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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Develop standards of practice for the agency to build consistency in program delivery across service area.Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement organizational values..Develop training programs for agency staff, including onboarding process for new staff members.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

In this role I lead a team working to design and implement mentorship programs within Santa Fe, New Mexico. We work to empower volunteers to mentor youth both in the community and within school settings. Provide advocacy for LGBTQ+, racial, and disability equity within the organization. I have been working towards building and maintaining systems and procedures for programmatic staff and developing relationships with local schools and businesses to build partnership programs for students with… Show more In this role I lead a team working to design and implement mentorship programs within Santa Fe, New Mexico. We work to empower volunteers to mentor youth both in the community and within school settings. Provide advocacy for LGBTQ+, racial, and disability equity within the organization. I have been working towards building and maintaining systems and procedures for programmatic staff and developing relationships with local schools and businesses to build partnership programs for students with community members. I collaborated with key stakeholders to develop and implement organizational values statement, provide quality assurance standardization of documentation across the agency, and administer grant deliverables for local, state, and federal grants. Show less

United States

My work as a Professional Speaker and Professional Development Trainer allows me to continuously advocate for LGBTQ+ and Trans rights. I have worked with numerous organizations and presented at multiple regional and national conferences, sharing insight, learnings, and best practices from my career in the non-profit space as well as my volunteer work. • Presented at various conferences, including Revamping Your Counselling Program, Raising the Bar, Head to Toe, Circle of Harmony, Drawing… Show more My work as a Professional Speaker and Professional Development Trainer allows me to continuously advocate for LGBTQ+ and Trans rights. I have worked with numerous organizations and presented at multiple regional and national conferences, sharing insight, learnings, and best practices from my career in the non-profit space as well as my volunteer work. • Presented at various conferences, including Revamping Your Counselling Program, Raising the Bar, Head to Toe, Circle of Harmony, Drawing Water from a Deeper Well, National Sex Ed Conference, and Thrive Together.• Facilitated professional development training for Tech Leadership High School, NM Community AIDS Partnership Program, Albuquerque Public Schools of Social Workers, University of New Mexico Education Students, Rio Rancho School District Counselors, University of New Mexico Hospital Staff, Los Alamos Public Schools, Educators of Southern New Mexico, Gallup, NM Community Members, and New Mexico Trails Girl Scout Council. Show less

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Providing case management services and program development for LGBTQ youth currently experiencing homelessness.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Providing case management services for youth ages 18-21 currently experiencing homelessness within a transitional living program. Design and implement life skills education to support youth in living independently upon leaving the program. Oversee the Resident Advisory Board to bring youth voices to the table where decisions are being made.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

As the MPowerment Programs Manager, I spearheaded a portfolio of programs that deliver impact to the local community by engaging, connect, and supporting individuals with needed services. Such programs include HIV testing, PrEP navigation, and TEEN'MPower and MPower programs. I coordinated with different stakeholders to secure and manage grants from the New Mexico Department of Health, enabling our organization to deliver such critical programs. I also worked at ground level with the local… Show more As the MPowerment Programs Manager, I spearheaded a portfolio of programs that deliver impact to the local community by engaging, connect, and supporting individuals with needed services. Such programs include HIV testing, PrEP navigation, and TEEN'MPower and MPower programs. I coordinated with different stakeholders to secure and manage grants from the New Mexico Department of Health, enabling our organization to deliver such critical programs. I also worked at ground level with the local community to ensure that programs are adapted to the specific needs of each community. Other achievements from my role include: • Collaborated with Communications and Marketing Department to design and deploy state-wide plan for HIV prevention.• Ensured program continuity by digitalizing programs in rapid response to COVID and training staff on new health and safety and social distancing measures.• Reinvigorated relationships between cross-functional teams to foster collaborative environment. Show less

Albuquerque, Nm

In response to the evolving needs of the New Mexico community, I served a the New Mexico HIV Programs Manager, overseeing outreach and action group programs to educate the community about HIV. I partnered with various stakeholders to design a strategy and mission while tackling LGBTQ inclusivity and equity. Tactically, I worked with leaders to produce and review all educational materials distributed at clinics, ensuring the localization and ease of understanding and use by all audiences. Other… Show more In response to the evolving needs of the New Mexico community, I served a the New Mexico HIV Programs Manager, overseeing outreach and action group programs to educate the community about HIV. I partnered with various stakeholders to design a strategy and mission while tackling LGBTQ inclusivity and equity. Tactically, I worked with leaders to produce and review all educational materials distributed at clinics, ensuring the localization and ease of understanding and use by all audiences. Other achievements from my role include: • Secured additional 20% in grants awarded by leveraging programming expertise and effectively communicating program outcomes.• Grew South Valley Peers in Action program participation by 233% by fostering environment for LGBTQ students and male students to express and validate their experiences while simultaneously engaging individuals to encourage continued participation. Show less

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Connecting and engaging with youth is one of the most rewarding parts of my role. My role as the TEEN'MPower Program Coordinator allowed me to do this while creating meaningful impact in our clients' lives. By cultivating relationships with the external community to develop a network of programs, I was able to expand youth participation. Some achievements from my role include: • Increased program participation by 833% through close engagement and outreach with youth within the city.•… Show more Connecting and engaging with youth is one of the most rewarding parts of my role. My role as the TEEN'MPower Program Coordinator allowed me to do this while creating meaningful impact in our clients' lives. By cultivating relationships with the external community to develop a network of programs, I was able to expand youth participation. Some achievements from my role include: • Increased program participation by 833% through close engagement and outreach with youth within the city.• Fostered culture of diversity and inclusion as represented with 33% of participants identifying as transgender/non-binary and 60% of participants identifying as BIPOC.• Design and hosted annual Lavender Prom event, drawing over 200 community participants in attendance. Show less

Albuquerque, New Mexico

I worked to support youth ages 6-10 with challenging behaviors in learning emotional regulation skills, healthy coping skills, and communication skills. Following the learning of new skill sets with the young person, would then educate the families, teachers, and other adults in the young person’s life on skills to promote positive behavioral change.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Worked to support adults with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. Advocate for personal rights and independence for clients. Assist clients with activities of daily living, adhere to clients’ care plans, and work in partnership with clients to achieve their goals.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

I worked in the food court and helped to make food, serve guests, and maintain food and cleanliness standards.

Hualcayan, Peru

Helped in an archaeological dig in the Ancash region in Peru. Emphasis on bioarchaeology with the bones that were found. Helped with the dig as well as the cataloging after.

Portales, New Mexico

Managed the cash register, took orders, and served food to customers. Occasionally helped with cooking. Also helped to maintain the restaurant.

Portales, New Mexico

Watched the front desk in the dorms, monitored lobbies for unusual activities, and checked out items to residents.

Portales, New Mexico

Worked as a freshman orientation counselor for the incoming freshman and transfer students at ENMU. Organized activities, helped with set up and clean up for events, and helped students become familiar with the campus. Acted as a peer model for support and help whenever needed throughout the year.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Studied Psychology with a minor in Communicative Disorders

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Forensic Science

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha National Panhellenic Councel Spanish Club ASENMU ASAB Student Fees Board Fusion Funk Collective.

Biochemistry

Certificate, Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator

High School Diploma, High School

Dual Enrollment

Forensic Science

High School