Leadership is a scarce resource in today’s workplace.  Excellent leadership involves a synergistic combination of agentic skills (getting the work done) and people skills.There are plenty of leaders who have learned the essential analytic tools necessary for leadership. However, there are far fewer leaders who are skilled in motivating and developing employees so that these individuals can unleash their potential to maximize their performance.To achieve these sorts of results leaders can learn to become trusted advisors and coaches for their people.Coaching involves direct interaction with a person, team, or unit to identify developing skills and deepen knowledge within people and across people and units. In addition, coaching often addresses removing barriers that are preventing the individual or workgroup from achieving desired results.This course focuses on the art and science of coaching including theory and practice.  The curriculum will cover theory and practice for three aspects of the coaching process – knowledge-based (information and skills), motivation-based (inspiration and passion), and strategy-based (communication and integration). The course will enable course participants to become skilled coaches for peers, work groups, and direct reports. The curriculum will focus on primary coaching skills, tools, processes, and behaviors that a coach uses.  In addition, participants will learn facilitation skills as the preferred methodology for achieving successful coaching programs.Course participants will have the opportunity to utilize this material in practice coaching sessions with supervision and feedback from peers and the instructor.Topics to be addressed and worked with in the coaching process include the roles of a trusted advisor, creative problem solving, interpersonal barriers (what is holding a person back), people skills, relationship building, dialogue skills, negotiation tools, managing conflict, and teamwork.

Assists with strategic planning, development and execution of short, mid, and long term goal setting for mid-level and C-Suite execs for small to mid-sized companies.

As board president I conduct study sessions, lead board meeting, closed session and board training, and presides at all meetings of the board of education.I have responsibility for keeping order, ensuring board members have the opportunity for input and discussion, maintaining a respectful process, and moving the agenda along.

The role of the school board is to ensure that school districts are responsive to the values, beliefs and priorities of their communities. Boards fulfill this role by performing five major responsibilities:Setting directionEstablishing an effective and efficient structureProviding supportEnsuring accountabilityProviding community leadership as advocates for children, the school district and public schoolsThese five responsibilities represent core functions that are so fundamental to a school system’s accountability to the public that they can only be performed by an elected governing body. Authority is granted to the board as a whole, not each member individually. Therefore, board members fulfill these responsibilities by working together as a governance team with the superintendent to make decisions that will best serve all the students in the community.

Facilitated the structuring of a program designed to support the re-entry of formerly incarcerated youth. Responsible for leading the conceptualization, structuring and development of programming for grant solicitation for small, medium and large-scale clients. Works closely with clients to determine solutions for daily operations and business-related issues and problems. Created an environment oriented on trust, open communication, creative thinking, and team cohesion which enhances our collective vision and assists in developing and achieving project goals and objectives. Leads the facilitation and maintenance of client relationships which has afforded continued consulting relationships. Works closely with clients to ensure they understood newly designed processes.

Departmental leader for all substance use disorder (SUD) services across age groups of child, youth,adult, and older adult populations for Alameda County Behavioral Health Care (ACBH). Active member in the Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) Executive leadership team responsible for departmental level policies, procedures, mental health plan administration. SUD Leadership includes direct supervision of a multidisciplinary team of four staff who provide operational support for SUD services. Personnel management includes recruiting, hiring, supervising, and coaching program staff who direct reports. SUD service oversight includes detoxification programs, inpatient residential treatment, perinatal services, adolescent SUD services, medication assisted treatment programs, and outpatient service modalities. Other internal partnership includes Adolescent SUD services in the Juvenile Justice Center in Alameda County where SUD treatment is delivered to in-custody youth. Developed policies and procedures for SUD related programs including responding to State Plans of Correction as need for compliance under regulatory guidelines. Further responsibilities of SUD Director within ACBH include for the fiscal oversight budgeting responsibilities of all program funds and allocations as well as community provider contact management and negotiations for service delivery. Directly responsible for all local and State level audits, compliance, and regulatory statutes in the administration of Alameda County’s SUD Organized Delivery System (ODS). Working withinternal and external stakeholders is a key role as SUD director as well as developing levels of care asoutlined by statutory regulations and client and community needs.

