About Me.

About Yoo-Jin.

My Journey

My passion for healing justice and trauma-informed care started with my personal experience navigating the complexities of identity, inclusion, and resilience as a first-generation daughter of immigrants. From a young age, I saw how systemic inequities impacted my community, driving me to pursue a career dedicated to uplifting marginalized voices. My journey began with grassroots organizing and eventually led me to healing work and consulting, where I combine over 10 years of experience to help others heal, grow, and thrive in their careers and organizations.

My Approach

What sets my work apart is my unique blend of healing justice, trauma-informed practices, and astrology. These powerful tools allow me to guide individuals and organizations through their most transformative journeys. I don’t just focus on external solutions; I help foster internal healing and alignment, offering strategies that address root causes, not just symptoms. Whether you’re seeking personal coaching or a more inclusive workplace, my holistic approach ensures sustainable change.

My Impact

Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of:

  • Helping over 30 organizations implement sustainable DEI practices and healing justice strategies.

  • Coaching more than 50 professionals in healing from workplace trauma, moving through workplace dynamics, and securing promotions and new roles.

  • Reaching hundreds of people through my workshops, trainings, and keynotes.

  • Guiding countless individuals and teams toward personal and professional alignment using healing justice strategies including mind-body practices, astrology, and trauma-informed care

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How I got into this work:

I believe in creating equitable, inclusive spaces that empower marginalized voices. My mission is to dismantle systemic barriers and foster healing in workplaces and communities, helping people thrive. I strive for lasting, meaningful change through trauma-informed care and healing justice principles.

My coaching and consulting work stems from my personal experiences and the communities I’ve supported. Throughout my career, I’ve guided leaders, immigrants, and BIPOC, especially women of color, in navigating professional challenges like self-advocacy and healing from toxic workplaces. I’m passionate about providing the tools to help individuals advocate for themselves, overcome systemic barriers, and create environments that support collective well-being.

My Training & Education.

  • Masters of Public Health- UC Berkeley, Spring 2025

  • Bachelor of Arts, Modern Languages & Linguistics- University of Maryland, Baltimore County

  • Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychosocial & Cultural Perspectives on Violence), University of Maryland, Baltimore County

  • Karel Public Interest Communications Fellow

  • Alchemical Astrology Certification- 75 hours

  • Global Roundtable Leadership Cohort 2024

  • Managing to Change the World- The Management Center

  • Managing Projects- The Management Center

  • Facilitating Cultural Change 5-Day Institute 2024- Beth Zemsky

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate- University of South Florida

  • Racial Justice Leadership Institute - Race Forward

  • Mental Health First Aid- Mental Health First Aid Inc.

  • Motivational Interviewing - Motivational Interviewing Network

  • Healthy Masculinity Training Institute - Men Can Stop Rape

  • 40-Hour IPV Advocacy Training - Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

  • Trauma-Informed Training - Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

  • Mind-Body Medicine Fundamentals- The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

  • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training- The Mindfulness Center

  • Reiki I Energy Healing- The Mindfulness Center

  • Alchemical Astrology Certification- Alanna Kaivalya Ph.D.

  • Somatic Embodiment Certificate- Linda Thai

  • Holding a Healing Space A Holistic Training in Supporting Sexual Trauma Survivors- The Breathe Network

  • Stingray Artist Residency 2021

Leadership & Awards.

  • Founder & Chief Visioning Officer - Eldest Daughters Collective- 2023

  • NASA Astrophysics Database of IDEA Practitioners- 2022

  • LEAP Impact Leadership Academy- 2022

  • Women Leaders Emerge- 2022

  • Dean’s Health Equity Award- UC Berkeley- 2022

  • Founder & Chair of Transformative Justice Learning Group-Futures Without Violence 2021

  • Founder & Chair of the Asian Pacific Islander Affinity Group-of Futures Without Violence 2021

  • Vice-Chair- American University Staff Council 2019

  • Wellness Council Member-American University 2018-2021

  • Board Member-at-Large-Yoga Service Collective 2020

  • Founder & Co-Chair People of Color Staff & Faculty Affinity Group- American University 2019

  • Inclusive Excellence Mini-Grant Recipient- American University President’s Council on Diversity & Inclusion 2019

  • Program Co-lead- Healing and Wellness Jam- YES! World

  • Inclusive Excellence Award- American University 2020

  • Service to the AU Community Award Nominee- American University 2020

  • Leader of the Year Award- Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society Circle 2015

  • Leadership Award- University of Maryland Baltimore County, Honors College 2015

  • Public Interest Communications Fellow- The Karel Fellowship 2014