About
Lea Christo serves as an Associate Professor of Practice in the School Counseling Program at Assumption University's School of Graduate Studies, where she coordinates the Resiliency in Helping Professions Program and participates in the Veterans Success Committee. She maintains an active board role with the National Patient Advocacy Certification Board.
Her academic credentials include:
- Master of Social Work from Boston College
Professional expertise encompasses Counseling, Social Work, Health Advocacy, Resiliency, Mindfulness, and Healthcare Management. She previously directed the Health Advocacy Program and co-developed healthcare management curricula across undergraduate and graduate programs, leveraging extensive frontline experience in social services and healthcare settings.
Her career spans The Massachusetts Department of Social Services, McLean Hospital, The University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Friendly House, Inc., and The Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She has completed specialized training as a teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion through the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine.
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Labs and Teams: As program coordinator for Resiliency in Helping Professions, she leads this academic initiative though no dedicated research laboratories are mentioned.
