K. Cynthia Fashaw Email & Phone Number

Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States

DAKOTA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICESSocial Services Program Coordinator, 8/2021-present Coordinating the activities of the Dakota County Integrated Children’s Mental Health Collaborative, the Interagency Early Intervention Committee and other interdisciplinary groups identified by the Collaborative Board and Dakota County Children and Family Services. .

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

 Developed and conducted trainings on Race, Culture and Inclusion, the Intersection of Race and Mental Health in Cultural Communities, and Mental Health and Long-Term Trauma for African Americans following a Season of Unrest.  Bridge Intracultural Communication Challenges Experienced in Intercultural Spaces- Catalyst for Initiating Effective Individual.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

 Lead Children's Programs & Multicultural Outreach initiatives, hire, train, & direct Children's Programs Team, staff, interns, & volunteers, manage/administer $250,000 in multi-grant funding & donor gifts; provide mental health, suicide prevention, & multi-cultural education to professionals & community members. Serve on Management Team, respond to.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

 Provided support services to Minneapolis Public School teachers, students, and families, and developed/implemented school success improvement plans.  Conducted in-home consultations, defined family and student challenges, collaborated with social service agencies and community partners, and facilitated execution of student achievement plans. Assessed.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

 Recruited to develop the scope, direction, and goals of new Multicultural Outreach director position, championed and promoted NAMI Minnesota Multicultural Program, facilitated outreach to African American mental and chemical health and social service agencies, and provided education and support to African American and American Indian communities..

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

 Strategized, developed, and presented pilot housing project plan to the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Legislature. Conceptualized and co-authored HCMC Cultural Competency Plan that was adapted and introduced in Hennepin County Medical Center hospital, reviewed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and recommended for nationwide.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

 Provided case management and social service support and for clinic patients and families in crisis, developed/implemented patient care plans, and responded to special patient needs. Conducted childbirth classes and educated medical residents on cultural competency and medical diversity. Developed/implemented Family Medical Center Cultural Competency.