Chelsea Dickinson

Co-Owner | Development | Admissions

Chelsea believes in the power of authentic connection, innovative thinking, and supportive relationships. In her role as the Director of Business Development and Admissions, her focus is to fully support the young adults, families, and professionals who are seeking the unique solutions that Echo provides. Chelsea weaves together her extensive experience in business development, leadership, and life coaching to help faculty, students, and families to navigate each unique journey to a thriving adulthood.

Background/Experience

Chelsea’s schooling has been an equal mix of social work and business administration. Certified as a Family Life Coach in 2009, she continues to enjoy her work as a certified parent and trauma healing coach. Chelsea began her experience in the adolescent and young adult behavioral health industry in 2002. Her past roles have ranged from program admission to the director of development for a national financial company specializing in funding mental health services.  Over her career, she has traveled throughout the United States, evaluating therapeutic programs, and building a network of like-minded professionals. Her inspiration is fueled by the learning of innovative and effective ways young people can heal, families can reunite, and the incredible professionals who make this possible.

Chelsea is the proud mother of three young adults. Her passion for supporting teens and young adults is rooted in her experiences as a mother, former foster parent, and family member to those facing and overcoming mental health challenges, learning differences, and addiction. Her professional and personal experiences work together to bring an authentic approach to developing relationships that support and inspire lasting change.

Interests

Chelsea is game for anything related to outdoor fun, making memories, and eating good food. She has a knack for creating fairy gardens, making funny faces, painting rocks, long bike rides, and having impromptu dancing parties- anywhere and anytime. She believes nature is medicine and can be found playing outside, no matter the seasons. Her favorite activities include kayaking, mountain biking, snow skiing, and good old-fashioned snow sledding.

Fun Facts

Chelsea is a CrossFit fan, which surprised her as she never considered herself an athlete growing up. She is also a proud 5th generation Idahoan.