Celia Robidoux Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Arizona, United States

This position plays a pivotal role in supporting health equity efforts of the Pima County Health Department. Housed in the new Office of Policy, Resilience and Equity. This position supports staff and programs to work more effectively in partnership with the community, address health disparities, strengthen DEI capabilities, and effectively change policy and systems to address the health needs of Pima County residents equitably. This position will guide the health equity strategy and programmatic development at the Pima County Health Department.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Aurora Coaching, LLC is designed to help individuals and organizations as they seek out to their next stage of growth and transformation. Committed to lifelong learning, owner of Aurora Coaching, Celia holds a Master's degree in Social Justice and Community Organizing, a Bachelor’s of Science in Justice Studies with a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies Certification. Celia is also an alumna of class Nine of the American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center and is a Certified Professional Integrative Coach earned from the Institute of Integrative Coach Training.Key Highlights of working with Celia:▪ Consults with non-profit leadership on how to shift their agency culture to be more culturally inclusive, people centered, and focused on equitable solutions.▪ Leads the design, development, and coordination of leadership programs for clients.▪ Creates and executes customized training, coaching, and consulting for nonprofits and businesses focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles, safe spaces, and values-based leadership.▪ Consults and supports development of inclusive procedures, and policies for staff.▪ Supports business owners and their staff in building a work environment that promotes acceptance, safety, and belonging through coaching and mediation.• Guides non-profit leadership through strategic planning including the steps, successes, possible barriers, and evaluation for their plans.• Establish measurable goals and key performance through coaching relationships with individuals and teams in various sectors to achieve their desired outcomes.• Pays attention to detail in all tasks and ensures information is distributed to the clients, gaps are addressed and closed, and the client experience is seamless and high-quality.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Was responsible for program development, staff management, and funding development for services directed at Southern Arizona's LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized populations. Led the growth and sustainability for all programs and activities, including developing relationships with community members, conducting needs assessments, and collaborating with community partners, agencies, and government entities.• A member of the executive leadership team (ELT), developed/revised guidelines, policies, and processes regarding program delivery, client services, compliance, data analysis, performance management, risk management, strategic planning, financial, and program monitoring, for the purpose of agency sustainability.• Delivered administrative and project management by executing compliant, timely, accurate, and complete reports to five federally funded grants that total in more $1,000,000 a year for department program and services.• Supervised, assigned, evaluated, and provided coaching to a team of ten staff, including the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques when resolving complex issues.• Oversaw and evaluated the effectiveness of programs and services to assures compliance with applicable federal, state, and county related laws, rules and regulations.• Participated in the creation of IDEA focused technical assistance to ensure cultural competency when providing direct services to marginalized identities and communities.• Ensured financial and program compliance of projects through the management of a team of staff and contractors, including time and resource planning and management.• Acted as the primary point of contact for community, partner, and program inquiries, concerns, and feedback, ensuring timely and effective communication.• Fostered a collaborative environment, promoting open communication and feedback.• Enlisted the support of the staff, stakeholders, ELT, and the CEO to support client success.

Tucson

POP RELEVANCY is the place where Pop culture meets real life. It’s about looking at the social constructs of our modern society through the lens of Pop.Celia will be contributing articles, essays and creating training that bring social justice and social issues to light through Pop culture.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Arizona Serve is a leader in the Arizona national service community. With the mission to connect passionate people with transformative community projects to fight poverty. I supported three AmeriCorps State programs, and an AmeriCorps VISTA project all which placed more than 200 members in service throughout Pima and Yavapai Counties.▪ Directly managed an advanced portfolio of complex AmeriCorps State, National, and VISTA projects in several Arizona Counties culminating in a budget over $700,000 in federal funds.▪ Oversaw and managed the programmatic, financial, technical, and administrative components of grants management and program development across all AmeriCorps streams of service with a budget totaling more than $1,000,000.▪ Worked in partnership with the Prescott College human resource and operations management to identify staffing needs including allocation for staff development and accessibility.▪ Organized and facilitated monthly meetings of Arizona AmeriCorps Programs (National, State, VISTA, and Senior) to foster collaborative relationships and identify opportunities to increase awareness of AmeriCorps' mission and programs with non-profit organizations, foundations, and other partners.▪ Managed, evaluated, and coached six full time staff by maintaining a practical and equitable balance in workload, adjusting priorities and determining resource requirements.• Oversaw the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing to placement, for roles ranging from paid staff of Arizona Serve and AmeriCorps volunteers at varying position types and commitments.• Ensured financial and program compliance of projects through the management of a team of staff and contractors, including time and resource planning and management.• Acted as the primary point of contact for community, partner, and program inquiries, concerns, and feedback, ensuring timely and effective communication.• Fostered a collaborative environment, promoting open communication and feedback.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Provided technical assistance and program development to current or potential project grantees throughout the grant life cycle, ensuring all aspects were carried out in compliance with AmeriCorps program policies and guidance.• Facilitated annual and quarterly reviews to monitor program performance and expenditures to ensure progress towards financial and programmatic objectives.• Conducted regular project check-ins and updates with grantees and members to keep them informed about project progress and any changes.• Interpreted regulations, rules, policies and procedures for current and perspective sub-grantees by relaying legal and regulatory requirements for programmatic and fiscal management of federal grants including the writing, execution, and management of more than 30 host-site MOUs.• Worked closely with the Executive Director and the Arizona Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism to identify, and cultivate new grantees and projects within service delivery areas.• Provided technical advice and guidance to grantee senior management to solve unusual problems or issues related to portfolio management.• Facilitated the development of Arizona Serve’s AmeriCorps State leadership development programming impacting 180 AmeriCorps members and more than 40 community partner host-sites.• Worked closely with the Arizona Serve Executive Director to plan and monitor the program budget including large grant awards totaling in more than $350,000.00.• Lead the AmeriCorps State teams by taking ownership of projects, demonstrating accountability, and a results-oriented mindset.• Ensured the successful placement of diverse candidates using our recruitment and selection process which leveraged candidates from our internal network and through internet tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.• Continually provided direct, specific, and actionable feedback to team members to quickly address performance needs including both strengths and weaknesses.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

