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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

Oceanside, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

Nuerofeedback is an evidence-based non-pharmacological brain training program that helps resolve neural disregulation and instabilities that create a broad range of emotionall, cognitive, and physical ailments. I am thrilled to be at the San Diego Center for Neurofeedback under the clinical supervision of Dr. Chrisitana Silva & Dr. Tanya Hilber, and a team of 6 other associate registered therapists and clinicians, to provide individualized treatment, referrals, support and resources to improve client's success. I am currently serving those with traumatic brain injury, ADHD, anxiety, emotional reactivity, depression, PTSD, and more. My special interest in in the area of immune system regulation, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.

Alameda, Ca, Us

Telecare has been at the forefront of pioneering recovery and person-centered community mental health service for decades. I joined Telecare's newly formed Transition Team to provide outreach to SD County Hospitals and Psychiatric Wards, enrolling qualifying members diagnosed with persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders in order to transition them successfully into the community through connection to outpatient care, psychosocial rehabilitation skill building, individual and family counseling, & social services. • Worked cooperatively with, and tailored services for, members’ unique needs and self-identified goals through connection to ongoing wraparound mental health and substance use services in the community. • Employed psychoeducation and rehabilitative best practices to assist each member foster relationships that supported their goals. Practices included, but are not limited to: Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, WRAP planning, and the coordination of care with family members and natural supports.• Delivered individual/family counseling & psychosocial rehabilitation skill building. Conducted suicide safety planning and monitoring with high-risk members.

One of SD County’s many walk-in and referral outpatient care clinics NCMHC serves San Diegans with severe and persistent mental illness. Operating from a recovery-model, I had the privilege of working with and becoming part of their multidisciplinary team of care.• Served as a clinical therapist providing individual, recovery-centered therapy to diverse individuals with severe mental health and physical illness needs, observing considerable progress in symptom management & psychosocial functioning.• In tandem with clinic psychiatrists, developed individualized client plans, administering evidence-based trauma-informed interventions for depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, as well as illness management skill building for clients with cancer and epilepsy.• Co-Lead a co-occurring support group utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, SMART Recovery interventions, Mindfulness, and Wellness Recovery Action Planning. • Performed weekly psychosocial assessments, high risk assessments, didactic learning in supervisions, and case management for supported employment, housing, & education.

San Diego, Ca, Us

I am so grateful for the opportunity to have provided leadership as the Rehabilitation Counseling Student Association President in the areas of expanding student social support, academic success, and professional development. To do so, I was particularly focused on build capacity within the organization to increase our student offerings and programs. • Spearheaded 2 annual networking events for SDSU’s Rehab Counseling department with local mental health service providers in San Diego and the San San Diego Community College District, expanding practicum and internship opportunities for students interested in pursuing mental health licensure and disability student service • Provided administrative capacity building for the organization through the streamlining of association procedures, the development of an association database, new social media accounts and software. • In collaboration with Mental Health Systems– organized & facilitated monthly meetings & contract speakers for Job Development Network of San Diego who provide employment services for those with psychiatric, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. • Assisted in the creation of mentor program, CRC exam preparation, social gatherings, student orientation presentations & monthly newsletters.

In collaboration with Mental Health Systems– organize & facilitate monthly meetings, contractspeakers, and host meaningful discussions for SD county network of job developers for persons with psychiatric, intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Conducted a research in current best practices in community mental health care, Medicare, housing, social security, recent disability rights legislation, ethical decision making, and assistive technology.Produced a research paper on Social Security that was used as a model for student research for Dr. Olney’s Foundations to Rehabilitation Counseling class.

Santa Barbara, California, Us

I came to Peace Works Travel during an exciting time of transition for them. Starting with a new staff, new branding, and a need for updated administrative work-flows and media, I was able to hit the ground running and aid their capacity building and program delivery through the following initiatives: Created, customized, and implemented a working and integrated CRM for student/traveler registration, data management, and accounting.Standardized and created new Program Management work-flows and procedures, and provided collegial review of sales training process. Provided excellent working of relationships with over a dozen domestic teachers and administrators ,international vendors, and colleagues, thus leaving Peace Works in a place of relational and administrative strength. Schools included: Harvard-Westlake School, Santa Barbara City College, Dos Pueblos High School, Francis Parker School, etc.Rebranded and updated website, pre-departure materials, and company correspondence. Successfully delivered 3 trainings to new and continuing staff members in Program Management and CRM use, thus diversifying and providing much needed capacity for organizational productivity.

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Seeking to create a position for myself at UC Santa Barbara, I pursued this contract opportunity to work with the Directors of the Corporate Relations Office at the College of Engineering. Primarily a research institution, the College of Engineering was seeking to expand its delivery of career opportunity and recruitment offerings to it's undergraduate population, an area in need of significant growth. I helped spearhead and execute the roll-out of their new web-based digital career portfolio for 1,200 engineering undergraduates, 10 department advisors, and 12 College Corporate Affiliate Members. (www.portfolium.com)In addition to this roll-out, I expanded recruitment efforts with over 20+ prospective engineering companies to increase internship and career opportunities for engineering students, both locally and in the Bay Area. Assisted Director of Corporate Relations, Dr. Leslie Edwards, with industry and international advisory board research, corporate and internal scheduling, events, and working with Hosted 5 industry on-campus information sessions, created campus marketing media and working closely with the Associate Director of Career Services to coordinate the Fall schedule.Loved working directly with ASME student organization for Mechanical Engineers, to build student leadership and initiative in reaching out to bring interested industry leaders and companies to campus, advertising amongst students, and carrying their efforts forward with current and future events.

