Emily Dunuwila
Health Initiatives Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
Certifications/Degrees/Licensure:
- MSEd
- LMT (licensed massage therapist)
Education:
- Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Urban Studies, Vassar College
- Masters of Science in Education (MS.Ed), University of Pennsylvania
Professional interests:
Emily has over 8 years of experience as a wellness educator and practitioner and has worked with a range of adult and young adult audiences, including administrators in the School District of Philadelphia, clinicians-in-training at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, and many K-12 and college student groups. She has developed programs and tools to help people manage stress, including the Calm Space afterschool program at West Philadelphia High School and the Embodiment Toolbox, a guide to mind-body connection, which is used as a teaching tool by the Office of School and Community Partnerships at Penn Graduate School of Education.
Personal interests:
Emily enjoys exploring nature trails with her dog, Auggie, and relaxing indoors with her cat, Febbie. You can find her doing any number of hands-on hobbies, like making essential oil blends and attempting to bake bread. Having practiced as a licensed massage therapist in Maine and Pennsylvania since 2016, Emily is currently pursuing her New York State license.