Isabelle Rizo Lpc P
Education Specialist @Adler Planetarium
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WORK HISTORY
Education Specialist @Adler Planetarium
Chicago, IL, US
Program Design & Facilitation • Develop and lead interactive, STEAM-based programming for intergenerational audiences across museum galleries, theaters, and classrooms • Facilitate hands-on activities, storytelling sessions, and inquiry-driven discussions that foster curiosity in astronomy, space science, and planetary systems • Adapt programs to meet the developmental needs and learning styles of diverse age groups, including school field trips, families, and community groupsCommunity Engagement & Access • Contribute to inclusive educational experiences through free public programs such as Wednesday Community Nights • Center accessibility and cultural relevance in all interactions, particularly for under-resourced schools and multilingual communities across Chicagoland • Promote scientific literacy and emotional connection to science through storytelling and creative learning methodsCollaborative Prototyping & Evaluation • Participate in cross-departmental prototyping of exhibits, workshops, and outreach activities • Gather audience feedback and contribute to iterative design cycles for program improvement • Collaborate with museum educators, exhibit designers, and astronomers to align public programming with institutional goalsEquity-Centered Education • Advocate for inclusive museum practices rooted in equity, cultural humility, and trauma-informed pedagogy • Engage visitors with compassion and curiosity, acknowledging systemic barriers to education and representation in science • Support initiatives that de-center Western science narratives and elevate diverse ways of knowingOperational Support • Set up and manage materials, technology, and gallery readiness for live programming • Support training and mentoring of volunteers, interns, and new staff • Contribute to internal debriefs and team reflections to strengthen team culture and effectiveness
EDUCATION
UnCollege
Hackademic Self Study, Film and Writing
ITTT TESOL
TESOL Certificate, Education
Willowbrook High School
High School Diploma
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Visual and Critical Studies
College of DuPage
Associate's degree, Film/Video Production
Heart of Herbs Herbal School
Master Herbalist, Holistic Health
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist
Adler University
Master of Arts - MA, Art Therapy & Counseling
ABOUT ISABELLE RIZO LPC P
Multilingual Medical Art Psychotherapist and cultural researcher specializing in psychosomatic, neurological, and high-acuity pediatric mental health care. I work at the intersection of neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and cultural meaning-making to support patients navigating complex medical conditions, including functional neurological disorder (FND), somatization, and acute behavioral dysregulation.In hospital settings, I deliver targeted art psychotherapy interventions that support emotional regulation, increase patient coping during medical procedures, and reduce distress in high-risk environments such as PICU, neurology, and acute care units. I collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate psychological, developmental, and cultural perspectives into treatment planning.My work extends beyond individual care into program development, education, and research. I design and facilitate culturally-responsive, evidence-informed programming across institutional, community, and academic settings—translating complex clinical and human experiences into accessible, impactful frameworks.With over 15 years of experience as an artist, educator, and consultant, my approach bridges clinical rigor with symbolic, narrative, and ethnographic insight—particularly in work with diaspora, first-generation, and medically complex populations.Specializations: • Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) & psychosomatic conditions • Pediatric acute & critical care (PICU, brain-gut function, neurology) • Procedural anxiety & behavioral dysregulation • Grief, bereavement, and palliative care collaboration • Cultural & trauma-informed care for diverse populationsI am particularly interested in developing scalable models that integrate art psychotherapy into medical and institutional systems.
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