-Developed and implemented comprehensive financial literacy and asset development program -Increased number of youth participants in agency programs-Served as liaison between youth, social workers, and community partners-Planned and coordinated Annual Youth Recognition Ceremony-Partnered with community based organizations to build capacity to meet the needs of transition age youth-Coordinated Spring College Tour -Participated in Team Decision Making and other collaborative meetings to increase financial literacy among youth in foster care

-Researched and advocated for clients’ access to community resources and services to ensure educational rights of children in foster care were met and maintained-Provided individualized motivation and academic support to increase school attendance and performance through encouragement and rapport building activities-Served as liaison between educators, child welfare workers, juvenile courts and caregivers-Participated in Team Decision Making and other collaborative meetings to address educational needs of youth-Conducted initial assessments, developed support and educational plans to meet the long term goals of youth-Assisted in secondary and post secondary school enrollment, transitions, and graduation requirements

-Worked with stakeholder and policy makers to develop policy recommendations relation to international and domestic child welfare issues-Coordinated policy briefings, workshops, roundtables and media events-Prepared talking points, floor speeches, Op-Eds and other media resources-Co-drafted and introduced adoption and child welfare legislation-Established and maintained relationships with international and local stakeholders-Served as liaison between Senator Landrieu and constituents through correspondence and policy briefs-Researched and reported trends in educational, employment and other social outcomes for at risk youth -Completed child welfare and adoption related casework

-Conducted individual and family therapy sessions and developed individualized case plans-Developed curriculum for and led a foster youth therapy group-Completed case documentation using the GIRP format in compliance with the Department of Mental Health guidelines-Collaborated with community agencies to provide case management services-Taught new best-practice intervention methods to clinicians

-Assisted in case management -Developed and Co-Facilitated life skills training related to education, financial stability, and career development-Created and presented policy recommendations for child welfare reform in California-Educated interdisciplinary panels on challenges and needs of foster youth-Served as supervisor and mentor for at risk youth