Faizal B.
About Faizal B.
Faizal B. is an Account Executive with extensive experience in mental health support and education. He has worked in various roles, including as a Service Provider and Health Homes Care Manager, and has a strong academic background in psychology and education.
Current Role at Headway
Faizal B. is currently employed as an Account Executive at Headway, a position he has held since 2023. He works in a hybrid capacity based in New York, New York. In this role, he supports mental health therapists by facilitating their ability to see insured clients, which includes tasks such as credentialing, benefit verification, and claims filing.
Previous Experience in Mental Health and Education
Faizal has extensive experience in the mental health and education sectors. He served as a Crisis Counselor at Columbia University from 2015 to 2017 and worked as a Project Coordinator at Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute for one year. Additionally, he was a Research Associate at Teachers College, Columbia University during the same period. His work involved supporting teachers with digital instruction and enhancing educational outcomes.
Founding Mr Woofles
From 2014 to 2020, Faizal founded and managed Mr Woofles in New York, New York. This venture lasted for six years and contributed to his entrepreneurial experience. His role as a founder involved overseeing operations and developing the business model.
Educational Background
Faizal holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology & Education from Columbia University, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also has a Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology and Law from Rhodes University, earned between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he studied at University College Utrecht for a year, focusing on Psychology & Law, and obtained a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Cambridge in 2012.
Work with Children in Foster Care
Faizal has experience working with children in the foster care system. His role involved providing support and services that catered to the needs of these children, reflecting his commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable populations.