Rebecca Ramirez-Gearhart, Lcsw-S Email & Phone Number

Mcallen, TX, US

Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Edinburg, Texas, United States

Greater Mcallen Area

Unidos Contra la Diabete's has a mission to reduce new instances of diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley by 10% by the year 2030. While this is an ambitious role, the Collective Impact initiative bridges cross sector partners towards innovative ways in reaching their goal. The CI Director brings the five components of collective impact - shared measurements.

Mcallen, Texas Area

o Responsible for the overall functioning of the clinico Grant managemento Plan for and over see fundraisers o Maintain the fiscal responsibilities of the clinico Oversee and supervise staff of Hope Family Health Centero Develop and implement strategic business plans and implement programs and activities to ensure success of organizationo Review existing.

o Provide therapeutic services to children, adults, adolescents, and familieso Assist clients experiencing depression, anxiety, marital problems, adjustment disorders, as well as those dealing with substance abuse o Enhance client’s personal strengths and self sufficiencyo Co-Administered a 10-week Anger Management courseo Locate and refer clients to.

• Parent/Student Liaison Sept. 2004 -Feb. 2005o Plan monthly activities including parent meetings and open houseo Develop bi-monthly parent newslettero Encourage family involvement in students’ education
• Drop-Out Coordinator Oct. 2003 -Feb. 2005o Maintain database of withdrawn studentso Locate alternate educational settings for students withdrawn from schoolo Conduct home visits and parent meetings for truant students
• Homeless Liaison June 2003-Feb 2005o Link homeless students with resources in the Austin areao Communicate with area shelters, food banks, and homeless coalitionso Maintain food/clothes closet for homeless youtho Train.
• AmeriCorps/Charter School Recruiter June 2002-Oct. 2003o Recruit/interview 90- 120 members per year for three AmeriCorps programso Recruit 60 –150 students per nine weeks for charter schoolo Maintain AmeriCorps.

Ba, Spanish

Mssw, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Co-President of the Graduate Association of Student Social Workers, Active Member of NASW

Bachelor'S Degree