Lisa Anika Miner
Even after graduating from high school, Lisa developed a passion for "the hearts of Africa," especially for children and young women, through a short-term assignment in Ethiopia. For the past 10 years, her primary focus has been on her own family. She dedicated the rest of her time to her teacher training studies in sports and philosophy & psychology.
Area of operation in Kenya:
Lisa can perfectly apply her passion for mental and spiritual health and working with young women in her role as Mental Health Coordinator at the Naomi's Village children's home. Her experience and training help her educate the "mamas" (caregivers) and teachers at the affiliated school on topics such as dealing with trauma and emotional development. The need for pastoral care is not only great among the orphaned children; the staff members themselves often have traumatic experiences.
Short CV
Education:
2019-2021 – Mental Health Coach
2016-2018 – Lay pastoral care training with Karin Ebert
2005-2017 – Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg, Teacher Training Program for the subjects Movement & Sport and Psychology & Philosophy
2004-2005 – Body & Health Academy, Haslach Body and Vitality Trainer
1996-2004 – Salzburg Music High School, Matura with a focus on dance
Work experience:
2020-Present – Mental Health Coordinator at Naomi's Village in Longonot, Maimahiu
2019-2020 – Trauma processing at a social center in Ngondo, Nairobi
2017-2018 – High school teacher for the subjects: Psychology, Movement & Sport and Dance (Musical High School, BRG Hallein)
2006-2018 – Expert for various health promotion projects
2005-2019 – Instructor for fitness training, spinal gymnastics & dance in various institutions such as the University of Salzburg, the State of Salzburg
2003-2019 – Children's and youth work: Management of the youth group (Diefrenz Salzburg), work with street children (Ethiopia)