▪ Created a standardization of compliance processes, technical assistance, and program development to current or potential grantees or project sponsors throughout the grant life cycle, ensuring all aspects are carried out in compliance with AmeriCorps program policies and guidance.▪ Develop and executed member and partner retention practices and strategies, resulting in 90% retention rate of 180 members over the course of the three-year AmeriCorps State grant and building partnerships with 25+ nonprofit and K-12 schools throughout Pima and Santa Cruz counties.• Facilitated the National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC), member enrollment, and exit processes, both in files and eGrants, for more than 180 AmeriCorps State members over course of a three-year grant cycle.• Mentored, trained, and supported a team of individuals reporting to me to effectively deliver on the core deliverables of their projects• Fostered and maintained strong relationships with existing partners, members, and community stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and continued investment in our projects.

Pima Prevention Partnership Sin Puertas

As a Workforce Development Specialist with Youth and Family Services at Pima Prevention Partnership Sin Puertas, I will provide tutoring, mentoring, in-service-learning, skills training, life skills and employability skills training to clients in an individual and group format.The role also includes counseling clients on educational and skill requirements necessary to attain goals on their individual service plans as well as labor market opportunities, including availability of jobs, job training programs, and training/job acquisition resources.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Public Allies Arizona is a 10-month, paid AmeriCorps program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. Helping to cultivate emerging leadership in social justice, non profit leadership, and capacity building.▪ Liaised with Public Allies National Office (PANO) to during periodic reviews to monitor program performance and expenditures of the Arizona chapter, its members, and project sponsors to ensure programs achieve desired outcomes and local community impact.▪ Facilitated recruitment process for Public Allies Arizona which included pre-screening, interviews, a matching fair, and final interviews with interested host sites. If selected, responsibilities included, scheduling and conducting NSCH and other onboarding tasks.▪ Directly managed and coached a total of 60 Public Allies Arizona AmeriCorps members including auditing program reporting, timesheet completion, and ensuring progress towards completion of contracted hours, while increasing the professional and personal success of the members.▪ Provided technical assistance to Public Allies Arizona partner sites to ensure compliance with AmeriCorps policies and procedures, including prohibited activities, and the National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC).▪ Oversaw the organization and creation of the Public Allies Arizona Alumni Network Board resulting in 120+ Public Allies and AmeriCorps alumni serving as volunteers during NSDOS, community outreach, and collaborative efforts to increase awareness of AmeriCorps' mission and programs.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

As a pharmacy technician I worked closely with a pharmacist to ensure the health and safety of our patients. Located, dispensed, packed, and labeled prescribed medication for patients before review for accuracy by a pharmacist and then dispensed to the patient.Helped health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone, answering questions and requests, and referring inquiries to the pharmacist.Maintained pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and removing outdated drugs.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Coordinating, implementing, leading and designing service projects and mini-grant process.Partnered with ASU to promote service learning to ASU students and community.Planned and lead large service day projects for 25 allies.Created a rubric and proposal for service groups.Collaborated with the State Commission Office of Volunteerism and National Service to support large scale AmeriCorps projects.

Developing a strong alumni program that engages and offers opportunities for more growth; reaching out to the community to build a strong service oriented community through new leadership.

Provided legendary customer service while creating hot and cold beverages and serving prepared hot and cold foods.Handle various forms of payment for retail purchases from customers.Maintained a clean and sanitized environment for customers.

Promoting volunteerism through community outreach, developing internal structure to help keep track of clients and managing volunteers for our organization.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Collected information from customers to create, file and manage service and warranty claims on all retail merchandise.Visited customer homes to document any damage on merchandise.Conducted excellent customer service to clients via telephone, email and in person.Tracked replacement furniture and supplies from both national and international vendors.Worked with sales, marketing, and warehouse teams to ensure customer claims were given care and priority during their claim processes

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Managed cash, credit cards, and checks in the register including refunds and returns.Designed window and product displays for optimal product merchandising.Sold a weekly average of $500.00 a month in clothing and accessories increasing total store sales.Assisted with inventory and full store resets during seasonal promotions.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Received incoming calls from customers looking to purchase various products.Cultivated sales for various products from health products, to electronics, and mental health support.Secured more than 15% commission off of weekly sales around $1,000 or more.Used a computer and headset to manage all client sales and customer service reports.Attended quarterly trainings on new products and any other updates for current products offered through our company.

Master'S Degree, Social Justice And Community Organizing

B.S., Justice Studies

Activities and Societies: Member of M.E.Ch.A de ASU, Youth Conference Co-Chair 07-08 Youth workshop facilitator for the 2008 East Valley.