Jordan Potash

Jordan S. Potash, PhD, ATR-BC, REAT, LPAT (DC), LCPAT (MD) is a registered, board certified, and licensed art therapist, as well as, registered expressive arts therapist (USA). He is Associate Professor in the Art Therapy Graduate Program at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. As an art therapist for 25 years, Potash has worked with clients of all ages in many settings including schools, clinics, and community art studios. He has worked with organizations in Washington DC focused on youth experiencing homelessness and families managing grief. His primarily interests are in the applications of art and art therapy in the service of community development, social change, and peacebuilding. Potash has authored several articles and book chapters as well as presented at conferences, universities, and communities globally including U.S.A., United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Israel, Korea, Singapore. In support of the art therapy profession, Potash served as Editor of Art Therapy (2019-2024) and led advocacy efforts for the passage and implementation of the DC Professional Art Therapist Licensure Amendment Act. For more information, view podcasts of past lectures, or to view his portfolio, please visit www.jordanpotash.com.