<div data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}"><div><p>Chelsea is a Licensed Master Social Worker, earning her MSW degree from Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service, with a specialized Certificate in Crisis and Resilience. Her area of focus is women's reproductive rights, sexual trauma and conflict resolution. Fusing her experiential and empirical knowledge of dance’s transformative and healing qualities with her intrinsic work toward equality, justice, and respect. She is a proud activist and advocate for social justice, reproductive rights, and AIDS/HIV awareness. Currently, Chelsea is a counselor in the Special Victims Divison at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Most recently, Chelsea worked as a High Impact Practices Coordinator for the United Nations Foundation, FP2030. She was part of the logistical team, coordinating the Postpartum and Post-abortion Family Planning Workshop in Nepal. Bringing together over 150 delegates, civil society members, and practitioners from over 17 countries.Chelsea was also a psychotherapist with Canalside Psychological Health, PLLC. She has spoken and been awarded at the New York Academy of Medicine, highlighting the importance and benefits of movement interventions for youth, youth relationships, consent and mental health. Chelsea is a published author, writing and bringing awareness to the field of child sex trafficking and the mental health required to combat this trauma. Chelsea is honored to be an invited member of <a href="https://margiegillis.org/" target="_blank">The Margie Gillis</a> Legacy Project. Awarded performance rights of <em>Torn Roots and Broken Branches </em>and performing alongside prominent American and Canadian artists. She also participates in Ms. Gillis’ Post Conflict Transformation Workshops, participating in Margie’s powerful and forward-thinking method of transformation through dance and its powerful effect on social change.</p></div></div>
StatementMy work uses visual art as a powerful tool for activism, transforming the way we engage and think about societal issues. Through my art, I advocate for change, amplify marginalized voices, aim to inspire action, and aggravate conversation and contemplation. Each piece is a reflection of the urgent need for healing and resolution, striving to create spaces where dialogue and empathy can flourish. Art, for me, is not only a form of expression but a call to action, a means to disrupt, heal, and ultimately resolve the challenges we face in our world.
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Most Influential Magazine Art Magazine: Highlight/Interview (print/digital publication) November 2020
Van Der Plas Gallery, NY NY: Two original works on exhibition at “Ultra Local” gallery showing .May, 2021.
NYSSWEA New York State Social Work Educators Alliance Conference: Print used as a catalyst for research and presentation of the United Nations Cohort 2022-2023, in relation to the role of social workers in the aftermath of the dismantling of Roe v. Wade.
Invited artist of the HIDDEN X SOUL: COLORBLIND Exhibition Event.
StateNY
CountryUnited States
