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Our Operations Team

Founder & Chief Strategist

Julie Lopez, PhD, LICSW

Dr. Julie Lopez is the Founder, Lead Supervisor & Strategist 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
  • Directing the management of Viva
  • Serving as a figurehead for the power of nonverbal therapies in the DC community through speaking engagements, trainings, and other forms of media
  • Continuously supporting and improving the Viva Center’s organizational wellness
  • Overseeing all clinical supervision

julie@vivapartnership.com

Dr. Julie Lopez, LICSW
Dr. Julie Lopez, LICSW

Ana Paola Wong

Ana Paola is Viva’s Client Specialist. Her work includes but is not limited to:

  • Maintaining timely communication with clients and external relations
  • Coordinating Viva’s referral program
  • Providing technical assistance and administrative support to the clinical team
  • Supporting onboarding for the clinical department

ana@vivapartnership.com

Ana Paola Wong

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Jacky Casumbal, LICSW

Jacky currently serves as our Holistic Professionals Group (HPG) Chairperson, organizing and hosting our monthly HPG workshops and communications. Her main responsibilities & involvement include:

  • Developing HPG’s annual workshop schedule
  • Overseeing HPG communications & events

jacky@vivapartnership.com

Therapist Jacky Casumbal, LGSW
Jacky Casumbal, LGSW

Alina McClerklin, LICSW

Alina, a Community Engagement Specialist, 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
  • Leading Viva’s branch of Toastmasters for mental health professionals

alina@vivapartnership.com

Therapist Alina McClerklin, LICSW
Alina McClerklin, LICSW

Regina Tosca, LICSW

As a Community Engagement Specialist, Regina develops relationships with like-minded organizations in the DMV community. Her work includes:

  • Creating media resources that promote healing and education throughout the community
  • Coordinating with clinical partners and sponsors on Viva events
  • Contributing to the Viva Blog

regina@vivapartnership.com

Regina Tosca, therapist
Regina Tosca, LICSW

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