Lynn El-Roeiy
MA, MSW, LMSW
I believe that education is one of the most powerful and transformative tools in life. I have prioritized learning about the fields of psychology, social work, communication, and self-fulfillment to ensure that I can provide my clients with a high-quality, intellectual, and curated coaching experience. I will always be a lifelong student and continue to gather additional skills, expertise, and mastery of new techniques to maintain an innovative skillset that best serves others.
Prior to my career in social work and counseling, I nurtured my passion for design, studio art, and creative writing. I worked as a graphic and picture book designer for various children's book publishing houses in New York City and was privileged to with Caldecott Winning illustrators and world-renowned authors. I am also a freelance writer and participate in writing seminars, podcast performances, and write articles for cultural venues and publications. I believe that self-expression is a key part of transformation and encourage all of my clients to develop creative outlets.
EXPERIENCE
May 2024 - May 2025
USC Telehealth Clinic
MSW Intern Clinician ​
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for clients aged 12 through the lifespan
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Operate under supervising licensed clinical social worker to formulate client diagnosis, treatment evaluation, and case consultations for clients
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Perform clinical case management duties, including appointment scheduling, documentation, electronic meeting invitations, and providing external resources or referrals
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Serve as a peer mentor to incoming interns, assisting with clinic technology, policies, and case consultation
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Manage full course load, ongoing macro projects, and academic commitments during internship
Oct 2021 - May 2024
Scholastic
Visual Designer ​
- Conceive and produce ideas and design based on creative briefs and marketing strategy
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Design print materials, including advertisements, logos, posters, postcards, POP, bookmarks, invitations, signage, catalogs, and sell sheets
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Design digital marketing assets, including website banner ads, graphics, social media posts, and animated GIFs
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Prepare print and digital files for production
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Promote children's books for toddlers, middle-graders, and teens in support of marketing, publicity, sales, and conventions teams
Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
Little, Brown Young Readers at Hachette Book Group
Assistant Designer ​
- Design 8-10 frontlist titles per season
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Manage all picture book and select licensing reprints under tight or urgent deadlines
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Participate in sketch reviews, art conceptualization, and production status meetings
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Liaise with high profile authors and maintain communications with book stakeholders
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Help manage two full-time freelancers and delegate projects to work for hire artists
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Prepare files for print, pre press and digital production for 4/C and 1/C titles
Mar 2019 - Feb 2021
Little, Brown Young Readers at Hachette Book Group
Design Assistant ​
- Design picture book covers and interior spreads
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Manage master schedule of books to make sure key production, marketing, and sales milestones deadlines are met
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Provide project management and design process support to Art and Creative Directors and Design Department
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Prep files to be released in line with 4 Color and 1 Color production standards with complex features (i.e. embellishment, specialty ink, spot features, etc.)
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Record and return artwork, coordinate artist portfolio reviews, and research illustration trends for future artist commissions and potential collaborations
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Prepare marketing and creative services assets for industry events and competitions
Aug 2017 - Nov 2018
ABRAMS Books
Marketing & Creative Services Assistant ​
- Assist Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Publicity with executive projects
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Sales conference coordination (i.e. tip sheets, reading notebooks, PowerPoints)
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Administrator for weekly Marketing meetings and company-wide meetings
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​Manage departmental budget and spearheaded initiative to create more effective, digitized expense tracking system
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Project manager for select title and social media marketing plans and SEO research
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Attend and plan company presence at national conferences and publishing showcases
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Liaise with design, editorial, and sales departments to create promotional materials and deliver photography and digital marketing assets
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Created comprehensive training manual for current and future members of department on how to perform all administrative tasks related to the role
EDUCATION
2025 - 2026
iPEC
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACH (CPC)
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Certified COR.E Dynamics
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Certified Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP)
2023 - 2025
University of
Southern California
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
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Specialization in Adult Mental Health & Wellness
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60 Unit Education Course
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Earned LMSW Certification in 2025
