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San Diego, California, United States

Providing mental health therapy services for active duty service members in the US Navy and their partners.

San Jose, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

San Ramon, California, United States

Pleasanton

Managed and maintained an annual budget of over $250,000.Managed a current team of 8 paid and unpaid staff and over the length of career has recruited, trained, and managed over 130 volunteers.Acted as liaison between Blue Oaks and local government, business, nonprofit organizations and key community stakeholders to accomplish shared community development objectives.Founded the Holiday Pop-Up Shop in 2017, serving 2,040 people-in-need in the Tri-Valley in the first year… Show more Managed and maintained an annual budget of over $250,000.Managed a current team of 8 paid and unpaid staff and over the length of career has recruited, trained, and managed over 130 volunteers.Acted as liaison between Blue Oaks and local government, business, nonprofit organizations and key community stakeholders to accomplish shared community development objectives.Founded the Holiday Pop-Up Shop in 2017, serving 2,040 people-in-need in the Tri-Valley in the first year and recruited 7 initial community partner organizations. By 2019, increased individuals served to 3,544 and increased to 26 community partner organizations and groups supporting the event. Oversaw recruiting of partner organizations, donors, development, marketing and event logistics and operations, including raising over $213,000 in donations to date for the Holiday Pop-Up Shop.Managed communications via social media platforms on behalf of Blue Oaks. Show less

Pleasanton

Junior Varsity lacrosse coach for Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, CA.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Secured $60k in grant funding from Open Society of Afghanistan and over $135k in funding from SPC by providing accurate reports and writing grant proposals.Supported executive leadership and support staff by providing problem-solving and decision-making consultation when needed to anticipate, identify, and recommend appropriate adjustments and solutions, including responses to security incidents, terrorist activities, etc.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Trained Afghan staff in program strategy, implementation and evaluation while piloting an intensive Leadership Training Program. Program is now taught in English and Dari by Kabul University students.Networked among Afghan business leaders, aid agencies, local and expat NGO's to build a network of 18 instructors focused on developing Afghan leaders.Applied research and cultural context to design up-to-date programs.Assessed political and cultural climate to determine… Show more Trained Afghan staff in program strategy, implementation and evaluation while piloting an intensive Leadership Training Program. Program is now taught in English and Dari by Kabul University students.Networked among Afghan business leaders, aid agencies, local and expat NGO's to build a network of 18 instructors focused on developing Afghan leaders.Applied research and cultural context to design up-to-date programs.Assessed political and cultural climate to determine potential road blocks to program development.Designed leadership programs with a focus on post and current-conflict reconciliation among diverse ethnic and religious participants. Hosted events geared towards supporting racial reconciliation and open discussion between diverse ethnic groups in Afghanistan. Show less

Kabul & Mazar-E Sharif, Afghanistan

Directed P.A.D. Women’s Community Center, increasing membership 46% during employment- from 250 to 370 members. Provided relevant programs focused on leadership, global awareness, womens’ issues & job training.Researched and analyzed political, economic, technical and other developments within assigned areas to conduct valid threat assessments in areas of operation.Assessed developments, trends, and potential risks through comprehensive knowledge of local resources and… Show more Directed P.A.D. Women’s Community Center, increasing membership 46% during employment- from 250 to 370 members. Provided relevant programs focused on leadership, global awareness, womens’ issues & job training.Researched and analyzed political, economic, technical and other developments within assigned areas to conduct valid threat assessments in areas of operation.Assessed developments, trends, and potential risks through comprehensive knowledge of local resources and government.Managed humanitarian aid and projects from start to finish, demonstrating learning agility and flexibility with shifting priorities in fast-paced environment.Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to anticipate, identify, and independently recommend appropriate actions and solutions to project problems and security threats.Worked with local government, businesses, and NGO organizations to accomplish joint objectives and projects and share security information. Show less

San Luis Obispo Ca

Managed caseload of 12 to 14 individuals aged 16-21, working with guardians, social workers, and probation officers to meet needs of youth. Motivated youth to pursue educational and occupational goals by utilizing a broad spectrum of community resources. Provided detailed descriptive reports based on progress and anticipated needs of each participant.

Master'S Degree, Counseling Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Ethnic Studies

Activities and Societies: Cal Poly Women's Lacrosse Team 2007-2008 Minor: Religious Studies Senior Thesis: A qualitative study of "Media.

Bachelor'S Degree, Comparative Ethnic Studies