Experience

Adjoin

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 2019 - Present

  San Diego, California



Path-Now

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Project Developer

  • May 2022 - Present

  San Diego, California, United States



California Disability Services Association

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair of the Board of Directors

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Vice Chair Board Of Directors

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2023

  Sacramento, California Area



California Disability Services Institute

• Board Director

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

  Sacramento, California



UC Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • May 2020 - May 2021

  Irvine, California, United States Advisory Board Member



Foundation for Developmental Disabilities

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director

  • May 2020 - Mar 2021

  San Diego County, California, United States



Partnerships With Industry

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  San Diego, California



Employment & Community Options

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2018

  San Diego, CA Over see the daily operations of all programs in California that provide services to over 1,200 individuals with special needs; vocational, independent living, behavioral & day program services,film & media training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assure quality and meet safety requirements. Provide employee training, consult and support to over 325 employees and all program matters; Oversee HR, company wide IIPP and safety program; Assist in develop, approval… Show more Over see the daily operations of all programs in California that provide services to over 1,200 individuals with special needs; vocational, independent living, behavioral & day program services,film & media training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assure quality and meet safety requirements. Provide employee training, consult and support to over 325 employees and all program matters; Oversee HR, company wide IIPP and safety program; Assist in develop, approval and over site of the operational budget of over 10 million dollars to achieve operational objectives and ensure the growth and financial health of the company; Develop and maintain employee recognition systems, training manuals and participant handbooks, Risk Management Plan, Technology and Emergency Preparedness Plan: Complete & submit program proposals, grants, program designs, develop program structure, policies & forms for new programs; Complete company annual outcome measurement report; Chair various company operational committees and oversee Philanthropic Department and sit on fundraising committees developing and implementing fundraising activities and events; Attend community network and committee meetings; Serve as board member on state wide provider association training institute board. Show less



California Disabilities Services Association (CDSA)

• Board Director, President

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Sacramento, California Area To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of CDSA so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.



Developmental Disabilities Provider Network (DDPN)

• Chair

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  Greater San Diego Area Provide leadership to the Developmental Disabilties Provider Network and it's members. Coordinate the planning of the network's activities for the year ahead and plan for the association's future and ensure an ongoing planning process exists for the network.



Community Catalysts of California (Now Adjoin)

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Aug 1994 - Aug 2009

  Stockton CA and San Diego CA Oversee and manage 16 office/service sites throughout the state of California that provide services to over 700 individuals with special needs; Provide HR training, consult and support to over 250 employees including EDD, FMLA, CFRA, PDL and all HR legal matters; Responsible for the daily operations of all programs in California, including vocational services, independent living services, supported living services, behavioral services, and licensed residential facility services; Oversee company… Show more Oversee and manage 16 office/service sites throughout the state of California that provide services to over 700 individuals with special needs; Provide HR training, consult and support to over 250 employees including EDD, FMLA, CFRA, PDL and all HR legal matters; Responsible for the daily operations of all programs in California, including vocational services, independent living services, supported living services, behavioral services, and licensed residential facility services; Oversee company wide safety program, Workers Compensation and negotiate and oversee all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, voluntary and retirement plans; Develop, approve and oversee the operational budget of over 8 million dollars to achieve operational objectives and ensure the growth and financial health of the company; Negotiate contracts for all programs throughout the company;Developed and maintain company Administrative Policies and Procedures, Employee and Consumer Handbooks, Risk Management Plan, & Emergency Preparedness Plan Show less



University of Pacific

• Behavioral Specialist

  • Oct 1993 - Aug 1994

  Individual and group counseling for adults with chronic mental illness Taught medication and symptom monitoring classes Implemented behavioral modification techniques Performed behavioral analysis



Planned Parenthood

• Site Manager & Professional Counselor

  • Jun 1992 - Oct 1993

  Performed short-term counseling and outreach to high-risk adolescents Coordinated clinic staff, supervised clinic work and maintained clinic flow Knowledgeable of billing procedures



Behavioral Medicine Clinic

• Clinic Coordinator

  • Aug 1991 - Sep 1992

  Completed testing, intrepreting and report writing under Psychologist Scheduled Counselors Researched and presented materials on clinical topics to undergraduate and graduate interns Conducted Case presentations