Episode 23: Simone Figueroa - Pioneering the Mental Health Landscape For College Students & Beyond

In this episode of The Dismantling You podcast, I’m talking with Simone Figueroa. She is the Co-Founder and President of U-Thrive Educational Services, an organization that brings mental and emotional wellness programs to college students to help them manage stress, become more resilient, and thrive throughout their undergraduate experience and beyond. Simone graduated top of her class from Columbia University with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology in Education with an emphasis on Mind-Body Medicine and completed her undergraduate education at the University of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Finance, Cum Laude. During her studies at Columbia University, Simone took a year long practicum in Positive Psychology and became fascinated with and quickly saw a need for Positive Education, which led to the start of U-Thrive Educational Services. Simone lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, Isaac, and their dog, Diesel, and has a passion for traveling, being active, hiking, and spending quality time with family and friends.  You can contact Simone here: LinkedIn: Simone Figueroa & U-Thrive Educational Services Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/UThriveEducationalServices Connect with Lisa Pineda here: Website www.lisapinedayoga.com TEDx Talks: How Yoga Helped Me to Let Go & How Meditation Can Unlock Your True Potential