Founder & Chief Strategist
Julie Lopez, PhD, LICSW
Dr Julie Lopez is the Founder & 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
- Guiding the leadership team as they manage 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
202-265-1000 ext 101
julie@vivapartnership.com
Directors
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
- Leading the Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice program
- Ensuring that Viva’s core values continue to be at the center of the associates’ program
202-265-1000 ext 103
georgiana@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
- TICP course coordination
Hours: Weekdays 10:00 am-6:00 pm
202-265-1000 ext 119
lilly@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
Managerial Team
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
- Supervising with the referral and intake processes
- Promoting clinician’s wellness
202 265-1000 ext. 130
arielle@vivapartnership.com
Logan Brantley, LGSW
As Viva’s Clinical Operations Manager, Logan maintains the wellness and security of Viva’s Dupont office. Her work includes:
- Managing Viva’s rental program and billing
- Hiring and supervising operations interns
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Maintaining office equipment, physical space, and telecommunications
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Handling building & equipment emergencies
Hours: Weekdays
logan@vivapartnership.com
Staff
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 clinical partners and sponsors on Viva events
- Contributing to the Viva Blog
202 265-1000 ext 121
regina@vivapartnership.com
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
Elizabeth Tschoegl, LICSW, MSc
As Viva’s Clinical Systems Coordinator, Elizabeth matches all interested clients with the therapist whose experience and approach best matches their needs. Her duties include
- Supporting the Viva referral system
- Reviewing Viva’s clinical systems and optimizing them for efficient and successful use
202-265-1000 ext 002
info@vivapartnership.com
Lenna Jawdat, LICSW, RYT
Lenna serves as Viva’s Wellness Coordinator. In this role she
- Provides internal wellness opportunities, such as trauma-informed yoga and self-care opportunities
202-265-1000 ext 125
lenna@vivapartnership.com
Contributing Writers
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.
