Samantha describes herself as a Communicator, Writer and Life Enthusiast. She is currently a Communications Manager at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA and holds 10 years of communications, and public relations experience working with organizations of all sizes. As a Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner, Samantha is now bringing the pioneering change of positive psychology […]
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Student Spotlight: Mary Zenzen
Mary Zenzen is a gem, full of delightful surprises. A striking blonde who flew in from Colorado to join our CAPP weekends in Philadelphia, Mary reminds you of a jewel, showing different sparkling light when turned. Example 1: Courage. At an early on-site, Mary shared that one of her sons was having difficulty learning. Counter […]
Student Spotlight: Kristen DiOrio
We were honored to have Kristen participate in CAPP 3 in New York, NY and then assisted the inaugural CAPP Philadelphia cohort in the spring of 2015. She remains involved in the local Philadelphia CAPP community. What brought you to study positive psychology? At my former organization, I was encouraged to create a corporate training […]
Student Spotlight: Faisal Khan
Since the capturing of this interview, Faisal has been accepted into the Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania and will begin his matriculation this fall. Way to go Faisal in realizing your dream to be a global voice in positive psychology! What brought you to positive psychology? I first heard […]
Student Spotlight: Sharmayne Jenkins, CAPP
Sharmayne Jenkins is a teacher, coach and mentor, who graduated from the CAPP program in 2015. She is a brilliant, resourceful woman, who if you have a chance to speak to will blow you away with her insight and wisdom. Sharmayne has her MBA and more than 20Â years of expertise building businesses from the ground […]
Student Spotlight: Melissa Regan
Melissa L Regan has been caring for and touching lives for decades. The last 12 years she has worked as a Transplant Coordinator assisting families through difficult times. In this position she has witnessed a range of emotions.She says that positive psychology has helped her so much in understanding human nature and behavior. As Mary Zenzen, a […]
Student Spotlight: Shauna Streich
Shauna Streich is a 2015 CAPP graduate and positive psychology-based coach. She is warm, authentic, compassionate, and passionate about igniting hope and possibility in those who are struggling. With a unique background in accounting, psychology and competitive sports, Shauna worked in the field of disability management for 17 years, including 10 years at the Workers […]
Student Spotlight: Cheryl Rice
We interviewed Cheryl Rice. Wondering (1) What do you think of this new format for our Student Spotlights and (2) How wise is Cheryl Rice? It’s no mistake that we publish her post on a day that celebrates love. What drew you to PP/CAPP? I’ve always been a “possibility chic” – someone who delights in […]
Student Spotlight: Tina Raspanti
Tina Raspanti drives from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia each month to attend the CAPP program; that’s 6 hours each way. She comes in on Friday evening after teaching a full week at Mt Lebanon school district and then drives home late Sunday evenings when class is over — giving her just a short time to digest, unwind, rest […]
Student Spotlight: David Shen
“Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow.” These are the enthusiastic words of David Shen as he learns positive psychology in our current CAPP Philadelphia cohort. One of his clasmates, Judy VanBuren says, “These ‘wows’ sum up David as a social emotional leader in our class. He uses his ‘wows’ as a personal response to some clarity or […]