Co-authored policy brief published by Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy for presentation to Texas State Legislature. Work featured in: The Takeaway, The Dallas Morning News, KUT Austin, The Houston Chronicle, Midland Reporter-Telegram, Health Payer Intelligence, and State of Reform.

Acquired and applied knowledge of state law to determine risk factors and developed case plans that became legally binding documents. Developed knowledge of state legislative standards and monitored assigned cases for compliance through inspections, audits, and interviews.

Streamlined a referral process between organization and juvenile court that increased operational efficiency and resulted in more cases referred to program and decreased time from initial contact to receipt of services. Established relationships between organization, local juvenile court, and local schools that publicized available programs which expanded the capacity of the organization’s outreach and directly increased number of program participants. Administered pre-dispositional risk… Show more Streamlined a referral process between organization and juvenile court that increased operational efficiency and resulted in more cases referred to program and decreased time from initial contact to receipt of services. Established relationships between organization, local juvenile court, and local schools that publicized available programs which expanded the capacity of the organization’s outreach and directly increased number of program participants. Administered pre-dispositional risk assessments and identified eligible participants for the program based on data gathered from assessments. Facilitated evidenced-based group programing and provided case management in compliance with federal grant guidelines administered on the county level. Show less

Maintained awareness of current federal standards of care and completed documentation to demonstrate fidelity to state auditors. De-escalated crisis situations through creative problem-solving that decreased the number of physical restraints reported in weekly reports. Promoted to lead staff and directed daily operational schedule and oversaw responses to crisis incidents.