Mission
My Mission: To create spaces of healing, growth, and balance by integrating mind-body-spirit practices into health and organizational systems. Through compassion and reflection, I strive to empower individuals to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly sustains them. Rooted in curiosity and a whole-person approach, I aim to inspire sustainable transformation that nurtures emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Education
Drexel University
- Master of Science: Complementary and Integrative Health (Anticipated 2026)
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Online Program)
Drexel University
- Certificate Program: College Teaching
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Online Program)
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- Bachelor of Science: Double Major -Psychology and Sociology
- Double Minor: Mathematics and Public Policy
- Geneva, New York
Work Experience
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Health Plan
- November 2019 - Present
- Positions Held: Project Manager (current); Clinical Engagement Coordinator; Long Term Services and Supports Supervisor; Long Term Services and Supports Service Coordinator
- Mission: To serve our communities by providing outstanding patient care. Shaping tomorrow’s health system through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.
Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC)
- May 2016 - November 2019
- Positions Held: Community Care Coordinator; Aging Waiver Service Coordinator
- Mission: Eliminating poverty in Erie County through empowerment, education and community partnership.
Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) Hospital
- May 2012 - May 2016
- Position Held: Inpatient Mental Health Therapist
- Mission: To provide the highest quality medical services in response to the healthcare needs of the region, to promote community wellness, and to restore health and comfort to patients as swiftly and safely as possible.
Certification and Scholarship
- Certificate Program in College Teaching (2025)
- Certified Verbal Judo Instructor (2023-2025)
- Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor (2022-2025)
- UPMC Mentorship Academy Graduate (2023)
- Jefferson Educational Society (Erie, PA) Raimy Fellow (2019)
- Jefferson Educational Society (Erie, PA) Civic Leadership Academy Graduate (2019)
- Publication: Raimy Ideas - A Collection of Essays Representing the Works of Five Raimy Fellows, p. 75-95. (2019)
Teaching Philosophy
My belief is that education should nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application, with empowerment through mentorship, active learning, and individualized support. Emphasizing continuous growth, feedback, and collaboration, this approach also integrates mind-body-spirit practices to promote holistic wellbeing. By uniting educational mentorship with a focus on emotional, physical, and spiritual health, my goal is to support individuals holistically, fostering environments where they can thrive personally and professionally.
Please view my Teaching Philosophy for more information!
Technical Skills
- Microsoft: Teams, Word, Outlook, Planner, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
- Survey Tools: SurveyMonkey, MS Forms
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): ChatGPT, CoPilot
- Communication Tools: Padlet, VoiceThread, Slack
- Learning Platforms: Teams, Zoom, Blackboard
- Instructional Design: Articulate, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SnagIt
- Healthcare Systems: HELIOS, HealthPlaNET, Meditech
Let's Connect!
Thank you for taking time to review my professional portfolio. Please feel free to connect with me in the following ways.
- Phone: (814) 598-6427
- Email: april.soriano@hotmail.com
- Profile: LinkedIn
"You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level." - Eckhart Tolle