Ann Bodnar
About Ann Bodnar
Ann Bodnar is a Senior Accessibility Associate at The George Washington University, specializing in student connections and disability support services. She has extensive experience in mental health and education, having held various roles in organizations focused on crisis intervention, community treatment, and counseling.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Ann Bodnar serves as the Senior Accessibility Associate within the Student Connections and Disability Support Services at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she acts as a point of contact for a designated caseload of students, facilitating communication between students and faculty to ensure access to necessary accommodations. Additionally, she engages newly connected Disability Support Services students through workshops and outreach initiatives, helping them navigate policies and procedures.
Professional Experience in Mental Health and Support Services
Ann Bodnar has extensive experience in mental health and support services. She worked as a Crisis Intervention Specialist and YouthLine Supervisor at Lines for Life from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as an Eviction Prevention Specialist at NW Staffing Resources for three months in 2021. Her background also includes roles as a School-Based Clinic Counselor at Children's Mercy Hospital and as a Friendship House Coordinator at Mental Health Partners, among others.
Educational Background and Expertise
Ann Bodnar holds a Master of Arts in Contemplative Psychology from Naropa University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has expertise in interpreting standardized psycho-educational assessments used for diagnosing ADHD and Learning Disorders. Her educational background supports her professional roles in mental health and accessibility services.
Previous Roles in Educational and Community Settings
Throughout her career, Ann Bodnar has held various positions in educational and community settings. She worked as a Teaching Assistant in Contemplative Psychology at Naropa University and served as a Publicist for the university in the late 1980s. Additionally, she held roles at Comprehensive Mental Health Services as an ACT Project Manager and at Windhorse Community Services as a Basic Attendance Therapist, contributing to her broad experience in support services.