About

L. A. Dubay

I live my live with honesty and integrity and strive to be a good role model. My goals are to be of service to others, further my education and enjoy leisure pursuits that enrich my mind, body and soul.

Education
Master of Arts, Positive Psychology/Life Coach – Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Therapy, Non-profit Admin – California State University, Sacramento
Peer Support Specialist Training – California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Associate of Science, Geology – Houston Community College
Commercial Truck Driver Training – Alvin Community College
Aviation Maintenance Administration A School – U.S. Navy
Certified in Librarianship – Library of Michigan
High School Diploma – Hartland High School

Military Service
U.S. Navy – Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AZ) 1988 – 1990

Credentials
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRC # 81992)
Certified CPR/AED/First Aid – Red Cross
Wellness Recovery Action Plan training
Outward Bound Kayaking School for Veterans
Certified SAFEtalk suicide prevention training
CA Class A (X) Commercial Driver’s License

Academic Achievements
Graduated Cum Laude – California State University – Sacramento
Scholarship Award $1000 Ann Arge Nathan Spirit Award – California Parks and Recreation Society
Completion Award $1000 Veteran Career Pathways Program
Completion Award $500 Veteran Career Pathways Program
Scholarship Award $2500 Osher Re-entry
Scholarship Award $150 Paul G. Hastings Memorial
Scholarship Award $200 Lt. Peter Lenhart Stiller
Scholarship Award $500 Glabe and Shugard
Scholarship Award $1,000 J.R. Needy Foundation

Memberships and Affiliations
Member – American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
Member – Women Veteran Alliance (WVA)
Member – Northeastern Indiana Poets Society
Member – Poetry Society of Indiana

Community Outreach
Programmed, hosted and promoted a monthly Open Mic Night and Poetry Slam at the 2nd Floor Gallery and Studio in Churubusco, Indiana.

Produced Recreation Therapy in Action video for Ferraro Behavior Services, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided homeless veterans and disabled veterans opportunities to meet for idea and information exchange, offer resources, assist with claims, transportation and food insecurities, Sacramento, CA.

Provided assistance to people with aphasia and helped them with creative artistic expressions utilizing various mediums – California State University Neuroscience and Speech Therapy Departments collaborative project, Sacramento, CA.
    
Programmed a Russian cultural event and magic show for Seniors, City of Folsom, CA Parks and Recreation Department.
    
Programmed an awards reception with speakers, performers and a slide presentation for Non-Commissioned Officers at the V.A. in Mather, CA.
    
Provide homeless people with food, donations, and personal care items – community outreach organizations, Grow Kindness and Christmas in the Park, Sacramento, CA
    
Art in the Park – Programmed an expressive art and writing program for children and adults to creatively express their hopes for the future through art and prose – Dare to Imagine Project, U.S. Department of Art and Culture.

L.A. Dubay – I am a positive Role Model

  1. Self-aware: I can see my character defects and my strengths and strive to be a better person.
  2. Self-disclosure: I have no problem disclosing my past – my trials and tribulations are a part of who I am today, and my experiences in life lends itself to help others.
  3. Clean and sober, in recovery: I can share my experience, strength and hope with another person, as well as the mistakes I made so they know they are not alone.
  4. I do what I say and say what I mean: I am reliable, responsible and accountable for my actions, my appointments and commitments to others.
  5. Crunchy: I am laid back and mellow, strive to be non-judgemental.
  6. Creative: I have an appreciation for the arts and other cultures. I engage in creative writing and artistic expression. God loves Art.
  7. Compassionate & empathetic: I feel others’ pain and try to walk in their shoes. I offer comfort and support to people in need.
  8. Kind: I believe in the Golden Rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I volunteer my time and money to help people wherever and whenever possible.
  9. Endurance: The strength to continue against all odds.
  10. Fortitude: Mental and emotional strength while facing adversity.
  11. Courageous: I am brave, face my fears, endure pain without resorting to drugs and alcohol.
  12. Wisdom: Comes with age and experience, able to offer sound advice, perhaps only to offer when asked.
  13. Integrity: A sense of duty to do the right thing, in all areas of my life and in all my relationships. I believe in Justice for all.
  14. Honor the courageous: I am a patriot, and I honor Veterans, soldiers and warriors, I do whatever I can to support and advocate for those who served our country