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
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
Staff
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
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
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
