Hi! My name is Jessica (Jess) Mickey and I'm an Engagement Specialist and coach working in healthcare.
I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico with my dog. I have two kids in college an am a proud mama! MI is part of my life and essentially the framework in which I approach most situations. I love the saying, "Be curious, not furious"! My passions lie in collaborative care, patient and team member experience, lifelong learning, and, of course, MI!
In my free time I love seeing movies with friends, walking with my dog, yoga and dancing.
I first became interested in Motivational Interviewing over 10 years ago while working in neuroimaging research. I worked with Principal Investigators who were passionate about MI, and often utilized an MI component in their research. I dreamed of becoming trained in MI, and I finally got that opportunity when I completed the Train the Trainer program in October 2021 with Drs. Bill Miller and Terri Moyers. Currently, I use MI almost daily, both in my personal and professional life. My area of expertise is in small group coaching, healthcare and with justice-involved and substance using populations. I believe the Spirit of MI is a way of life and I try very hard to engage in that Spirit every day.
