The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SCV-CAMFT) educates and inspires members to adhere to the highest ideals with quality professional development and peer connections. As the chapter coordinator, I am responsible for ensuring seamless member experiences and organizational efficiency. Executing board directives, I manage application procedures, event registrations, and meeting agendas. In collaboration with the board, I coordinate the research, planning, and implementation of programs. Additionally, I coordinate administrative services and liaise between members, volunteers, and the board, fostering effective communication and adhering to privacy policies.I provide technical support and handle financial transactions with precision, ensuring compliance with established procedures. I plan and coordinate continuing education events in person and online, working with our presenters to meet our CE obligations. My role extends to volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision, prioritizing equity, inclusion, and justice.Furthermore, I oversee the association’s website and social media platforms to align with brand standards and optimizing user experience. Additionally, I design and distribute, in a timely manner, program information and engaging communications across various platforms, including online newsletters, social media, and email campaigns, while managing membership correspondence and inquiries to facilitate engagement.

The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SVC-CAMFT), is a non-profit professional association dedicated to the professional growth of their members through CE classes, networking opportunities and advocacy of the profession. As the chapter administrator, I work under the leadership of the board of directors, ensuring clear and effective communications. I facilitate programs, engage with members, keep the website up to date, coordinate continuing education events and create and distribute creative digital communications to the members.

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