Dakota Austin
Recovery Coach
Dakota Austin is a Certified Peer Support Specialist who provides support for individuals experiencing symptoms of psychosis. Dakota hosts a bi-weekly art group and other art-related activities on the in-patient unit.
Dakota joined Vanderbilt in October of 2023 and is working toward becoming an art therapist. She has been involved in the arts community since 2012 creating murals to bring awareness to social injustices, human trafficking and women’s rights. She continues to use her art skills at Vanderbilt as a means of recovery and hope for individuals who have experienced decompensation in their mental health.