Tamir Reyes, LCSW
Scholarship Chair
Tamir Reyes, LCSW, is an Afro-Latina clinical leader, therapist, speaker, and the Executive Director of Savia Community Counseling Services in New Jersey. With more than 15 years of experience in community mental health, she has dedicated her career to developing programs, strengthening clinical teams, and expanding access to culturally responsive, trauma-informed behavioral health services.
Tamir’s clinical background includes trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative practices, and work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. As a leader and presenter, she creates thoughtful and engaging spaces to explore mental health, identity, emotional wellness, cultural humility, and sustainable practices for helping professionals.
A proud first-generation Dominican American, wife, and mamá of two girls, Tamir brings warmth, storytelling, and a deep respect for lived experience to her work. She is passionate about helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered while advancing more inclusive and culturally grounded approaches to mental health care.