VOLUNTEERS

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Jana DeSimone Wozniak, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who currently lives and practices in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She received her doctorate from Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington, USA, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in General Mental Health/Primary Care Behavioral Health Clinics in the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Boston Healthcare System. Currently, Dr. Wozniak works in an academic medical setting at Cambridge Health Alliance in Boston and holds an appointment as an Instructor in Psychology from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wozniak’s clinical work has always centered on the provision of trauma-informed therapy in several diverse populations within the United States (e.g., active-duty service members, veterans, and immigrant/refugee populations). Because of her background in behavioral medicine, she is especially passionate about the implementation of practical or behavioral interventions that capitalize on the individuals’ own strengths in the service of fostering or enhancing resilience in the context of trauma.

Yi Jen Chang
MA Cand. Expressive Arts Therapy, MSc. Neuroscience

I come from Taiwan, a country that, like Ukraine, has long faced threats from powerful nations. This shared struggle deepens my empathy for Ukraine and for all those resisting oppression and striving to live with dignity. I hope to do my part in supporting justice and contributing to the cause of freedom and peace.

As an expressive arts facilitator, I believe in creativity’s transformative power to heal, empower, and drive social change. I earned my certification from the Expressive Arts Institute Berlin in 2023 and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School. My passion lies in using creative approaches to foster social justice, restore dignity, and promote peacebuilding and systemic change. This calling led me to the Icelandic Red Cross, where I support refugees and asylum seekers through expressive arts. I am also part of The Liminal Expressive Arts Collective in Berlin, where I lead themed workshops that encourage self-exploration and connection, supporting individuals in navigating their personal journeys through arts and embodied practices.

Before transitioning to expressive arts, I spent a decade in life sciences and hold a Master’s in Neuroscience from the Charité Berlin. From pursuing the beauty of precision to embracing wholeness of human experience, from seeking meaning behind data to seeing things as they are, I’ve found these two disciplines nourish each other beautifully, offering fresh insights into how we engage with life.

I am curious how neuroscience-informed practices can deepen our work and am committed to a lifelong research on creativity’s role in transformation. How can poiesis facilitate change in a tender, generative, and deeply human way? Can creativity be a universal language—one that transcends differences and invites curiosity, play, and compassion into how we make sense of the world and connect with one another? These questions continue to shape my work and exploration.

Jennifer is a teaching artist and mixed media artist creating incorporating organic movement into pieces.

Nuriya began her career working on business development initiatives for a global advertising agency, but realized there was a lack of interest from the industry when using the power of communication to tackle climate and social justice issues. Nuriya made a career shift towards a more purposeful career, starting in the Corporate Partnerships team at WWF, recently joining the team as Head of Operations at Earth Minutes and additionally dedicating her time to strengthening partnerships for FAS.

Her role as Partnerships Coordinator at FAS involves developing strong and impactful partnerships to raise vital funds for FAS and develop strategic initiatives to provide mental health support to the Ukrainian people. "I am honored to be working for FAS, an organization dedicated to restoring the souls of the Ukrainian people as they continue to live through the Russian invasion.

Natasha is an art director and designer based in New York City.