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Mona Lee

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing
  • Social Justice
  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Poetry
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Sustainability
  • Art
  • Fashion
  • Food And Eating
  • Reading

Reading

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I read books daily.

Bio

I believe that we're all connected by inextricably linked systems of nerves, care, and community. As a queer Asian-American child of immigrants with a lifetime of experience contending with the symptoms of (CPTSD, bulimia, addiction)—and healing from—intergenerational and interpersonal trauma, I've grown passionate about culturally connected, trauma-responsive mental and emotional healthcare. I believe that it's my responsibility—and privilege—as a cycle breaker to co-create safe healing spaces for fellow marginalized humans. Which is why, after over a decade in the creative marketing field, I'm currently pursuing a master's degree in mental health counseling. Because one of the kindest things we can do for each other is ensure no one suffers alone.

Education

City University of Seattle

Master's degree program

2024 – 2026

Majors:
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Bachelor's degree program

2003 – 2008

Majors:
  • Fine and Studio Arts

Miscellaneous

Majors of interest:
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General

Career

  • Creative Lead, Copywriter & Editor, Photographer

    Marketing and Advertising

    Jan 2012 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
To offer culturally connected, liberation-oriented care that honors the wholeness of us (mind, body, spirit, lineage), and specialize in holding space for BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ folks and children of immigrants.
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship