Fall 2025 Series
Planning Committee: Cindy Arias (Co-Chair), Edwina Fui (Co-Chair), Fuifui Ah Kuoi, Yara Bautista-Penafiel, Chino Gonzales, Tyswanekwa Crosby, Yuan Fernandez Granil, & Raman Kaur.
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Neurodivergent Belonging Workshops with Marie Loeb MSW, LICSW, LMHC, CMHS, DMHS
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 1:00 pm-1:50 pm & 2:00-2:50 pm | Bldg 8-Mt Constance/Olympus
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Workshop #1 Neurodivergent Belonging: Finding Your Shape
In this workshop, students will learn basic understanding of neurodiversity generally, and about themselves specifically, through completing a series of prompts and exercises to understand themselves and their needs. Students can expect to learn about their sensory needs, unique ways that their brains work, how their nervous systems respond to stimuli, and how they would like to be supported by others. Students may work on the prompts alone, with others, or take them to work on after the workshop.
Workshop #2 Neurodivergent Belonging: Connecting with Other Shapes
In this workshop, students will learn about beginning, building, and maintaining friendships in their own unique ways through a combination of instruction and exercise. Students can expect to learn about starting conversations without a reliance on neurotypical constructs such as small talk, “keeping things light,” and inauthenticity. Students may work on the prompts alone, with others, or take them to work on after the workshop.
Photo of Marie Loeb MSW, LICSW, LMHC, CMHS, DMHS
Marie Loeb, MSW, LICSW, LMHC, CMHS, DMHS (any/all pronouns) founded HCF after raising two Autistic children and later discovering their own Autistic identity. Their experiences advocating against stigma and harmful systems inspired a practice rooted in affirmation and client-led care. Over the past five years, Holistic Child and Family has grown to specialize in supporting neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled, kink-aligned, and polyamorous clients across Washington State.
Informed & Empowered: A discussion about Politics & Media Literacy with
Leona Oliveros and Dra. Maribel Jimenez
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 2:00 pm-3:30 PM | Building 2
If you ever catch yourself doomscrolling online, it can feel like there is a breaking news story happening every minute of the day. Media and politics are intertwined and a part of our daily lives. Let’s learn how to be mindful of the information and content we consume. Join us for a workshop focused on curating a mindful social media algorithm, identifying news bias, and staying informed and empowered about what’s happening around the world.
Photo of Leona Oliveros
Leona Oliveros is an educator and storyteller with experience spanning alternative education, public broadcasting, and social media content development. Leona currently teaches at Highline College in the Communications department (CMST) and the High School Re-engagement program (HSEAS).
Photo and bio of Dra. Maribel Jimenez coming soon
Homecoming: Connect & Thrive
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm | Bldg 8 – Mt. Townsend
In connection with our theme, join us for a day of community celebration! We will host an Alumni panel centering on reflection, storytelling, and celebration. Following the panel discussion will be a resource fair highlighting local community organizations and partners of Highline.