YI-CHEN HUANG

Creative Art Facilitator with background in developing and implementing diverse art programs. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to foster creativity in others, and proven track record of inspiring participants to explore artistic expression. Significant impact made in previous roles through fostering inclusive environments that encourage exploration of various art forms and techniques.

I have published, thesis, titled, The Social Value of Museums: Roles and Responsibilities of Museums on Tackling Social Exclusion," which discusses the roles of creative arts on social inclusion and justice.

I wrote and edited English Trails & Activity Books for Young Learners, published by National Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan, as a learning tool kit for family and children visiting the art museum.

I've had solo exhibitions in hospital and church contexts, serving as artist in residency as part of the ministry of mental wellness.

• I will have gained an Advanced First Aid certificate in September, 2024, with the ability to provide first aid in an extreme situation.
• I will have gained an online certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from CBT Australia by February, 2025, as a counseling tool to strengthen my art therapy practice.
• I have an international driving license that allows me to drive in the country.

I draw and paint to keep my daily visual journal every day as a means of self-care.

I am also an group leader and organizer for my art therapy program cohorts leading a biweekly online drawing session.

I've been active in my church communities both in Taiwan and Sydney, providing companionship through hospitality, neighboring, listening, and accompanying.

I'm a member and one of the facilitators of the English Conversation Group and Craft Group in the Salvation Army in Parramatta.

I love connecting with people through creative arts. I often host art and tea parties to build relationship.

I love healthy food and avocado is my favorite!

I also enjoy walking as my daily exercise.