Facilitated coalition meetings to prevent youth access of alcohol and other drugs through environmental prevention, policy implementation and capacity building. Organized DEA National Take Back event with community partners. Trained alcohol outlets employees on how to provide responsible beverage services. Attended community meetings with purpose of organizing community groups concerning underage drinking. Created community events and trainings to create awareness of substance abuse prevention.

First 5 LA Best Start Lancaster CollaborativeServed as a Partnering Program Coordinator in conjunction with Child Care Resource Center, Yes2Kids and Antelope Valley Partners for Health.Recruitment of potential volunteers of diverse backgrounds who share concern for decreasing the risk of Child Abuse for children and Building Stronger Families.Planned and created community events for parents with children 0-5 years of age. Coordinate efficient scheduling of volunteers and effectively communicate expectations for performance, particularly the enforcement of relationship boundaries and confidentiality.Supervise and evaluate all volunteers involved in program services.Provide professional development and support to volunteers as needed.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities