Kristina Paolini

Kristina Paolini is a dedicated mental health professional with a comprehensive background in educational and supportive roles. Currently serving as a Mental Health Specialist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care since September 2016, Kristina has also held positions as an Assistant Teacher at Appleseeds and an Intern at Horizons for Homeless Children, where responsibilities included preparing and leading activities for children in family shelters. Prior experience includes an internship at Newark Youth Court, overseeing teenage jurors and facilitating college workshops, as well as serving as a teacher's assistant at Renaissance Preschool. Kristina earned a Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers Graduate School - Newark and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.