Her Story
About Keyauna
Keyauna Hoffman has spent at least five years in the field of human services. She currently works as a psychoeducation group leader. Her career path began with studies in biology and medical assisting, then transitioned to psychology and ultimately landed on Expressive Arts Therapy, which allows her to integrate her lifelong interests in singing, drawing, writing, and acting to help others heal. She holds an associate's degree in biology and a bachelor's degree in psychology from UMass Boston, and is pursuing graduate studies in clinical mental health counseling at Lesley University, with a specialization in expressive arts therapy. Hoffman is a member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. She attributes her success to her faith, community, and family, both those who have passed on and her chosen family. Among her notable achievements, she is proud of becoming a certified peer specialist, using her lived experience with mental health to support others. Hoffman values spirituality and flow in her work and personal life, viewing challenges as opportunities to apply wisdom and seek support, making life easier.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Keyauna
01What do you attribute your success to?
My faith, my community, and my parents, both those who have passed on and in my chosen family.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Get very clear about what you want to do. And if you don't know what to pursue, pursue yourself.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is accessibility - many folks don't know these treatments exist or can't access them due to lack of insurance or location. Opportunities exist to have impact no matter the career, and resources are available if you ask questions and get curious.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My spirituality and flow - valuing ease because life doesn't have to be hard. I see challenges as opportunities to be skillful, apply wisdom, navigate, network, and ask for mentors so life becomes easier.
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