Stephanie A. Earl (she, her, hers)
My life’s journey is a journey that started as a curious young child, exposed to trauma. Yet I have found resiliency and courage from those experiences and love to share that with others. I appreciate the simplicity of an average life and the complexity of deep thought. I tend to look at my life from the perspective of the roles I have evolved in, i.e. mother, teacher, wife, and friend. In each of these roles my character/values and guiding principles remain constant. I find peace from the solitude of nature and I am passionate about reducing stigma towards mental health issues, helping people heal from addiction and trauma and contributing positivity to this world one small act at a time. Growing up in Phoenix, AZ I found joy by participating in sports and school. I have always been adventurous and love the outdoors. I am at my best when I am being creative and thinking of new ideas or when there is a bad situation and I am helping someone out. I find life (professional and personal) enjoyable when I can participate in meaningful activities, share ideas with others, and express thought provoking ideas. My connection to my family, (kids, husband and mother) are top priority. I think life and, most of its challenges stem from the quality or lack of quality in relationships with others so I strive to create positive interpersonal experiences. My roles as Workforce Development Administrator/Clinical Trainer for Arizona Complete Health, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, and adjunct psychology faculty have enriched my life tremendously. Earning a Master’s degree in Adult Education and another in Psychology have provided a wonderful foundation to help me to serve others. My focus for this part of my journey is to develop a non-profit for the healing and education of individuals recovering from mental health/substance abuse, all while incorporating nature's principles of regeneration and sustainability.