Dr. Kushmider holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and brings more than two decades of experience in behavioral health, higher education, and nonprofit leadership.

She began her career in direct mental health practice and clinical training, supporting individuals through complex personal and systemic challenges. Over time, her work expanded beyond individual care into executive-level leadership roles, where she oversaw behavioral health systems, crisis response operations, strategic planning initiatives, and multidisciplinary teams within large educational institutions.

Her leadership experience includes organizational strategy, policy development, budget oversight, cross-sector collaboration, and the advancement of inclusive, evidence-informed wellness programming. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to strengthening systems that support whole-person well-being.

In addition to her doctoral training and leadership background, Dr. Kushmider is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200), a Level 1 Aromatherapist, and a mindfulness meditation facilitator. She integrates clinical insight, plant-based remedies, and holistic practices into her work with midlife women navigating perimenopause and beyond.

She is based in Littleton, Colorado.