Mckenna B. Email & Phone Number

San Mateo, California, United States

•Developing and revising Individual Program Plans (IPP’s) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.•Coordinating services outlined in the individuals IPP, initiation and termination of funding for outlined services. •Timely and accurate preparation of required reports and maintenance of documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations.•Advocacy and support for individuals and families to ensure receipt of entitled rights and services.

Sanfrancisco, Ca

•Fostering supportive and caring relationships with In-Home Supportive Service (IHSS) Caregivers to enhance provider learning experience, skill acquisition, and understanding of home health care concepts. •Delivering comprehensive training for in-home care providers as part of the Career Pathways Program, teaching over 50 courses with over 1,000 learners per month. •Researching, developing, and distributing course materials for instructional slide decks encompassing diverse topics in home healthcare, tailored for virtual instructor-led training.

Cox’S Bazar, Bangladesh And Sawla, Ghana

•Designed, planned, and executed a community-based participatory action research project in Kutupalong Refugee Camp, fostering collaboration and empowering residents to address critical issues.•Built collaborative rapport between university and non-government organizations (NGOs), resulting in seamless project implementation, leveraging academic expertise and NGO resources for impactful outcomes.•Provided crucial support to site teams in developing indigenous science curricula and preserving local languages, inclusively promoting cultural heritage and education.•Interdisciplinary training and facilitation for university and non-government organization (NGO) teams

•Co-authorship of community based participatory action research proposal for Rohingya refugees- proposal chosen for presentation at the Symposium on Resilience Research for Global Development Challenges. •Ethical analysis and application of Human Rights Practice and CBPAR in working with indigenous and refugee populations.

•Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments for clients and families using assessment tools designed to determine skill deficit areas and service needs.•Provided comprehensive, client-centered case management for children with disabilities and their families including annual assessment, service documentation, and program implementation in compliance with regulatory requirements. •Presented implementation data and service records at Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to service teams, parents, and legal advocates.•Developed and implemented service plans to provide service teams and clients with the tools and understanding to maximize benefit from offered services.•Coordinated, scheduled, and trained support staff and site teams on implementation and monitoring of service delivery.•Monitoring and evaluating service programs using data collection, system design, and implementation science ensuring effective data-driven decision-making processes.•Provided strategic facilitation for multidisciplinary teams and community partners, nurturing problem-solving abilities and reciprocal collaboration among team members for service implementation.•Utilized a wide range of database systems to collect and analyze client data and service documentation.

San Jose, California, United States

•Successfully liaised with service specialists, administrators, and nonprofit leaders to enhance service delivery, fostering collaboration and innovation for improved outcomes.•Trained staff in the implementation of strategic schedules of reinforcement to facilitate student skill acquisition, enhancing educational outcomes, and promoting effective learning strategies.•Implemented educational access programs catering to children with special needs, including autism, oppositional defiant disorder, emotional disturbance, selective mutism, and intellectual disability, fostering inclusive learning environments and equitable opportunities.

•Conducted comprehensive assessments for service delivery, aiding goal setting and optimizing resource allocation for more effective and targeted support.•Handled data collection, program development, goal setting, and progress reporting, ensuring systematic and data-driven approaches to achieving desired outcomes.•Effectively managed behavior therapists by providing training and conducting performance evaluations, ensuring a high standard of care and professional growth within the team.

•Coordination with cross-disciplinary stakeholder teams to create and implement behavior intervention programs to enhance educational access for students•Management and implementation of social behavioral intervention programs •Supervision and training for service providers, district-wide behavioral intervention and skill acquisition training•Creation and monitoring of data systems, educational access assessments, and cross disciplinary service coordination

•Coaching for teachers and direct care staff in developing behavior change strategies•Assistant behavior change program writer and implementation specialist•Creation and maintenance of data collection systems, agency wide crisis intervention training, and delivery of crisis and behavioral intervention•School accreditation commission committee member

•Behavioral support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder•Goal formulation and progress reporting for program and beneficiary success •Researching and developing intervention strategies with service specialists

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Rights Practice

Certification, Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology