Gilbert Jerome Romero-Mewharter
Mental Health Counselor & Educational Consultant | Supporting Early Childhood Wellbeing | Hope Holder and Dream Inspirer
- Role
- Co Facilitator at Southwest Human Development
- Location
- Tacoma, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gilbert Jerome Romero-Mewharter
I’m Gilbert “Jerome” Romero‑Mewharter — a leader in early childhood mental health, therapeutic learning, and trauma-informed systems. With over 20 years of experience, I work at the intersection of mental health, education, and systems change to help children, families, and professionals thrive.As Director of Therapeutic Early Learning & Capacity Building at Akin (formerly Childhaven), I led efforts to integrate trauma-informed care into early learning environments. I designed therapeutic programs, support staff development, and built sustainable systems that prioritize mental wellness, child development, and family support.My background spans direct service, program leadership, higher education, and private practice. I’ve worked as a mental health consultant, program specialist, regional supervisor, and adjunct instructor. I also run a private practice, One Mind One Heart, PLLC, where I offer family-centered, culturally responsive support to caregivers and children navigating complex challenges.I specialize in-Trauma-informed systems and program development-Early childhood mental health and therapeutic learning-Reflective supervision, consultation, and coaching-Cross-sector collaboration between health, education, and nonprofit systems-Culturally responsive, equity-centered practicesWhether leading teams, guiding policy, or working one-on-one with families, I bring deep compassion, clinical insight, and a drive to build systems that support healing and growth — not just crisis response.I’m passionate about transforming how we support children and those who care for them. Let’s connect if you’re working in mental health, education, early learning, or nonprofit leadership — or if you’re looking to build trauma-informed, sustainable systems that center the well-being of children, families, and communities.
Experience
Co Facilitator
Feb 2021 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US
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Education
Northern Arizona University
B.A, Elementary Education
1996 — 1999
Harris Institute of Infant Mental Health
Infant/Family Clinical Practice Certificate
2020 — 2021
University of Phoenix
Master of Science (M.S.),, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor CACREP
2012 — 2016
Harris Institute
Infant/Family Studies Certificate, Infant Mental Health
2010 — 2011
Northern Arizona University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education
1997 — 2005
Skills
- Teaching
- Community Outreach
- Behavior Management
- Grant Writing
- Behavioral Health
- Special Education
- Program Development
- Early Childhood Mental Health
- Childcare
- Family Therapy
- Adolescents
- Mental Health Counseling
- Classroom
- Nonprofits
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Social Services
- Curriculum Design
- Therapists
- Psychotherapy
- Mental Health
- Group Therapy
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