Department of Operations & Communications
Langley Parker
Langley currently serves as our Operations Assistant, providing direct support to Viva staff and on-going rental assistance to the Community.
Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
202-265-1000 ext 2
langley@vivapartnership.com
Lilly McGee
Lilly, our Director of Operations & Communications, oversees and executes Viva’s web, marketing, and social media campaigns. Additionally, Lilly supervises daily operations and our developing online resource center, The Resilient Brain Project, and our Contributing Writer’s Program. Her work with Viva includes:
- Communications & Marketing
- Resilient Brain Project Research & Development
- Social & Online Media
- Internal Event Planning
- Supervision of office operations
Hours: Weekdays 10:00 am-6:00 pm
202-265-1000 ext 119
lilly@vivapartnership.com
Contributing Writers & Interns
Erin Ross, MS OTR/L is an occupational therapist and an aspiring science writer in DC. She believes in evidence-based practice, clear communication in healthcare, and diligent inclusion of the Oxford comma.
Clinical Department
Arielle Mesa, LGSW
Arielle is Viva’s Clinical Programs Manager. Her work includes but is not limited to:
- Liaising between the operations and clinical teams
- Assisting with the referral and intake processes
- Promoting clinician’s wellness
202 265-1000 ext. 130
arielle@vivapartnership.com
Elizabeth Tschoegl, LICSW, MSc
As Viva’s Clinical Program Assistant Director, Elizabeth matches all interested clients with the therapist whose experience and approach best matches their needs. Her duties include
- Providing information on Viva’s mission, our therapists’ experience, and any other pertinent knowledge to interested parties
- Connecting clients with their ideal therapist and managing referrals
- Reviewing Viva’s clinical systems and optimizing them for efficient and successful use
202-265-1000 ext 002
info@vivapartnership.com
Georgiana Mora, LICSW
The Clinical Program Director (CPD) is dedicated to providing oversight, strategic support, and managerial supervision of the Viva Center’s clinical program. As CPD, Georgiana focuses on on envisioning, developing, and improving the Viva Center’s associate system by creating opportunities to learn through connection, work smartly and efficiently, and practice clinically with the entire human system in mind.
Her tasks include but are not limited to:
- Providing general support and oversight for clinical associates
- Offering clinical supervision with pre-licensed clinicians
- Developing and improving associate systems
- Ensuring that Viva’s core values continue to be at the center of the associates’ program
202-265-1000 ext 103
georgiana@vivapartnership.com
Department of Community Engagement
Regina Tosca, LICSW
As Viva’s Outreach Ambassador, Regina develops relationships with like-minded organizations in the DMV community. Her work includes:
- Allying with community organizations that are similar dedicated to improving physical and emotional wellness
- Coordinating with partners and sponsors on Viva events
- Contributing to the Viva Blog
202 265-1000 ext121
regina@vivapartnership.com
Alina McClerklin, LICSW
As our Director of Community Engagement, Alina develops relationships with external individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting mental wellness throughout the DMV.
Her responsibilities include:
- Cultivating external relationships based on common goals and ideals
- Planning and executing community events
202-265-1000 ext 117
alina@vivapartnership.com
Founder & Strategist
Julie Lopez, PhD, LICSW
Dr Julie Lopez is the Founder of the Viva Center. Viva’s mission, vision and core values are the pillars of how she builds and evolves the Viva community.
Her primary responsibilities include:
- Leading the strategic development of the Viva Center
- Guiding the leadership team as they manage Viva
- Teaching the Trauma Informed Clinical Practice Certificate Program
- Continuously supporting and improving the Viva Center’s organizational wellness
202-265-1000 ext 101
julie@vivapartnership.com
