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Oakland, Ca, Us

Oakland, California, United States

- Enhance the capacity of 15 community-based organizations by providing training on migration, displacement, peer support, mental health, and refugee wellness- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with CBOs and partners, advocating for grantee needs, developing resource guides, and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.- Monitor and evaluate subgrantees’ refugee mental health programs through in-person and virtual site visits, and data analysis to identify opportunities for capacity building and ensure grant compliance- Analyze statistical and qualitative program data using Excel and develop reports for the California Department of Public Health to illustrate program impact and guide decision-making- Review RFAs for competitive application processes, analyze grant applications, and recommend awardees

Berkeley, California, United States

- Investigated the economic impact of COVID-19 on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and develop targeted solutions for economic empowerment - Completed literature reviews to inform upcoming studies - Wrote project proposals to apply for external funding and drafted study protocols- Identified potential community partners to facilitate study recruitment and program co-creation

Oakland, California, United States

- Provided therapy and case management to refugees from Cambodia and Vietnam- Co-facilitated support groups for Cambodian elders who are survivors of trauma- Developed trauma-informed, strengths-based curriculum for support groups- Utilized motivational interviewing to co-create targeted treatment plans with clients- Coordinated care through partnership building with clients, clinical staff, community partners, and social service organizations in the East Bay region

San Leandro, California, United States

- Evaluated existing behavioral health workforce partnership programs between Federally Qualified Health Centers in Alameda County and local social work schools- Interviewed students, clinicians, program directors, faculty, and policy experts to learn how partnership programs can be improved- Transcribed interviews and analyzed text to identify themes from interviews- Wrote and distributed a landscape analysis that provided recommendations for program improvement, centering the promotion of equity in behavioral health- Presented interactive trainings to behavioral health clinics about how to enhance their workforce development programs and support clinicians- Trained staff and interns on utilizing Racism as a Root Cause Framework to understand and address public health challenges

Oakland, California, United States

- Provided psychosocial assessments, trauma-informed therapy, and case management services to adult patients in an integrated behavioral health setting- Utilized motivational interviewing to co-create treatment plans with patients - Designed case management assessment tools in EPIC to document patient progress towards goals and monitor outcomes - Coordinated care with clinicians, community partners, and social service organizations - Developed therapeutic practice through didactic training and direct clinical social work

Alameda, California, United States

- Evaluated Telecare’s Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan- Trained staff on operationalizing the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services and increasing anti-racist praxis- Conducted qualitative interviews related to telehealth utilization and implementation- Recommend organizational changes to telehealth, based on qualitative data analysis

Sacramento, California Area

-Developed Individualized Program Plans, annually, with a caseload of 86 clients to identify client strengths, set goals, and improve client independence-Coordinated client care through referrals to community partners and provided assistance with resource navigation- Advocated for client's needs during fair hearings, IEP meetings, and social service meetings -Identified cost-effective interventions, purchased services, and tracked finances-Collaborated with Community Services Committee to assist with problem-solving for complex cases that required resource development and/or financial support

Sacramento, California

- Conducted quarterly health and wellness assessments with a caseload of 50+ refugee clients to help them identify goals and achieve self-sufficiency - Provided 1:1 coaching and group education to clients on navigating the U.S. healthcare/social service systems - Facilitated care-coordination including making referrals to community partners - Performed ongoing data quality assurance and case file review for funder reports - Developed long-term partnerships with local organizations to promote resource access among refugee populations

Sacramento, California Area

- Coordinated the daily operations of a 1:1 literacy tutoring program with teachers, parents, and volunteers at Ethel Phillips Elementary School- Developed and implemented individualized reading plans for 52 students- Coached 80+ volunteer tutors on the implementation of literacy best-practices- Facilitated research on student participation and social-emotional learning through participant recruitment, survey distribution, and data entry

Waltham, Ma

-Lead hands-on educational activities for children ages 5 months - 6 years old-Taught children through structured play and supervised small group instruction (4-8 students)-Prepared and maintained classroom materials-Coordinated with lead teachers and other assistants

Wolf Health Psychology Laboratory

- Studied molecular pathways linking psychosocial states, such as stress, anxiety, or depression, and health outcomes- Completed literature reviews to inform upcoming studies and recruited participants- Reviewed and edited articles to prepare for publication- Designed questionnaires using Qualtrics to collect study data

Sacramento, California Area

-Supported headteacher in Japanese, physiology, and stop-motion cartoon art classes-Organized and facilitated instructional classroom activities-Tutored 6th-9th grade students independently or in small groups-Carried out supportive and clerical tasks

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Health And Social Behavior, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Asian & Pacific Islander Women’s Circle; Rapid Reviews: COVID-19Concentration: Health and Social Behavior

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Advancing Health And Wellbeing Across The Adult Lifespan, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Asian Pacific Islander Social Worker CaucusConcentration: Advancing Health and Wellbeing Across the Adult.

Bachelor’S Degree, Health: Science, Society, And Policy, 3.92

Activities and Societies: Brandeis Catholic Students Organization, Swing Dancing Club, Brandeis Yoga Club, Brandeis Japanese Students.

High School