Equipo

Mariana Falconier

PhD, LCMFT, LMFT

Directora y Co-Creadora Del Programa JUNTOS EN PAREJA

La Dra. Mariana Falconier completó su maestría en Terapia Matrimonial y Familiar y su doctorado en Estudios Familiares en la Universidad de Maryland. Anteriormente, la Dra. Falconier fue profesora asociada en el programa de maestría de Virginia Tech.

Jinhee Kim

PhD

Co-Creadora Del Programa JUNTOS EN PAREJA

La Dra. Jinhee Kim es profesora y subdirectora (líder del programa de ciencias de la familia y el consumidor de la Extensión de la Universidad de Maryland) en la Universidad de Maryland, College Park. Sus principales áreas de investigación son la gestión financiera, el bienestar familiar y los resultados de salud.

Victoria Ludwig

LGPC

Workshop Facilitator:
Couples Expert/Supervisor

Victoria Ludwig (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland. Victoria has a bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Maryland, and a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hood College. In Victoria's therapy practice, she primarily works with children, young adults, and families. While Victoria has expertise in relationship education, she believes that every couple is an expert in their own experiences and relationships. Victoria's goal while facilitating TOGETHER workshops is creating an environment where couples can learn from each other.

Robin Brannan

LCMFT

Facilitador del taller:
Experta en Relaciones / Supervisora

Robin Brannan es una terapeuta clínica matrimonial y familiar licenciada y directora de la terapia familiar Better Together en Kensington, Maryland. Ha estado ayudando a parejas, familias y niños a crecer y prosperar en el área de DC durante casi 20 años. Se unió al personal del programa Juntos porque cree que una base sólida en las habilidades para las relaciones y el manejo del estrés puede prevenir crisis futuras en los matrimonios y en las familias. Le encanta la accesibilidad de este programa para familias de todos los niveles de ingresos y orígenes culturales y disfruta conectarse con cada pareja que conoce en los talleres.

Nikki Pruett

AFCPE

Facilitador del taller:
Experta financiera / supervisora

Nikki Pruett es una asesora financiera y entrenadora certificada por AFCPE® cuyo trabajo se centra en ayudar a las personas y las parejas a hablar sobre el dinero, alcanzar metas financieras y re-imaginar la vida. Llena de pasión y devoción por la conciencia financiera, la educación y el bienestar, se unió al personal del programa TOGETHER en 2016. Trabajando con el programa TOGETHER ha profundizado su aprecio por ayudar a otros en el área de las finanzas personales y sigue siendo una inspiración para el trabajo que hace en esa área.

Martha L Yumiseva

Couples Expert Facilitator

Martha Yumiseva-L., is originally from Quito - Ecuador, she is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health. She earned her M.S.Ed. in Human Development at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a passionate researcher and educator, willing to offer tools and skills to help couple’s relationships. Martha has been facilitating workshops for the TOGETHER program in English and Spanish since 2020. Martha enjoys traveling, working out with her husband, and spending time with her baby daughter.

Megan Bautista

Financial Expert Facilitator

Megan Bautista joined the TOGETHER Program as a Financial Expert Facilitator in June 2023. Megan has five years of experience teaching a range of audiences about various financial education topics, including taxes, budgeting, credit, debt, and much more, in both English and Spanish. Megan is the Program Manager for Tax Partnerships at the nonprofit CASH Campaign of Maryland, where they support CASH's statewide network of free tax preparation program partners, providing them with the tools and training they need to help their clients and communities reach financial stability by leveraging the tax time moment. Megan received their BA in Sociology and Africana Studies from Oberlin College, completed the Financial Social Work Certificate Program at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, and is a Certified Financial Education Instructor with the National Financial Educators Council. Originally from The Bronx, New York (Go Yankees!), Megan and their partner Rachel have called Baltimore their home since 2017 (GO RAVENS!).

Mike Hopkins

Couples Expert Facilitator

Mike Hopkins is entering his fourth year as a couples workshop facilitator. Growing up in Baltimore, Mike attended the University of Maryland, where he studied music and education. He transitioned to mental health after a career in music and teaching, earning two Master's degrees in School Counseling and Clinical Psychological Science from UMD. Mike has worked as a counselor for the Accessibility and Disability Service at UMD and as a School Counselor in Montgomery County Public Schools. In 2020, he became a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, providing telebehavioral health services to young adults. He also works with a small group practice in Millersville. Mike's research interests include large-scale mental health interventions in public schools and transformed School Counseling models. He hopes to begin a Ph.D. in Behavioral and Community Health in the near future. He enjoys watching sports, playing racket sports, training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, working out, and exploring DC nightlife. He continues his relationship with UMD by supporting couples through the Together Program and hopes others find it just as meaningful.

Mariana Falconier

Directora y Co-Creadora Del Programa JUNTOS EN PAREJA

Jinhee Kim

Co-Creadora Del Programa JUNTOS EN PAREJA

Facilitadores

Victoria Ludwig

Robin Brannan

Nikki Pruett

Workshop Facilitators

Martha L Yumiseva

Megan Bautista

Mike Hopkins

Trabajadores sociales

Gisselle Canales

Yazelyn Camacho

Diana Chaves

Personal del programa

Sarah Fritz

Rose Caruso

Victoria Ludwig