Fellow

• Oct 2021 - Present

Participant in 2-year fellowship training that combines the development of a deep personal practice with training in JSP’s dynamic mode of facilitation. This training prepares fellows to facilitate the Jewish Studio Process, integrating the core values and practices of the work to support individuals, communities and organizations to bring greater imagination, intuition and resilience to all aspects of their lives. Participant in 2-year fellowship training that combines the development of a deep personal practice with training in JSP’s dynamic mode of facilitation. This training prepares fellows to facilitate the Jewish Studio Process, integrating the core values and practices of the work to support individuals, communities and organizations to bring greater imagination, intuition and resilience to all aspects of their lives.

Leadership Coach and Mentor

• Oct 2018 - Present

Provide individual and group coaching and mentoring to second-year doctoral students from diverse races, genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic status and/or abilities who are aspiring leaders for health and equity, leadership and innovation. This is a program of John Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health. Provide individual and group coaching and mentoring to second-year doctoral students from diverse races, genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic status and/or abilities who are aspiring leaders for health and equity, leadership and innovation. This is a program of John Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Consultation, Training and Facilitation (private practice)

• Jan 2012 - Present

Lead professional development trainings, workshops, groups and retreats. Provide coaching, training, mentoring and facilitation for individuals, groups and organizations. Recent projects have include/d: *Health Policy Research Scholars *100 Million Healther Lives - in partnership with the Center for Courage & Renewal *Kids Turn/Safe and Sound - Bay area support services for families experiencing divorce *Pacific Center for Human Growth - LGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings for non-profit agencies *DIFO (Doing It For Ourselves) - San Francisco Bay Area community health program for LGBTQ women over 40. *Center for Courage and Renewal - global leadership, mentoring and coaching program. Show less

Manager, Workforce Development

• Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

Leads agency's strategy for assessment, implementation and evaluation of staff development and training. Also oversees organization's racial equity work. Provides consultation and support to all staff, including Community Services case managers, Community Engagement team, management team and other staff as needed.

Manager, Support and Wellness

• Nov 2017 - Sep 2020

Manager for Support and Wellness services that enable lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing housing, direct services, and community programs. Responsibilties include mentoring, coaching and supervision of staff, facilitation of trainings and workshops, liaison and outreach with housing partner and other community agencies, management and leadership for Open House's participation in California Reducing Disparities Project. Show less

Lecturer

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

Lecturer (adjunct faculty) in the Department of Social Work. Undergraduate and graduate level courses to date include Social Welfare Policy: Past, Present and Future; Advanced Casework. Lecturer (adjunct faculty) in the Department of Social Work. Undergraduate and graduate level courses to date include Social Welfare Policy: Past, Present and Future; Advanced Casework.

Assistant Director

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

Provide leadership, management, evaluation, program oversight and support for county-wide child welfare services, including Child Risk Assessment, Emergency Response, Court Investigations, Children's Shelter, Continuing Services, Community Care Facilities, School Services, Family Conferencing. Supervise 8 program management staff. Collaborate with local, state, regional and national initiatives to ensure effective community partnerships; recruitment, development and support for foster parents and families. Effectively address issues of cultural humility, diversity, racial disproportionality, and needs of LGBTQ foster youth. Show less

Grants Administrator

• May 2012 - Jan 2016

Built, developed and managed Grant Unit. Created, implemented and oversaw application process for local, regional, and statewide grants to governmental organizations and private foundations. Maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including external grant managers and program officers of funding bodies. Managed the implementation of grant awards and ensure post-award compliance. Coordinated process of compiling financial and non-financial data for the preparation of internal reports, external compliance reports, and grant billings. Provided technical assistance and training to DPH Sections to increase and improve their skills and knowledge in the DPH grants process. Served on Department-wide Bay Area African-American Health Initiative. Show less

Program Director - Family Mosaic Project

• Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

Program Director of a San Francisco-based program that provides intensive care management and wraparound services to emotionally challenged children, youth, and their families, in order to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement. Conducted agency assessment to revised and enhance infrastructure. Managed three different personnel policies as staff came from three different organizations. Managed a Medi-Cal capitated budget to ensure agency fiscal stability. Program Director of a San Francisco-based program that provides intensive care management and wraparound services to emotionally challenged children, youth, and their families, in order to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement. Conducted agency assessment to revised and enhance infrastructure. Managed three different personnel policies as staff came from three different organizations. Managed a Medi-Cal capitated budget to ensure agency fiscal stability.

Consultant

• 2003 - Sep 2010

Consulting and Training - Worked on systems reform initiative as a team leader in the field of Child Welfare in various sites in US. Specialties include teaming models for decision making , fairness and equity issues for children in foster care regarding ethnicity and lgbtq issues, community building, and conflict resolution. Consulting and Training - Worked on systems reform initiative as a team leader in the field of Child Welfare in various sites in US. Specialties include teaming models for decision making , fairness and equity issues for children in foster care regarding ethnicity and lgbtq issues, community building, and conflict resolution.

Program Manager, Department of Human Services, Children & Family Services

• 1994 - 2003

• Helped chart the strategic course of agency as a member of the leadership team. • Oversaw eight essential departments, including: Foster Care Licensing; Foster Care Eligibility Payments; Foster Parent Recruitment, Development, and Support; Agency Staff Training; Electronic Case Record System; and, County Contracts. Supervised staff of 8.• Redesigned foster parent recruitment, development, training, retention, and support program, improving partnership and accountability with foster parents. Provided 24/7 support network.• Managed and administered contracts of $19 Million with community-based service providers.• Liaison to San Francisco Unified School District as well as other county and state agencies.• Oversaw case management of child placements outside of jurisdiction.• Implemented Team Decision Making model to improve communication with families. Show less

Medical Social Worker, HIV Services

• 1992 - 1994

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• 1993 - 2003

Consultant, Trainer

• 1990 - 2000