Experience

Greening Youth Foundation

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2022 - Present



NOLS

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Member Board of Trustees

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  NOLS’ mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence. NOLS’ mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence.



Outdoor Foundation

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

• Board Member

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  The Outdoor Foundation is dedicated to getting people outside for their health, the health of communities and the health of the outdoor industry. Through community investment and groundbreaking research, we work with partners across the country to address equity barriers and help make the outdoors accessible for all. The Outdoor Foundation’s Thrive Outside Initiative awards multi-year, capacity-building grants to diverse communities to build and strengthen networks that provide children and families with repeat and reinforcing experiences in the outdoors. This community-led initiative is built with trusted local and national partners and is supported by three years of funding. Together, we’re working to create a more inclusive and accessible outdoor experience for all. Show less



Atlantic Fellows

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Outdoor Outreach

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

• Associate Executive Director

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

• Senior Director of Programs

  • Feb 2019 - Jan 2022



Crittenton Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member, Vice Chair of Strategic Planning

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2019

  The mission of Crittenton Services for Children and Families is to “…help heal the wounds of abuse and neglect; to strengthen families, whether birth, foster or adoptive; and to help troubled adolescents reach their full potential.” Our vision is - To continue to provide residential treatment services for abused children and homeless and/or troubled adolescents that are recognized for their quality and commitment; - To provide shelter and counseling to victims of trafficking and to participate fully in efforts to stem this practice; - To extend services into the community so that children can remain in their homes while receiving the help they and their families need in a supportive setting; - To help restore birth families where possible and otherwise to create new family relationships through foster care and adoption; - To encourage educational excellence and vocational competence through a variety of programs within the agency and in the community; - To extend a lifetime to emancipating youth through life skills training, supportive services and housing assistance; - To provide alternatives to early pregnancy and welfare dependence, fostering instead a sense of self-reliance and personal responsibility; - To extend the breadth of our experience and quality of service throughout Southern California. See more at: www.crittentonsocal.org Show less



San Bernardino County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cultural Competency Officer, Department of Behavioral Health

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  Responsible for ensuring equity across our system of care, and promoting wellness, recovery and resilience by: - Identifying local and regional cultural behavioral health needs of ethnically and culturally diverse populations as they impact county systems of care- Planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating San Bernardino County's Department of Behavioral Health’s cultural and linguistic healthcare, outreach, services and programs- Coordinating and promoting quality and equitable care to under- and inappropriately-served populations- Developing, coordinating, and facilitating the implementation of the Cultural Competency Plan including training and education Show less

• Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

  - Serve as liaison between Children’s Network, community-based organizations, county and other governmental agencies to coordinate child abuse prevention campaigns- Coordinate several County-wide campaigns on issues such as Child Abuse Prevention, Postpartum Depression, Father Engagement, and Safe Surrender- Organize and conduct awareness and educational events- Manage four regional collaborative meetings; Convene issue-specific stakeholder/needs assessment meetings - Co-chair the Inland Empire Father Involvement Coalition- Manage Children’s Network’s virtual media campaign- Represent Children’s Network in community events and public relations as it relates to child abuse prevention and positive child developmentThe Children’s Network helps “children at risk” by improving communications, identifying gaps and overlaps in services, setting priorities for interagency projects, and implementing collaborative public and private programs to better serve children and youth. For more information about Children’s Network, visit our website at hss.sbcounty.gov/childrensnetwork. Show less



The George Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leaders for Health Equity Fellow

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Leaders for Health Equity (LHE) is a one year fellowship program offered by the George Washington University through the generosity of the Atlantic Philanthropies. It's vision is to develop global leaders who understand the foundations of health inequity and have the knowledge, skills, and courage to build more equitable health systems and organizations. Leaders for Health Equity (LHE) is a one year fellowship program offered by the George Washington University through the generosity of the Atlantic Philanthropies. It's vision is to develop global leaders who understand the foundations of health inequity and have the knowledge, skills, and courage to build more equitable health systems and organizations.



