Employee Spotlight: Meet Johannil

Learn about our new and veteran employees through the employee spotlight series! Johannil is our new school-based mental health counselor at Brighton Park Elementary. Learn more about Johannil!

I first learned about Brighton Park Neighborhood Council via the BPNC website. I was impressed by the organization's work around mental health and social justice so I decided to apply!

Johannil is our new school-based mental health counselor at Brighton Park Elementary.

Fun Fact: I'm from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. I love to dance and make art.

Favorite Chicago activity: I love to run near the lake.

Life-changing book: Year of Yes by Shonda Rimes

Artist you would you recommend to your coworkers: Sade

Favorite Cities: Santo Domingo, DR., Los Angeles, CA., and Malibu, CA

What is something you want your coworkers or clients to know?

I received my training in Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and I really enjoy working with children, adolescents, and their families.