Jacinta holds a BA in Speech Communications from the University of NC at Greensboro and a MPA in Nonprofit Mang. from Georgia State University. She has taken many workshops and trainings from esteemed poets and poetry therapists. Her related certifications include:

Wellness Coach -- Certified Coaching Alliance, an ICF approved program
Mindfulness Teacher --  Mindfulness Educators, an IPHM approved program
Reiki 1 -- Heal Center
​Foot Reflexology -- Heal Center
Spirit Guide Coach -- Deborah King, Certified Spirit Guide 
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She is currently working on earning a certificate in Ho-oponopono (a practice of reconciliation and forgiveness).