Alexa Owen

Experience

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  Penn State THON™

  Sept 2007 - May 2010

  Initiated Penn State Ski Team's involvement in Adopt-A-Family program; led fundraising, social events, and team projects to support two families of pediatric oncology patients through the IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon

  • Family Relations Chair

    Oct 2008 - May 2010

  • Ski Team Chair

    Sept 2007 - May 2010
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  Penn State University

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  Trained, mentored, and supervised 15 teaching assistants; helped professor with various administrative tasks and curriculum planning. Led 2 weekly labs of undergraduates in Environmental Science

  • Biological Sciences Teaching Coordinator

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Biological Science Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
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  Student Conservation Association

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Cave Guide and Interpretation Intern

  Guided groups through the Tongass National Forest's El Capitan Cave on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, while educating about local geology, ecology, and cultural history of the area.

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  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2015

  Employee of the Month, January 2013Taught students of all ability levels ages 4-15 fundamentals of alpine skiing in a fun, safe, energetic atmosphere. Specialized in ski racing and upper level freeskiing. Head coach for expert local skiers

  • Professional Ski Instructor

    Dec 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Coach | Teton Village Ski Team

    Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Medicine Wheel Wellness

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Managed web and social media content, wrote weekly newsletters, assisted with retail sales, fitness class schedules, payroll, and other tasks Taught 3 weekly yoga classes to individuals recovering from surgery and/or inury

  • Office Manager

    Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  • Yoga Instructor

    Apr 2014 - Sept 2014
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  SnowPak

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  Managed company blog to share impactful content and improve user experience; composed weekly newsletters Conducted research on ski resorts and wrote articles, reviews, and guides for international ski vacation website

  • Lead Content Writer and Editor

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Content Writer

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Alexa Owen

  Jan 2016 - now

  Contemplative Coach

  www.alexaowen.com

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  Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Meditation and Global Human Rights Instructor

  SIG focuses on applying creative thinking across multiple disciplines. Through an innovative curriculum that spans all facets of STEAM, plus humanities and fitness, SIG challenges students to utilize knowledge of different disciplines to propose creative solutions. At SIG, students are encouraged to explore their interests while being introduced to new and intriguing topics. Students gain strong researchand creative problem-solving skills vital to college and professional careers.

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  Yale University

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2021

  Research Assistant

  Moral Judgements in Relational ContextsLab Director: Dr. Molly Crockett

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  Western Connecticut State University

  Sept 2019 - May 2021

  Research Assistant

  Emotional Processing and Health in College StudentsMentor: Dr. Lindsay OberleitnerMotivation, Gender, and StereotypesMentor: Dr. Maya Aloni

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  Center for Discovery

  Nov 2019 - Oct 2021

  Yoga and Meditation Instructor

  Center for Discovery has been providing residential and outpatient treatment for adults and teens for over 20 years. At Center for Discovery, treatment is provided for men and women with eating disorders, teens with eating disorders, teens with mental health disorders, and teens with substance abuse issues.::Center for Discovery has been dedicated to providing successful residential and outpatient treatment for years, and over that time has developed a proprietary treatment model that has helped create a legacy of success. The proprietary program allows for one-of-a-kind treatment to be provided to every client to support their healing, growth, and recovery. Show less

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  International Association of Yoga Therapists

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2022

  Associate Editor

  IAYT supports research and education in yoga and yoga therapy and serves as a membership-based, professional organization for yoga teachers and therapists worldwide. ::Yoga Therapy Today (YTT) is a triannual publication for IAYT members. YTT focuses on professional and practical aspects of yoga therapy, as well as personal accounts related to yoga therapy practice or training. ::The magazine includes–Regular columns such as Science for the Yoga Therapist, Member News, Media Reviews, and Conference Corner–Feature articles and perspectives on important issues in the field of yoga therapy–Reports on training programs for yoga therapists–Interviews with leaders in yoga therapy and integrative health–Case reports and personal reflections relating to yoga therapy–Teaching guidelines for specific populations Show less

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  Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  Health and Wellness Fellow

  Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center is an award-winning residential high school for students who have not found success in traditional academic settings, and a professional development center that facilitates the efforts of educational organizations and others interested in re-engaging youth in their own education.

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  Whole Connection

  Sept 2023 - now

  Intern Therapist

  Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient through difficult times. Show less