Serves as the Interim Director of Alameda County Substance Use Disorder. Primary functions include overseeing the Drug-Medical funded and other substance use programs throughout Almeda county.

As a commissioner, our objective is to act as a facilitator on community-wide crime prevention programs. These aims are accomplished by incorporating active participation by our citizens, businesses and the police department. Collectively, we strive to furnish resources to increase awareness; help to reduce crime; and provide open communications between the community and its police department.By working collaboratively with involved parties, the commission hopes to create an environment where people care about each other and their respective neighborhoods, enhancing the quality of life and reduce crime.

As presiding officer of the club and the board, the president works closely with the board of directors and committee chairmen to establish and follow a strategic plan, set goals for improving the members’ club experience and increase the impact of the club’s service in the community by adding new members to the club.

Supervises three (3) staff, including developing annual strategic goal setting supporting goal attainment. Member of the Child & Young Adult Executive Leadership Team. Provides fiscal oversight and operational leadership for various mental health contracts including partial oversight of adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) programs in collaboration with the SUD department. Responsible for school-based behavioral health and special education services budget totaling $40 million of the overall CYASOC budget. Prepared, developed, & coordinated the CYASOC portion of the Triennial Specialty Mental Health audit.Coordinates various Behavioral Health provider meetings delivering pertinent information about legislative, fiscal, and programmatic discussion items.Provides administrative oversight for various school-based and community-based child and youth mental health programs including contract negotiations and development of program goals.Oversees Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Funded Programs including contract negotiation, deliverable progress, and address managed interpersonal relationships. Streamlined the administrative functions of MHSA program tracking and document submission. Developed online submission tools for document tracking. Serves as the CYASOC data request point of contact.Planned and led monthly provider/ school-based planning sessions to address the changing COID-19 landscape.Manages the MHSA funded California State East Bay Early Childhood Collaboration Program. Developed tracking tools to gauge program effectiveness and measure progress toward goal attainment.

Taught in this Evening/ WeekendMBA Course at the University of California at Berkeley. Leadership communication is a workshop in the fundamentals of public speaking in today's business environment. Through prepared and impromptu speeches aimed at moving others to action, peer coaching, and lectures, students will sharpen their authentic and persuasive communication skills, develop critical listening skills, improve their abilities to give, receive, and apply feedback, and gain confidence as public speakers.

Appointed as a member of the district's equal employment opportunity advisory committee to promote understanding and support of equal employment opportunity policies and procedures. Responsibilities include identifying and eliminating potential biases in the application, screening, interviewing and hiring process in Contra Costa Community College District.

The Friends of the Antioch Library is an organization dedicated to improving library services in Antioch. Through membership donations and Book Sale earnings, the Friends provide the library with books, tapes, magazines, and compact discs. We also provide children's and cultural programs for the community.

• Conceptualized, designed and implemented the Career Training and Employment Center (CTEC) Career Pathways program which provided concise directions for participants to forecast their education and careers • Drafted proposals for submission totaling over $7.2 million• Managed a team of up to fourteen (14) internal office staff and community outreach team members• Improved organizational relationships with key strategic partners, which resulted in a 30% increase in participant referrals and overall revenue accrual• Increased key community business partnerships by over 450%, which resulted in the development of external transitional work opportunities for program participants• Represented BOSS CTEC at conferences and public events• Collaborated in the conceptualization of BOSS CTEC business recruitment program, which served as a recruitment tool for sponsors and strategic partners • Oversaw nearly 100% year to year increase of program graduates • Collected and calculated data for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting • Provided direct service to persons from various backgrounds including ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation and systems impacted