Inland Empire Father Involvement Coalition

• San Bernardino, CA

• Co-Chair

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2017

  The Inland Empire Father Involvement Coalition is a collaboration of County and community-based organizations throughout Southern California working to reduce rates of father absenteeism in the Inland Empire. The mission of the Coalition is to encourage healthy child development by promoting the involvement, necessity and value of fathers in the home and community. Our vision is that men will fully engage as stable, supportive educators and providers, and serve as healthy family role models. On August 15th, 2015, the Coalition hosted the Inaugural Inland Empire Fatherhood Conference, a celebration of fatherhood that inspired, educated, and equipped over 250 fathers and father-figures to be actively engaged in their children's lives. Fathers were inspired through engaging keynote presenters including actor Richard T. Jones and leadership coach Barry E. Knight, educated in topical workshops and equipped by exhibitors available to meet the needs of fathers. Show less



Loma Linda University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

  - Instructor for the Principles of Health Policy and Management (HADM 509) course in both the in-class and online format - Train on strategic plan and health policy brief development - Instructor for the Principles of Health Policy and Management (HADM 509) course in both the in-class and online format - Train on strategic plan and health policy brief development



UN Women USA Los Angeles

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • May 2013 - May 2015

  The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of UN Women is building an inclusive community of like minded individuals who share a common concern and support for global women. Our chapter, moved by responsibility to global causes, and to emerging women and girls, acts locally for an equitable world. We look close to home to create and build solutions from the ground up. We partner with public and private organizations and businesses here locally to create events, to raise awareness and engage our community for the empowerment of women. Through our signature programs and events, we seek to engage the broader LA community to the cause of women and girls. Show less



Mary Magdalene Project

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Member, Board of Directors

  • May 2013 - Aug 2014

  The Mary Magdalene Project, a nonprofit organization established in 1980, has given women who have been victimized by domestic trafficking and street prostitution the opportunity to turn their lives around and permanently exit the life. Through an intensive and comprehensive program, the women face, cope with and then overcome the many obstacles that life has dealt them. New relationships are formed, skills and strengths are discovered. Mary Magdalene Project Programs And Services Include: - Hayman House Residential Treatment Program - Drop-In-Center - Transitional Living Program - Family Reunification Program - Emergency Intervention Support Services Show less



UNICEF USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Citizenship Fellow

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  - Creating and maintaining community partnerships that will advance the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's work on issues affecting children around the world - Engaging volunteers, organizations, and the Greater Los Angeles community in U.S. Fund for UNICEF's initiatives including End Trafficking, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, the TAP Project, among many others - Lead and support fundraisers to benefit UNICEF initiatives and the initiatives of our partners - Catalyze school and afterschool program partnerships by inspiring educators to teach students about global issues and providing a platform for children to learn about their peers worldwide through TeachUNICEF - Represent UNICEF in the community at relevant convenings, events, and coalitions Show less



California Against Slavery

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Los Angeles County Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  - Campaigning for the CASE Act/Proposition 35 (a November 6th, 2012 California ballot initiative to increase penalties against traffickers and provide more services for human trafficking victims) - Organizing and mobilizing a team of interns and volunteers - Seeking endorsements and contributions from elected officials, law enforcement and public, private, and faith-based organizations - Organizing events, meetings and fundraisers for Prop 35 - Fielding press and media requests, and organizing press conferences - Increasing awareness about the devastating issue of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation in California Show less



Loma Linda University Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce

• Loma Linda, California

• Founder and Director

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012



Stopping Traffic 2012 Conference

• Loma Linda, California

• Conference Coordinator

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  The Stopping Traffic 2012 Conference is a summit bringing together individuals and organizations from the Inland Empire, California and around the world to discuss the issues of human trafficking in Southern California. The Stopping Traffic 2012 Conference is a summit bringing together individuals and organizations from the Inland Empire, California and around the world to discuss the issues of human trafficking in Southern California.



Loma Linda University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• President, Student Association

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  The mission of the Student Association is to serve the student community by creating an optimal educational, cultural, philanthropic, social, and spiritual environment as we strive "to make man whole" (LLU Mission Statement). We encourage a diverse and collaborative environment and serve as a liaison between students and administration. In addition, we aim to foster personal growth and strengthen relationships within the student body. The mission of the Student Association is to serve the student community by creating an optimal educational, cultural, philanthropic, social, and spiritual environment as we strive "to make man whole" (LLU Mission Statement). We encourage a diverse and collaborative environment and serve as a liaison between students and administration. In addition, we aim to foster personal growth and strengthen relationships within the student body.



The A21 Campaign

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

• Intern

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2012



American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

• Premedical Regional Director (Southeast)

  • 2008 - 2009