Sam Wilensky
About Sam Wilensky
Sam Wilensky is a Creative Arts Therapist with a diverse background in various roles, including financial planning and team leadership. He has extensive training in meditation and yoga, complemented by a degree in Fashion Merchandising Management.
Work at Charlie Health
Sam Wilensky has been employed at Charlie Health as a Creative Arts Therapist since 2021. In this role, Wilensky utilizes creative arts methodologies to support individuals in their therapeutic journeys. The position involves developing and implementing therapeutic activities that foster emotional expression and healing.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to joining Charlie Health, Sam Wilensky held various positions in the retail and fashion industries. Wilensky worked as an Associate Financial Planner at Macy's from 2013 to 2016 and as an Associate Content Editor for Men's, Kids, and Health & Wellness at Macy's from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, Wilensky served as a Women's Team Leader at Urban Outfitters for nine months in 2007 and completed a Buying Internship at Betsey Johnson for two months in the same year. Wilensky also worked as a Supply Chain Coordinator at Gilt Groupe for a brief period in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Sam Wilensky has a diverse educational background. Wilensky earned a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology, completing the program from 2007 to 2011. In addition to this degree, Wilensky has pursued extensive training in meditation and yoga, achieving multiple certifications, including a 300-Hour RYT Teacher Training from Sampoorna Yoga and a 200-Hour Teacher Training from New Love City.
Meditation and Yoga Training
Wilensky has dedicated significant time to studying meditation and yoga. In 2019, Wilensky completed a 200-Hour Meditation Teacher Training at Three Jewels, alongside a 50-Hour Metta Meditation Teacher Training at The Interdependence Project. Furthermore, Wilensky achieved a 50-Hour RYT Yin Yoga Teacher Training in 2018 and has engaged in various yoga therapy programs, enhancing expertise in holistic wellness practices.
Data Analytics Education
In 2015, Sam Wilensky completed a program in Data Analytics at General Assembly. This education provided Wilensky with skills in data interpretation and analysis, complementing the creative and therapeutic aspects of Wilensky's professional background.