Mido Denney

About

Art educator and mental health advocate blending visual arts (painting, illustration, zines, coloring books) with trauma-informed, somatic, and psychoeducational approaches. Experienced in facilitating in-person and remote workshops for youth and adults, delivering inclusive art instruction, and supporting LGBTQIA+ and Aspec communities through advocacy, resource development, and design/illustration for mental health and gender-affirming education.

Experience

• Painting Instructor · Paint The Town LLC07-01-2025

  ● Facilitate in person and remote arts-based experiences that promote creativity, self-expression, social connection, and stress reduction for diverse participants ● Lead group painting workshops for youth and adults, providing instruction tailored to varying abilities, learning styles, and artistic experience levels ● Foster an inclusive and encouraging environment that supports confidence-building and creative exploration ● Utilize visual arts as a tool for community engagement, relationship building, and personal expression ● Deliver high-quality customer service while cultivating positive relationships with clients, families, and community members ● Demonstrate painting techniques, color theory, and creative processes through guided instruction and individualized support

• Creative Arts Ministry Coordinator · United Methodist Church of Merced12-01-2024

  ● Create visual artwork and creative programming to support community events, worship services, and outreach initiatives ● Collaborate with church staff, volunteers, and community members to develop meaningful arts experiences ● Support intergenerational participation by adapting activities to varying abilities and experience levels

• Author and Visual Artist · Mido Vince06-01-2022

  ● Write, illustrate, and self-publish activity books for mental health and education ● Partner with healthcare providers and clinics to create educational zines for their patients ● Host workshops for youth and adults for mindfulness coloring, emotional regulation, and mind-body connection education ● Create social media content, branding, manage business website ● Customer service with art clients for commission-based works ● Donate coloring pages to healthcare clinics for physicians, staff, and patients

• FND & Complex PTSD Community Advocate and Resource Developer · FND Hope International (Remote; International collaborations)06-01-2022

  ● Develop and distribute educational resources focused on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Complex PTSD to support peer connection, patient empowerment, and community engagement ● Collaborate with physicians, therapists, clinic founders, and healthcare organizations to advance awareness of FND and promote patient-centered, trauma-informed care ● Partner with clinical psychologists and research teams on FND-related studies, offering patient-perspective consultation to inform research design, recruitment, and dissemination efforts ● Facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue between patients, clinicians, researchers, and community organizations to strengthen understanding of neurological and trauma-related disabilities

• Mental Health Specialist · The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project03-01-2022 – 04-30-2025

  ● Contributed to advocacy work in the areas of mental health and LGBTQIA+ rights, specifically the Aspec communities ● Collaborated and partner with healthcare providers on inclusive training for the asexual and aromantic communities when receiving clinical care ● Assisted with educational resource creation for mental health therapists and medical providers ● Provided design services and consult with other team members on the direction of TAAAP's resources on a remote basis ● Contributed as a writer and illustrator for TAAAP’s first published book, Ace and Aro Journeys: A Guide to Embracing Your Asexual or Aromantic Identity ● Participated in outreach and serve as a California representative on the West Coast region ● Took highly detailed notes verbatim during board meetings

• Painting Instructor · The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project - Washington D.C., US (remote)03-01-2022 – 04-30-2025

  ● Provided design services and consult with other team members on the direction of TAAAP's resources ● Contributed to advocacy work in the areas of mental health and LGBTQIA+ rights, specifically the Aspec communities ● Took highly detailed notes by verbatim during Board meetings

• Wellness Workshop Facilitator · Youth Leadership Institute08-01-2023 – 06-30-2024

  ● Hosted and led workshops focused on mental health and somatic practices for youth ● Provided education and resources on embodied attunement, meditation, nervous system basics, and emotional regulation ● Co-created zines and creative works with youth for connection and empowerment ● Participated in social justice events regarding BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ human rights

• Community Art Advisor · Buhach Colony High School12-01-2023 – 05-31-2025

  ● Collaborated with local Career Technical Education (CTE) Art Educators ● Advised and informed CTE Art Educators regarding industry trends and current practices ● Volunteered for guest speaking opportunities and activities that engage CTE Art students ● Participated as a community art judge for local high school district exhibitions

• Mental Health Artist & Educator · Simplifying Therapy LLC03-01-2023 – 08-31-2023

