Noelani Isabella Anderson is an arts educator and mental health professional with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from University of Hawaii at Hilo. Born and raised on the Hāmākua coast of Hawaiʻi Island, she is currently working on her pre-licensure hours as a counselor specializing in trauma diagnosis and intervention, as well as acting as support staff with Hawaii Behavioral Health Connection. Noelani also serves as a teaching artist in the schools through the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, where she integrates therapeutic creative practices into education as resilience-building tools. Noelani has a background in theatre, yoga, and massage therapy, and is especially interested in how somatic practices support our mental health and overall wellbeing. A long time surfer, Noelani enjoys all things ocean, time with her ʻohana, dancing hula, aloha ʻāina, and making music.