Managed US office operations for a fast-growing a high-adventure Youth Development non-profit, serving over 100,000 Latin youth since 2001. Served the Executive Director, US Director, and Costa Rican staff. Oversaw US donor management, all accounting & payroll, monthly financial reports, and new content, media, & marketing design. Expanded organizational capacity to deliver on an aggressive strategic vision to expand LAMA camp models throughout Central & South America by developing and launching a new website, implementing a new donor management system, and updating office equipment. Developed internship & short-term missions team training, brochures, and outreach media for staff, US short-term teams, third-party organizations, and churches, coordinating & managing outreach. Updated & facilitated new branding, organizational name, vision, mission statement, and funding strategies with the executive LAMA team.Revised and updated accounting procedures, financial policies, and Board accountability to allow for large donor, foundation, and non-profit grant support.

Played a central role in coordinating & steering PLAN!T Now's inaugural fundraising event on Martha's Vineyard. With an exclusive invitation list of 60 celebrity, congressional, NWS, NOAA, and Oxfam executives, we raised $500K in critical operational and program funds, highlighting P!N's Young Meteorologist Program, targeting 55 million US school children.In addition, I oversaw a Charity Buzz pre-fundraiser auction sales, totaling $50k, assisting the CEO with organizational administration, donor management, & the drafting of all congressional, celebrity, and donor letters templates. It was not only a success, but an absolute delight & honor to take part!

Instructor in English, Math, Spanish, & Social Studies for middle school students at a small private school modeled after the Oxford-style tutorial system, serving students in need of focused learning.Created and implemented curriculum based on needs assessment and student learning style.

Due to an unexpected health diagnosis, after a lifetime of health, activity, and athleticism, I was prevented from professional work & pursuing a career track at APU in International Education. I am very proud of the incredible and difficult journey I have taken with a team of amazing people in achieving health, strength, balance and fortitude to work again, slowly as a teacher with Eureka, and later with gusto as I managed PLAN!T Now, managing programs to Costa Rica.

Azusa, Ca, Us

Lead APU’s study abroad program development efforts, helping launch a new summer language program in Guadalajara, México and the first APU South Africa Semester, an experiential and ministry-based academic semester program. Collaborated with faculty and staff to develop curriculum, market programs, and provide program implementation and logistical support, whilst providing advising to students, faculty, and parents.Created advising, marketing, and application materials for new and existing programs as well as the promotion of study abroad at on-campus marketing events. Designed and implemented pre-departure programming and conducted study abroad research. [Left APU due to the onset of an illness that disallowed work ability]

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Lead ISS Office Program Review, conducting benchmarking and best practices analysis, quantitative assessment survey, and the facilitation of three external reviewers. Spearheaded and developed a student initiated International Support Program, overseeing volunteer recruitment, program planning, and design. Delivered cross-cultural and diversity trainings for the Martin Bar Scholars program.Facilitated Search Committee for Assistant Director of ISS position, directing Committee meetings and candidate interviews. Advised International Student Association (ISA) members & served on the International Student Taskforce.Created online training module for international student re-entry.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Provided C-level executive assistance to the Director of Portfolio Research at Bank of America and a Managing Partner at Texas Pacific Group Capital. Managed expense reports, calendars, all communication, travel to economic forums.

San Francisco, California, Us

Developed pre-departure orientation and communication plan for Study Abroad division.Designed materials, power-point presentation, and training tools for administrators.Conducted internal, competitive, and industry-wide analysis.Provided strategic recommendations for Study Abroad program improvements.

Brattleboro, Vermont, Us

SIT Graduate Institute is the higher education institution of World Learning, a leading international education and development institution. The program included intensive coursework on topics covering theory & practice of international education, organizational management, program design & development, strategic planning, financial management, and cross-cultural counseling . Degree concentration emphasized a combination of international education programming and non-profit management.

Collaborated with ALLYU staff to develop program plan and budget for 5 Fair Trade education outreach events for 200 members of Brattleboro CommunityResearched and identified funding sourcesPlanned and drafted corporate and foundation small grant proposals

Spearheaded strategic plan for Kenya Youth Leadership Program, generating strategic suggestions to align program with current best practices in International Education in the areas of service-learning, orientation, diversity, and alumni support. Produced tools for program expansion and improved work reciprocity with Masai Mara Community.

Directed and designed year-round cultural and educational activities program for 150-200 international ESL students, including specialized summer group programs.Administered and increased budget to develop and expand program services.Authored the Activities Operation Manual for all 13 U.S. and Canadian AcademiesLed incoming student orientations.Recruited and supervised student interns for increased student support.Contracted student service partnerships with local organizations.

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

Promoted international educational travel, recruiting U.S. teachers and students.Managed the sales and pre-departure preparation of over 130 educational tours.Maintained the financial accounts for over 2000 participants, totaling more than $2 m.Member of regional team with highest reached sales goals.

New York, Ny, Us

Acted as the community explorations coordinator for 700 US and international students.Facilitated the recruitment and placement of international scholars with American familiesOrganized cultural trips for International House students and Berkeley communityCollaborated with Public Relations office to organize receptions for the ESL program

Ba, Anthropology

Ms, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Crc

Ma, Intercultural Management: International Education & Organizational Management

Uceap Study Abroad Program, Latin American Studies, Anthropology, Art, & Spanish

Colegio Miguel De Unamuno, Salamanca, Spain, Spanish, Spanish History & Culture

Quito, Ecuador, Spanish Language And Literature