Jeniris Garay

Jeniris is a licensed, board-certified music therapist and clinical educator with a passion for humanitarian work. She holds a master's degree in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a bachelor's degree in Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music. Fluent in 4 languages and proficient in over 10 musical instruments, she has pioneered international service-learning trips and presented at numerous conferences across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Currently, Jeniris holds a position at Hands in Harmony, a nonprofit organization offering Neurologic Music Therapy services to Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts. She served as Vice President-Latin America for the 2019-2020 year and is excited to continue serving the LAMTN as President for the upcoming year.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Berklee College of Music (2010 — 2013)
• Humanities University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (2006 — 2009)
• High School Diploma Antilles High School (2002 — 2006)

Companies

• Music Therapist / Service Coordinator North Suffolk Mental Health Association (2022)
• Artist/Teacher University of Rhode Island (2021 — 2022)
• Music Therapist, Clinical Supervisor Hands in Harmony (2020 — 2022)
• Manager of Therapeutic Intervention / Internship Supervisor Fuller Hospital (2019 — 2020)
• Music Therapist, Clinical Training Supervisor Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2018 — 2019)
• Entertainter & Multi-instrumentalist Howl at the Moon (2015 — 2018)
• Access Technology Specialist Harvard University Graduate School of Education (2017 — 2018)
• Founder and Manager S.T.A.R. Music Therapy, LLC (2015 — 2017)
• Faculty Music Therapist Community Music Center of Boston (2013 — 2015)