Mentor Moments

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Crystal Weaver!

Crystal Weaver is a Board-Certified Music Therapist, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy in 2004 and graduated with a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2010 from Maryville University. In 2019, Ms. Weaver obtained an additional graduate degree, a Master’s in Health Administration, from Saint Louis University.

In 2004, Crystal Weaver completed a National Roster Music Therapy Internship at Hospice of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Florida. Later that same year, she accepted a full-time music therapy position at BJC Hospice in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2011, Crystal Weaver accepted a music therapy position at the Saint Louis University Cancer Center (SLUCare Physician Group). In 2019, Crystal Weaver was promoted to Manager of Patient Support Services at the Saint Louis University Cancer Center. In this position, Ms. Weaver was responsible for managing the accreditation processes through the Commission on Cancer (American College of Surgeons) and for supervising music therapy, social work, rehabilitation counseling, and nutritional services staff.

As the new Director of Music Therapy at Maryville University, Crystal Weaver’s focus is to continue to develop a cutting-edge music therapy program that provides evidence-based educational opportunities for students to achieve ongoing success and advancement in the evolving music therapy and healthcare landscapes. Crystal Weaver is committed to providing high-quality experiences for students, so they not only develop into effective music therapy professionals but also leaders in the healthcare community.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Maya Harris!

Maya J. Harris is a certified rehabilitation counselor. A 2015 graduate of Maryville University, where she received her Master of Rehabilitation Counseling. Maya is the owner and founder of MJ's Coaching Corner, LLC. Her mission is to assist individuals of all abilities with the planning, coaching and transitioning of meeting life goals; while building the tools of life skill development. Maya is an adjunct instructor at UMSL where she teaches a vocational curriculum she designed, to students in the SUCCEED program. Maya also provides professional development to young scholars of a home school coop, Sovereign University. It's Maya's passion to promote empowerment and independence for individuals to reach their greatest potential.

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Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Jess Cox! 

Jess Cox is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, with a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor’s in Urban Ministry. Jess possesses twenty years’ experience working within the homeless service industry, currently serving at DOORWAYS as the Director of Behavioral Health. In her role at DOORWAYS she has built a new, successful behavioral health program from the ground up, which offers both individual and group psychotherapy services. Throughout Jess’ career, she has assisted hundreds of clients with obtaining housing, employment, and mental wellness. Jess has managed high-performing teams with an emphasis on staff development, grant compliance, outcome achievement, and has overseen budgets upwards of one million dollars. With less than 150 hours left of clinical supervision to complete, Jess is excitedly moving towards her goal of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Doorways Link: https://doorwayshousing.org/

St. Louis City Continuum of Care Link: https://cocstl.org/

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Casey Anderson!

Casey graduated from Maryville  University’s Rehabilitation Counseling program in 2017 and started my  career as crisis intervention advocate at YWCA St. Louis, offering  support to individuals who experienced emotional, physical and sexual  abuse. I then was promoted to the Program Supervisor of Crisis  Intervention where I continued developing professionally; planning and  facilitating community trainings, supporting a team of staff and  volunteers and developing partnerships. I left YWCA in March 2020,  joining VR as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in the St. Charles  office. I have found that my advocacy skills are valued here in my  position. I have been on various committees and I am the designated VRC  for the Work Based Learning program that coordinates and partners with  Workforce Development, a CRP, and local school districts. I love making  connections with others and watching folks discover confidence and  independence by achieving their employment goals. I look forward to  making a difference in people’s lives through our mission and vision  here with the MRAEC.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Fiona Hill! 

Fiona Hill is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Missouri and holds national certification as a Registered Play Therapist™. She has extensive experience providing clinical services in nonprofit and government agency settings. She has worked in full-time private practice since 2019, offering specialized therapeutic services in the areas of childhood trauma and attachment disruption, as well as, specializing in supporting families impacted by varying developmental needs within the family system. In addition, Fiona has a sub-specialty of incorporating digital tools into therapeutic practice, about which she is very passionate. She has provided professional training and published therapeutic interventions related to this topic. She is currently an active member of the Association for Play Therapy and the Mental Health Virtual Reality Coalition. She is also an advisory board member for Digital Play TherapyTM and technology committee member for the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Melissa Rankin-Short. Currently she is employed at Marygrove as Director of Transitional and Independent Living and has worked there since graduating from Maryville's Rehabilitation Counseling program in 2012. In addition, she opened a private practice, InDEPTH Counseling, in 2020. Learn how Melissa has developed her skills in various positions at Maygrove and found ways to give back to the greater good. We hope you enjoy getting to know Melissa!  

Melissa is the Director of Transitional Services at Marygrove. In this role, she oversees the Independent Living Program and the Therapeutic Foster Homes. Melissa has worked at Marygrove for almost 10 years. She also maintains a small private practice, In Depth Counseling, LLC. Outside of providing therapeutic services, Melissa enjoys spending her down time with her husband, their three dogs and her family and friends. She is always open to sharing about her professional experiences and providing space for others to express themselves, explore their own ideas and perspectives as they navigate their professional and personal paths.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Episode 5 of season 2 will feature friend of the podcast, Darrion Tobias! Darrion is currently employed as a counselor at the Salvation Army. He shares his unique experiences in developing his career interests and discusses defining moments that led him to a degree in rehabilitation counseling. We are excited for you to meet Darrion and to learn a little more about his passion and dedication for the profession.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Episode 4!

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

Season two of Mentor Moments is welcomed by Chris Clause. Chris is the Assistant Commissioner of DESE Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation. In this episode Chris will share the many defining moments that shaped his career and his life, in addition to the Mentor Moments that drive his passions.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Episode 3!

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

Season two of Mentor Moments will kick off with a special 3 episode interview with Anna Zelinske. Anna is the Director of Programs and Services for Patient Care at The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter. In this episode Anna will share with us how she found her passion to be in the helping profession and she will also share how changing life roles helped her advance in her career.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Episode 2! 

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

Season two of Mentor Moments will kick off with a special 3 episode interview with Anna Zelinske. Anna is the Director of Programs and Services for Patient Care at The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter. In this episode Anna will share with us how she found her passion to be in the helping profession and she will also share how changing life roles helped her advance in her career.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog