Katy McCormack
Richmond,VA
Summary
Person-centered health and well-being professional with over two years of experience supporting college students through peer coaching, recovery-informed programming, and inclusive health education. Master's-trained counselor and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with a collaborative, strengths-based approach rooted in motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care. 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher with training in somatic practices and trauma-informed movement, passionate about helping individuals build sustainable habits that support connection, resilience, and success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
VCU Rams in Recovery
Richmond, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Supported students through individualized peer recovery and well-being coaching using motivational interviewing and strengths-based approaches
- Facilitated Recovery Scholar Program seminars focused on mental health, substance use, resilience, and student success
- Coordinated outreach and community engagement events to foster connection and reduce barriers to support
- Led REVIVE! Naloxone trainings in collaboration with VA DBHDS, promoting harm reduction and overdose prevention
- Collaborated with campus partners to support inclusive, recovery-affirming programming aligned with university values
Preschool Fitness, Dance & Yoga Instructor
Stretch-N-Grow
Hanover, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Designed and adapted movement-based lessons supporting physical health, emotional regulation, and social-emotional learning
- Integrated mindfulness, body awareness, and creative movement into age-appropriate instruction
- Encouraged confidence, play, and self-expression through inclusive movement experiences
Dance Instructor
The Art of Us (TAOU) Yoga Studio
Richmond, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitate inclusive, trauma-informed movement classes emphasizing body awareness and nervous system regulation
- Teach modern technique and intuitive movement classes for participants of varied abilities and experience levels
- Develop workshops that support mental health, embodiment, and community connection
Peer Support Specialist
VCU RAMS-2-RAMS
Richmond, VA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided one-on-one peer support to students navigating food insecurity, academic stress, and basic needs
- Assisted students in accessing Ram Pantry and campus resources with dignity and care
- Helped identify areas of need and connect students to appropriate supports
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA08.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Dance, Exceptional Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2013
Skills
- Peer Recovery Coaching & Well-being Promotion
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Student Staff Training & Mentorship
- Mental Health & Substance Use Education
- Harm Reduction & Recovery-Informed Practice
- Inclusive & Trauma-Informed Programming
- Program Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
- Group Facilitation & Workshop Delivery
Certification
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (C-PRS), VA DBHDS / VCU
- 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT)
- Training in Somatic Practices & Trauma-Informed Movement
- REVIVE! Naloxone Training Facilitator
- Applied Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
VCU RAMS-2-RAMS
01.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
VCU Rams in Recovery
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Fitness, Dance & Yoga Instructor
Stretch-N-Grow
10.2022 - Current
Dance Instructor
The Art of Us (TAOU) Yoga Studio
10.2022 - Current
Master of Science (M.S.) - Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Dance, Exceptional Education
James Madison University