Chaparrelle is an EU-US dual national who grew up between the thumping heartbeat of Los Angeles and the contrasting culture of France and Italy. She is a Columbia University alumni where she completed two Masters degrees in the fields of human behavior and is currently finishing up her Doctorate in Psychology, as well as holding a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Mills College. She has taught numerous psychology courses with youth and adults and is trained in yoga and mindfulness. Today, she is dedicated to people, health, wellbeing, learning, creativity and capacity building.
In her spare time she enjoys thrifting, being in nature, experiencing new cultures, learning and pursuing growth opportunities, running or yoga, trying new foods and spending time with family and friends, especially her son named Leif!