Melissa Lowenstein, M.Ed., is a writer, editor, non-profit professional, and parent coach. Since 2011, she has worked as a facilitator, administrative team member, and grant writer for AHA! (Attitude. Harmony. Achievement.), a community profit organization that brings social-emotional learning, psycho-education, and creativity, character and conscience building in-school and after-school programs to 2500 youth per year. She is a certified trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach®.

Melissa Lowenstein, M.Ed.
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