided with primary- and secondary-education aged Campers in two month long, independent and group, summer camp experiences, including swimming, arts, theater, outdoors, community-building, and self-growth activities; Continue to maintain close friendships and mentorships with staff and campers. www.airylouise.org
Volunteer Programmes & Projects
Website Designer, Uptown Holistic Center, New Orleans, LA, 2009-Current
Design, develop, and maintain website with Practitioner Bios, Class descriptions, and Community Programming. www.uptownholisticcenter.com
Co-Founder, Imakethemarket, New Orleans, LA, Current
Founding & developing Imakethemarket, 'Imakethe' meaning 'Market' in Zulu, a collective, grassroots effort to create a time bank in New Orleans as an alternative method of skill and labor exchange. Currently, seeking funding. www.timebanks.org, www.imakethemarket.wordpress.com
Founder, NOLAGS: New Orleans, LA Green Summit 2010, Current
Founding & developing first, city-wide Green Summit through education and unity of organizations, community members, & individuals to raise awareness and implement strategic action toward 're-greening' New Orleans, Louisiana and the U.S.A. Gulf South. Currently, seeking funding. www.nolagreensummit.blogspot.com
Founder, Yoga De Lis~New Orleans Yoga Collective, New Orleans, LA, Current
Unite & network local, Yoga instructors, students & supporters through community outreach & website. www.yogadelis.blogspot.com
Volunteer Liaison & Facilitator, Katrina Warriors Network, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Current
Staff Katrina Warriors Network social networking pages including Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo Group; Develop and maintain Katrina Warriors Network website; Promote celebration, activation, solidarity, media attention, and fundraising for women in African-American, Latina, Native-American, Vietnamese-American and other rising communities of New Orleans; Provide extra time, assistance, support, and nurturance of Katrina Warriors Network & activists to see community projects through to long-term, sustainable success. Currently, seeking funding. www.katrinawarriorsnetwork.wordpress.com. www.katrinawarriorsnetwork.wordpress.com
Volunteer, Ms. Marian's Community Garden/Parkway Partners, New Orleans, LA, 2007-Current
Tend personal, garden plot; Advise & assisted other gardeners on planting, nutritional, environmental & self-empowerment benefits of local farming & produce; Organize community garden gatherings; Volunteer seed sorting; Volunteer blog designing; Provide walking tours of garden to community. www.msmariansgarden.blogspot.com
Volunteer, Chabad House of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 1997-Current
Provide Holistic Health Coaching & Consulting to community members including clergy; Assist with planning, hosting, clean-up, and outreach for Community Events. www.chabadneworleans.com
Volunteer, Vintage Garden, New Orleans, LA, 2004-2005
Tended organic, garden & farm plots with developmentally challenged gardeners. www.vintagegardenkitchen.org/arc_enterprises.html
Holistic Health Coach to Senior Citizens, Baltimore, MD, Summers, 2003-2005
Educated, supported, and coached Seniors, including Grandmother, with various physical, mental, and emotional challenges in transition to ‘Older Adult’ lifestyles and years. www.jenniferasachs.blogspot.com
Holistic Health Coach to Best Friend with Multiple Sclerosis, Baltimore, MD, 1986-2003
Educated, supported, and coached best friend with M.S. and family in Holistic & Natural remedies until her passing in 2003. www.staceymarieparkselliott.blogspot.com
Vice President & Holistic Health Liaison, Pre-Medical Society, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1999
Innovated and spearheaded diverse, restructuring of Western-based, ‘Pre-Medical’ philosophies and programming to embrace Eastern-based, Holistic, and ‘ pre-health’ discussions, speakers, and demonstrations. www.advising.tulane.edu/prehealthcurriculum.html
Featured Speaker & Instructor on Yoga, Meditation & Holistic Living; Course Participant, Traditional Methods & Alternative Therapies Class, 1stHolistic Health Course offered through Curriculum, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, Spring, 1998
Instructed philosophies and techniques of the Holistic Healing modality, Yoga, to Tulane University Medical and Public Health Students; Inspired health, exercise, and lifestyle changes among Students; Participated, singularly, as both Instructor and Student in course. www.sph.tulane.edu
Participant, Peace & Diplomacy Workshop, Neve Shalom~Wahalat Salaam~Oasis of Peace Intentional Community, Israel, Summers, 1998, 1999
Attended workshops on unification of Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze philosophies, cultures, education and politics in Israel, as well as extrapolation and application of fundamental philosophies in peace-making to other countries, cultures, and subcultures. www.nswas.org/rubrique22.html
Volunteer, Bilingual English/Spanish Medical Translator, University of New Mexico Hospital Maternal & Infant Health Program, Albuquerque, NM, 1995
Served as verbal liaison between English-speaking Physician and Spanish-speaking patients, including mothers and children; Provided nurturing, atmosphere for clients. www.hospitals.unm.edu
Volunteer, Women’s Health Library, Mercy Hospital Women’s Resource Center, Baltimore, MD, 1994
Organized and purchased books, visual resources, and documents; Answered questions for clientele. www.mdmercy.com/womens
Innovator, Internship Studies Program, Newcomb College Women’s Studies Department, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1994