  ● Collaborated with executive director on creating coloring books and resources for psychoeducational toolkits focusing on DBT, CBT, and other therapy modalities ● Hosted and lead virtual workshops focused on mindfulness, creativity, color psychology, and somatic elements ● Worked with youth and adults on developing self-awareness and empowerment

• Programming Director · Central Valley Pride01-01-2022 – 03-31-2022

  ● Managed quality control for all programs and services ● Provided expertise in major decisions for the organization’s direction ● Stood in for Executive Director during their long-term absence ● Supervised support group facilitators and provided trainings ● Served as point of contact for health resources, mental health advocacy, and crisis intervention ● Ensured cultural sensitivity and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities

• Peer Support Specialist · Genderpeers08-01-2021 – 12-31-2021

  ● Led support groups for gender-inclusive and LGBTQIA+ communities for youth, teens, and adults ● Initiated developed, and led a peer support group for asexual and aromantic spectrums ● Provided a brave space for peers to feel welcomed ● Managed crisis hotline and assisted with triage tool creation ● Performed mental health first aid and crisis intervention as needed ● Assisted with events for LGBTQIA+ youth and families ● Managed social media accounts, including Instagram, Eventbrite, and Facebook ● Edited, proofread, and created content for social media platforms

• Art Gallery Student Assistant · California State University, Stanislaus08-01-2018 – 05-31-2020

  ● Provided front desk reception and office task management ● Install/de-installedl art exhibitions and gallery wall renovation ● Demonstrated artwork security and exhibition tours for visitors in the community ● Worked alongside and networked with visiting artists ● Gained experience with group exhibition curation ● Cleaned and sanitized public areas, including restrooms

• Disabled Student Programs & Services Note Taker · Merced Community College District08-01-2014 – 12-31-2014

  ● Provided highly detailed course notes for students with learning disabilities ● Facilitated tutoring sessions for students with extra learning support

• YKC Outreach & Artist · Yosemite Kennel Club06-01-2023 – 12-31-2025

  ● Collaborated with the Yosemite Kennel Club vice president and members for events ● Advised and created supplemental materials for outreach and advertisement ● Attended monthly club meetings and participate in local activities

• Mental Health Advocate · Aspiranet10-01-2023 – 12-31-2023

  ● Collaborated with the Behavioral Health program supervisor to create educational and creative activity zines for foster youth ● Implemented strategies for emotional regulation, journaling, creativity, and mindfulness for foster youth to express themselves with art ● Created age appropriate coloring pages with simplified cognitive puzzles ● Attended and supported local Aspiranet community events for mental health advocacy

• LGBTQIA+ Educator · National Alliance on Mental Illness05-01-2022 – 05-31-2022

  ● Assisted with orientation and gender inclusive language changes in organization policies ● Provided education on creating safety and allyship for the LGBTQIA+ community

• Gender-Affirming Care Advocate · Golden Valley Health Centers11-01-2021 – 03-31-2022

  ● Provided support and advocated for patient’s care and needs to be met regarding gender-affirming hormonal therapy ● Worked with patients of all ages who identify as transgender and/or non-binary ● Communicated with doctors, nurses, therapists, and insurance providers on a patient's behalf ● Attended medical appointments with patients, upon patient’s consented request, for in-person advocacy ● Assisted patients on navigating their treatment and care options ● Connected healthcare providers and patients with resources focused on education, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ health equity ● Performed trauma-informed care with cultural, accessibility, and socioeconomic sensitivity ● Ensured patient’s rights are respected in accordance to HIPAA laws and regulations

• Communications Coordinator · Merced PRIDE Center08-01-2021 – 12-31-2021

  ● Provided community outreach and volunteer recruitment ● Hosted Leadership Committee meetings via Zoom ● Maintained day-to-day operations at the PRIDE Center ● Managed social media platforms and email inquiries ● Created and distribute event flyers with graphic design ● Created Eventbrite listings, Google Calendar events

Education

• Loyola Marymount UniversityMaster of Arts in Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Art Therapy
• California State University, StanislausBachelor of Fine Arts (Painting emphasis)
• California State University, StanislausBachelor of Arts, Psychology
• Merced Community CollegeAssociate of Arts, Psychology
• Merced Community CollegeAssociate of Arts, Visual Arts

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