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San Francisco Bay Area

• Responsible for oversight and expansion of services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities including case management, clinical support, residential services, independent living skills training and developing and supporting a community of peers.• Supervises all aspects of program operations and supervises a team of 9 staff working with adults with disabilities across the agency.• Identifies and contracts with experienced professionals in the community to provide enriched and supportive services for clients.• Oversees and markets program offerings in the greater community to meet budget and program goals. • Represents the program to donors and potential donors, referral sources, family members, professionals and colleagues in order to inspire support and involvement.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Expert public speaker and in-demand commentator. Speaking appearances include The United Nations for World Autism Day 2019 and 2013, The Autism Society of America’s National Conference, and others.• Conduct intensive in-home consultations and create individualized treatment plans for families of individuals with autism regarding behavior, independence, employment, and life skills.• Provide one-to-one developmental intervention to children, teens, and young adults with autism in their homes, schools, and community.SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSUnited Nations, NYC 2019 and 2013Autism Society of AmericaSouthwest SELPAWORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONSAutism Society of America, DCInstitute for Counselling Professionals, Hong KongBrown University, RIMAYO Performing Arts Center, NJAbilities First, MOMotormorphosis, MD

Greater Los Angeles Area

An evidence-based nonprofit that builds self-esteem, and develops social, communication, and job skills through the performing and expressive arts for 150 families with developmental disabilities annually.OPERATIONS AND HRDevelop and monitor the operational systems, processes, and policies to support successful implementation of various educational, behavioral, social, and recreational programs. Responsible for growth and development of all programs and serve as the sole point of contact for all program and operational needs.Establish and oversee program proposals, budgets, and schedules. Connect with other local organizations and facilitate community relationships. Act as program liaison to the Board of Directors.Construct program-specific training materials to orient, teach, and supervise new hires and volunteers. Recruit and manage a staff of 13 employees, 2 interns with disabilities, and over 150 volunteers a year.FUNDRAISINGSuccessfully obtained grants and received organizational funding from a variety of family, public and community foundations.Create a strong fundraising message that appeals to potential donors. Brainstorm novel fundraising methods. Manage donor databases. Train and coordinate personnel for fundraising events.PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENTDevelop and lead training workshops using expressive and performing arts to build communication, social and job skills, and interpersonal connections throughout the US and in Hong Kong. Create curricula, write, direct, produce, and teach social skills classes; 22-week theatre and film programs; and annual camps for children, teens, and young adults with developmental disabilities. Independently and co-teach classes for up to 30 students with disabilities (speaking and non-speaking).COMMUNICATIONSOversee digital organizing and fundraising efforts, including crafting topline messaging and content across multiple communication channels, including social media and email distribution platforms.

Santa Monica, Ca

Provided in-home DIR/Floortime Therapy to children with developmental disabilities such as autism, speech delays, motor delays, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. Offered families daily support and educational information.Developed goals and facilitated treatment plans for a caseload of six (6) children. Wrote detailed daily and quarterly reports for the Regional Center.