Johana Mejía
About Johana Mejía
Johana Mejía is a Health Educator with extensive experience in nonprofit organizations, focusing on vulnerable communities. She has held various roles in Miami, Florida, including Financial Coach and Psychosocial Support Specialist, and combines her expertise in psychology and life coaching to support individuals and groups.
Work at SPECTRAFORCE Technologies
Johana Mejía has been employed at SPECTRAFORCE Technologies as a Health Educator since 2023. In this role, she utilizes her background in psychology and life coaching to educate individuals and groups on health-related topics. Her position allows her to apply her expertise in public speaking and early childhood education to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Organizations
Before joining SPECTRAFORCE, Johana Mejía worked at several nonprofit organizations. She served as a Financial Coach at United Way Miami from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Psychosocial Support Specialist at the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Education and Quality Coaching Specialist at the same organization from 2017 to 2019, contributing to early childhood education initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Johana Mejía holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Universidad del Norte, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2009. In 2020, she obtained a Título Superior de Psicología Positiva Aplicada from Universidad de La Salle. Additionally, she studied Life Coaching at Universidad Iberoamericana de Liderazgo in 2015. Her educational background supports her work in health education and community support.
Bilingual Skills and Community Engagement
Johana Mejía is bilingual in English and Spanish, which enhances her ability to connect with diverse communities in Miami. This skill is particularly valuable in her roles as a Health Educator and Mental Health First Aid Instructor at Jewish Community Services of South Florida, where she has been working since 2023. Her experience allows her to effectively engage with vulnerable populations and address their specific needs.
Background in Early Childhood Education
Johana Mejía has a strong background in early childhood education, which she has applied throughout her career. Her roles at the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe involved working directly with young children and their families. This experience informs her current work in health education, where she focuses on promoting well-being among vulnerable communities.