Program Director (July 2018- Present) Case Manager Supervisor (August 2013 – July 2018)Case Manager/Case Manager Trainer (September 2010– August 2013)• Program development, compliance, and management of a medically based Medicaid funded Adult Foster Care Program with over 460+ members across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Lead a culturally diverse team of community-based Case Managers and Registered Nurses• Developed and implemented employee and member training programs• Created policy and procedures for intakes, assessments, and annual paperwork• Primary liaison to state and federal agencies regarding the Adult Foster Care program • Provide support to individuals and caregivers who live with a variety of diagnosis(s): developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and complex health needs, etc.• Cultivated partnerships and relationships within Advocates and across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts• Created and partnered with Wheelock College to implement a Social Work Internship program• Conduct ongoing professional supervision for those seeking Social Work Licensure• Promotes the Advocates Adult Family Care program at community events and conferences, while working with culturally specific communities or organizations such as AANE, Mass Families Organizing for Change and The Autism Alliance of Metro West

I am part of a dynamic team that offers support services, including grief counseling and referrals to help people after critical incidents and respond on-site by helping individuals identify healthy coping strategies. I am trained in Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Suicide Prevention.Examples of incidents at which our team has provided emergency response and crisis management include:* Schools where students have died by suicide, homicide, medical, or accidental causes* Communities affected by tornadoes, floods, or other natural disasters* Violence in a school, workplace, or community* Highly stressful events in a workplace (e.g., assault, arrest, reduction in workforce, etc.)

Over the past 7 years I have been and active member of the Massachusetts Council for Adult Foster Care. For the last two years I have had the privilege to serve as the Vice President. As the Vice President I have been active with the following opportunities:* Advocacy at the Massachusetts State House: Writing language for bill proposal and support, in-person meetings with different Legislative Members, Collaboration with association lobbyist, Organizing and Leading AFC Awareness Day at the State House.* Continued collaboration with similar Trade Associations* Built trusting and ongoing relationships with senior leaders at Mass Health (Medicaid) and the Office of Long Term Services and Supports.* Day to day tasks: Updating Social Media (Website development, Mail Chimp, and Facebook page), ordering supplies and marketing materials, lead contact for meeting venue and catering.Visit us at: www.massafc.org or on Facebook/massafc

Provided counseling to elementary students during the school day. Created peer relationship building groups. Identified individuals in need of extra support with in and out of the classroom. Orchestrated holiday gift drives for needy families with in the school district. Created school wide initiatives and programs to promote diversity and drug safety.

Worked with Boys and Girls in groups homes for Children with Behavioral and Mental Health Concerns. Assisted with daily activities and promoting health living.

Completed overnight shifts as a domestic abuse counselor. Counseled domestic abuse victims looking for support, shelter, and future planning. Promoted the services provided by the shelter and gained community trust / support.