Supports the Counseling Division by assisting counselors with overall planning and coordination of the Transfer/Career Center and related services available to students, staff, and employersCoordinates contractual relationships with state and federally funded agencies, workforce development, and educational support programsSupports the college’s articulation efforts, including exchanging transfer and career informationWorks closely with counselors and Transfer/Career Center staff to ensure overall coordination and implementation of activities Exchanges information with counseling/teaching faculty, college staff, and the general public regarding transfer/career related information, transfer activities, services, and programsMaintains working relationships with industry and community advisory boards, and other college/university representatives about Skyline College’s career and transfer related programs, services, majors, degrees, as well as general college informationConfers with counseling and teaching faculty, industry, and educational representatives about transfer and career opportunities, future planning, enrollment, transfer and career trends, market studies, student assessments, and related transfer/career issuesMakes presentations to college, District, local feeder high schools, and outside organizations; conducts, coordinates, and schedules workshops and tours for students and staff regarding various transfer/career related issues and topicsConducts research and compiles statistics and other transfer/career related information for special and regular reports on trends, forecasts, college, and state reports, scheduling, and attendance at Transfer/Career Center activities, events, and student assessmentsAssists the Transfer/Career Center with maintaining an appropriate schedule of related activities and events; uses a database and other software to monitor enrollment and student participation in transfer and career related activities

• Revitalized and managed the Workability III program, a collaborative between the State of California, San Bruno Department of Rehabilitation, and Skyline College designed to support employment-seeking adults with disabilities. • Successfully secured grant funding totaling $750,000 and managed an annual budget of $250,000. • Hired, trained and managed staff • Maintained an 83% employment success rate for program participants • Developed and produced program and presentation materials including the development of handbooks and guidebooks. • Successfully secured an additional $23K in grants to develop a gender-specific mentoring program

• Conceptualized, planned and executed the annual Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) Conference, which was attended annually by over 100 Bay Area youth• Developed demographic metrics and summarized other significant conference findings• Responsible for managing the African Diaspora program, a degree program in the Global Programs and Services (GLPS) at Skyline College designed to promote understanding of cultural differences and the value of diversity. • Successfully secured $28,000 in grant monies toward the development of gender specific mentoring programs • Conceptualized and implemented two gender and need specific mentoring programs • Provided quarterly reports on benchmark attainment• Increased key strategic partnerships by 250% which provided internship and externship opportunities • Represented the African Diaspora Program to internal and external stakeholders. • Developed program promotional materials, including handbooks, publication and press releases

• Developed and completed the methodological design of several research projects focused on first-generation doctoral students in the California State University System• Presented data-driven research projects at several National and International Conferences • Developed, distributed and analyzed survey to over 2,000 current and former CSU Doctoral students• Led the instrument design (i.e., survey development using Qualtrics), primary and secondary research (i.e., establishing community relationships, leading discussion and focus groups), statistical analysis using SPSS and writing and preparing research results for presentation. • Researched focal points included student affairs, professional development, diversity and inclusion and examining compliance of CSU Ed.D. program with its Student Equity Plan objectives.

The Advanced Light Source (ALS) is a research facility funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and operated by the University of California, is one of the world's brightest sources of ultraviolet and soft x-ray light. The ALS is the first "third-generation" synchrotron light source in its energy range, providing multiple extremely bright sources of intense and coherent short-wavelength light for use in scientific experiments by researchers from around the world. My job was to collaborate with scientists, researchers, academics, university administrators and the US-DOE to manage a complex and deadline driven classified scientific proposals process for beam time allocation. In this role I was called upon to use project and time management, organization, collaboration and spreadsheet skills to work on and complete multiple projects simultaneously under limited time constraints.

Instrumental in creating, managing and documenting activities at The Hiyoshi Plurilingual Lounge. The Plurilingual Lounge was established to promote intercultural communication, provide educational and student support services and to create activities outside the existing conventional campus facilities. Faculty, administrative staff and students used the Plurilingual Lounge as a support for classes, to develop extracurricular activities and for many other uses.

Recruited, trained and supervised several student assistants in this grant funded yearlong project creating activities focusing on social interaction. Planned, taught, and coordinated a three-way international video-conferencing class, Broadening Perspectives: Understanding Culture Through Photography, intended to have students understand the nuances of cultures through photography.http://www.flang.keio.ac.jp/uctp/faculty.htmlThe goal of this project was to engage students in conversations about culture. Students were all provided digital cameras and asked to take pictures of various themes. These students would then introduce their interpretation of their pictures to one another via video conference.