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Graduated with Dean's List Honors, which is reserved for students who maintain a 4.0 GPA for the duration of the MSW program
2024 - 2025
University of
Southern California
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
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Completed graduate-level certificate focused on practice in clinical settings through specialized training in theoretical, empirical, and practice knowledge relevant to integrative social work settings and addressing barriers to mental health treatment
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Coursework focused on assessment, conceptualization, diagnosis, treatment, and diversity in social work and social justice
2023 - 2024
University of
Southern California
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN ADDICTION
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Completed graduate-level certificate focused on addiction, recovery, substance abuse, familial support, and group leadership and experiences in recovery
2018 - 2020
Parsons School
of Design
CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC & DIGITAL DESIGN
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8 course program focused on Adobe Creative Suite: ​​
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​Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Introduction to Web & Mobile Design, Graphic Design I, Typography, History of Graphic Design, Color Design
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2017
Columbia University
COLUMBIA PUBLISHING COURSE
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Six-week intensive course on all aspects of book, magazine, and digital media publishing
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Served as Publisher/CEO of adult trade publishing house during Book Workshop and Digital Editor of children's magazine during Magazine Workshop
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Prepared sample reader's report and publicity campaign on two full-length manuscripts
2015 - 2017
Georgetown
University
MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION, CULTURE & TECHNOLOGY
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Focus on Communication Design and Digital Marketing
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Activities and Societies: CCT Tech Tours, Creative Writing Workshops, Graduate Student Organization Representative
2011 - 2015
Kenyon College
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING
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Activities and Societies: Head Community Advisor, Community Advisor, Kenyon Review Associate, MESA (Middle Eastern Students Association) Member, Discrimination Advisor, Relay for Life Committee Chair, Student Conduct Review Board Voting Member
LICENSURES
2025 - 2026
Connecticut State Licensure
MASTERS LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW)
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Validation Number: 23641352
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License Number: 11550
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Issue Date: 08/12/2025
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Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
2025 - 2026
Virginia State Licensure
MASTERS LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW)
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License Number: 0903004686
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Issue Date: 08/30/2025
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Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
2025 - 2027
Massachusetts State Licensure
CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)
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License Number: LCSW2142019
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Issue Date: 09/11/2025
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Expiration Date: 09/28/2027
2025 - 2027
Delaware State Licensure
LICENSED MASTERS SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW)
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License Number: Q3-0011563
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Issue Date: 09/17/2025
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Expiration Date: 01/31/2027
2025 - 2027
Maryland State Licensure
LICENSED MASTERS SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW)
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License Number: 33919
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Issue Date: 10/03/2025
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Expiration Date: 10/31/2027
AWARDS & HONORS
2023 - 2025
University of
Southern California
DEAN'S LIST GRADUATION HONORS
Awarded highest dean's list honors for my MSW degree, which is reserved for students who maintain a 4.0 GPA throughout the program
2011 - 2015
Kenyon College
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING
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Activities and Societies: Head Community Advisor, Community Advisor, Kenyon Review Associate, MESA (Middle Eastern Students Association) Member, Discrimination Advisor, Relay for Life Committee Chair, Student Conduct Review Board Voting Member
2014
Kenyon College
GARY SWEENEY OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ADVISOR AWARD
Awarded annually in recognition of one student staff member of the Housing and Residential LIfe team, "who most exemplifies the qualities of leadership, loyalty, responsibility, dedication and caring for Kenyon students and the Kenyon community."
2014 & 2015
Kenyon College
TEAM PLAYER AWARD
Awarded twice (May, 2013 and May, 2014) by an annual popular vote, "to the staff member who always treats other staff members with respect. They consider the ideas and opinions of others, willingly accept their own responsibilities and always help others when needed. Utilizing strong interpersonal skills, they work toward maintaining harmonious relationships and by doing so, enhance overall staff productivity."
2013
Kenyon College
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY AWARD
Awarded annually, "in recognition of one CA's ability to build a community that has been socially responsive, collectively accountable, involved and invested, and his or her dedication to forming meaningful relationships with residents."
2013
Kenyon College
COMMUNITY ADVISOR OF THE MONTH
Awarded during September, 2013 and April, 2013 for outstanding performance as a Community Advisor for programming, task management, dedication to the position and ability to handle severe crises.