In January, MAGE welcomed a new Advisory Board Council member, Pam Katz. Pam is a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. Pam developed her passion working with individuals with educational, social, and emotional needs when working as a school social worker for 15 years. During her tenure as a school social worker, Pam helped develop and implement social emotional learning curriculum with students and support staff in the delivery of these programs. Pam also worked with students with varying learning needs including students with learning disabilities, gifted students, and twice exceptional students.

Pam transitioned to her private practice 7 years ago, where she works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning differences, and trichotillomania. Pam tends to use Acceptance and Commitment therapy as her theoretical framework, and actively serves on an international and Chicago board in the larger Acceptance and Commitment Therapy community. Pam is also a trained educational advocate, having attended two summer institute programs as William and Mary Law School and earning a certificate in special education advocacy. Pam has provided trainings to organizations, schools, and parent groups on topics related to advocating for children, anxiety and emotional management. Pam has lived in the Chicagoland area all of her life, and is the mother of three teenagers, included a twice exceptional child.

Pam will sit on the Social Emotional Committee of the Advisory Board. To learn more about the MAGE Professional Advisory Council, please click here.