Created first, Internship for Credit class, now mandatory for graduation within Women’s Studies Degree as well as to complete Tulane Center for Public Service Undergraduate requirement. www.tulane.edu/cps/students/internship-faqs.cfm
Assistant to Social Worker, Bilingual English/Spanish, YWCA Battered Women’s Program, New Orleans, LA, 1994
Translated educational and informational documents between English & Spanish; Assisted Social Workers with serving clientele, including creating Battered Women's Bilingual Resource Notebooks and providing nurturing atmosphere for clients. www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=djISI6PIKpG&b=284783
Assistant to Spanish Teacher, Franklin High School, 1989-1990
Provided administrative support; Corrected papers; Assisted with lesson planning and class organization. www.franklinhs.bcps.org/Departments/worldlanguages/index.htm
Camp Senior, Senior Trainee (ST), Counselor's Assistant (CA) & Counselor in Training (CIT), Camp Louise, Cascade, MD, Summers, 1986-1989
Instructed, supervised, and supported primary- and secondary-education aged Campers in month-long, independent and group, summer camp experiences, including age-appropriate activities, Color Games, morale-building, and mentoring; Continue to maintain close relationships with mentored campers. www.airylouise.org
Awards ~ Honors
Recipient, Visiting Scholar & Practitioner Position + $6,000 Grant for Katrina Warriors Network Project, Newcomb College Center For Research on Women, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 2008-2010
Recipient, $1,000 Personal Grant for Katrina Warriors Network Project, Awarded by V-Day, "A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women & Girls," 2009
Principal Investigator, $10,000 Grant for Katrina Warriors Network Awarded by V-Day, "A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women & Girls," to Newcomb College Center For Research On Women, 2009
Selected to serve as English-Speaking Shaliach on Desert Lion outdoor program, Summer 1999
Highest Seller of the Month Award, MCI Communications, Albuquerque, NM, 1995
Tulane University Academic Scholarships, 1990-1994
3.5 GPA, Honors Graduation, Cum Laude, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1994
Innovator, Internship Studies Program~A University Model For Public Service Activism, Newcomb College Women's Studies Department, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1994
Junior Year Abroad Student, University of Madrid-Tulane University, Madrid, Spain-New Orleans, LA, 1992-93
3.5 GPA, Honors Graduation, Franklin High School, Baltimore, MD, 1990
Athlete, All-Star Team-John Hopkins University; All-County Field Hockey Team, Baltimore, MD ; Team Captain-Varsity Field Hockey, Franklin High School, 1992-1993
Athlete, Varsity and Junior Varsity Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball & Indoor Track, Pikesville & Franklin High Schools, Baltimore, MD, 1986-1990
Assistant Manager, Promoted at Age 16, Lee's Ice Cream, Baltimore, MD, 1987-1988
Publications
Holistic Health & Natural Healing and Women's Holistic Health & Natural Healing Newsletters, www.peacelovehealing.blogspot.com, www.yoginijazz.blogspot.com
New Orleans Haiti Solidarity, www.neworleanshaitsolidarity.blogspot.com
Guest Blogger: NOLA Femmes, www.nolafemmes.wordpress.com
Consultant, Women's Health Guide: V-Day, Katrina Warriors, Reach NOLA & Common Ground Health Clinic, New Orleans, LA, 2008, www.commongroundclinic.org/j15/files/Womens_RG_Feb09.pdf
Co-Author, Survey & Paper, Reproductive Health & Abortion in Spain, Recommended for Publication, Madrid, Spain, 1993
Conferences & Workshops
Participant, Newcomb College Institute of Tulane University Summit: "Power Lines: Women Transform the Grid", New Orleans, LA
2009
Participant, Peace & Diplomacy Workshop, Neve Shalom~Wahalat Salaam~Oasis of Peace Intentional Community, Israel, 1998, 1999
Instructor & Speaker on Yoga, Meditation & Holistic Living, Traditional Methods & Alternative Therapies Class, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1998
Instructor, Yoga & Meditation Class of 100, Camp Louise, Cascade, MD, 1995
Unique Experiences
Attended H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, 1st Women's Coordinate College within a University in U.S.A.
Holistic Studies Year, Native American-Hispanic-Caucasion Cultures, Albuquerque, NM, 1994-1995
3rd Generation Camper, Camp Louise, Cascade, MD, 1995, 1978-1990
10 Years Academic Studies of Spanish Language & Cultures
10 Years Academic Studies of Hebrew Language & Jewish Cultures
Ran Crescent City Classic 10K for Multiple Sclerosis, 1994
Traveled to over 500 cities in 14 countries
Hiked and camped in some of oldest and tallest mountain ranges in world ~ Smoky Mountains, Colorado Rockies, French Alps
Organizations
Member, National Organization of Women (NOW), New Orleans, LA & USA
Member, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), New Orleans, LA, USA, Israel
Member, Care 2 Causes, Online
Online Member, The Tribe, Jewish Motorcycle Club, 2003-Current
Member, Green Club, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1998-2000
Member, Club Field Hockey Team, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1990-1991
Languages
Spanish Fluency
Hebrew Proficiency
Travels
Continental U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Western Europe
Israel
Extra Curricular
Peace-making
Multicultural & Women’s Organizations
Community Outreach & Social Justice Advocacy
Trade Exchanges & Networks
Travel, Languages
Music, Dance, Art
Home Decorating, Sewing, Cooking
Gardening, Hiking, Physical Fitness
Friendships, Children, Families
