Executive Director

• Mar 2022 - Present

Program Manager

• Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

Lead Trainer & Membership/Development Coordinator

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2021

Collaborate with the Executive Director to oversee the development and implementation of Reproductive Justice (RJ) training and education program. Increased the organization’s general operating budget by increasing our monthly recurring donors Facilitate Reproductive Justice (RJ) workshops and trainings at community-based organizations, state government organizations, national and state conferences, and universities. Created, planned and co-facilitated SisterSong’s first RJ Summer Institute that educated over 3,557 participants including international attendees across five days.Educate partners and stakeholders on the link between sexuality, health, and human rights. Provide educational presentations on the intersections of Reproductive Justice and violence against women. Represent SisterSong in meetings and conferences locally, nationally and internationally. Support the advancement of reproductive autonomy, by standing in solidarity to end all forms of violence and all forms of reproductive oppression against the most marginalized communities.Provide technical support to participants of RJ trainings to support implementation of RJ framework into internal and external policies, processes and practices. Maintained all duties under my role, while supporting staff when needed to ensure success of major projects. Assisted Board of Directors with reaching out to local family foundations to raise funding for national conference scholarship sponsors. Created and edited SisterSong’s quarterly newsletter “The RJ Times”, to keep members updated on organizational work.Co-Coordinated SisterSong’s national conference Let’s Talk About Sex in 2017

Program Supervisor

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

Secured maternal child health grant funding from the NCDHHS, that raised program annual budget to $500k.Lead a team of four direct reports, that included two coordinators, an evaluation specialist, and a data analysis specialist. Maintained cross-sector partnerships across NC and Region 3. Provided program monitoring and technical support assistance for 70 partnering agencies across Durham, Chatham, and Alamance Counties. Developed and administered sound personnel practices that ensured the personal and professional growth of staff.Facilitated Program components such as the Cross-County Implementation Team, NC Triple P State Learning Collaborative, Regional Advisory Board and NC State Leadership Team.Improved program success by making proactive adjustments to operations and keeping all program related documents updated. Worked with staff and advisory board members on strategies to strengthen and sustain the program.Developed and maintained data collection system for program evaluation.Managed budget, processed accounts payable and receivables for program and provided fiscal management.

Triple P Program Coordinator

• Dec 2013 - May 2015

Provided supervision, direction, oversight, and accountability of program across region.Developed and implemented program to include, data collection, recruitment of community practitioners and maintenance of county data collection system. Developed cross-sector partnerships across NC and Region 3.Prepared financial reports as required by funding agencies and county protocols.Managed budget and provided fiscal management for regional program annual budget of $300k. Developed strategic plan to include child service agencies, training, outreach, and sustainability/budget projections.Served as Field Instructor for 3 interns from North Carolina Central and North Carolina State UniversitiesProvided families with evidenced-based parenting interventions to help decrease the risk of substantiated child abuse and neglect, and to reduce out of home foster placements.

Social Worker II/Care Manager

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

Interviewed and counseled parents about the psychosocial or health needs of their children.Linked families of children in the program to community services as needed.Conducted initial home visits with the families referred for the program and follow-up home visits at the required intervals.Assisted families with developing, revising, and implementing care plans, while teaching them how to advocate for their children.

Outpatient Therapist/Targeted Case Manager

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2012

Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnosed mental health disorders, and recommended services based on client’s clinical needs and functioning.Co-supervised two case managers on therapeutic team and audited documentation of case managers for billing purposes.Conducted individual psychotherapy with adults and transitional age youth, who struggled with homelessness or displacement, substance abuse, trauma and behavioral issues.Scheduled and supervised team meetings to include client, parents, court counselors and all other service providers, to establish a collaborative approach to treatment.

Community Outreach Social Worker

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

Graduate InternshipProvided individual services to adults & children with behavioral, mental, emotional & medical problems.Provided direct care assistance to children with mental health diagnoses by teaching anger management and problem solving skills.Assisted clients in maintaining & developing healthy relationships within their home, school and communityConducted needs assessments with migrant families (documented and undocumented) to determine eligibility for health care, dental services, & other government assistanceCoordinated a domestic violence awareness campaign to specifically educate Latino families on domestic violence prevention and safe reportingProvided direct case management for the adult health care provider’s diabetic, hypertension, & cancer patientsDeveloped treatment plans with long & short term treatment goals as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

Community Outreach Social Worker

• Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

Undergraduate InternshipAssisted community members with improving their quality of life by utilizing the strengths & empowerment perspectivesAssessed the functioning of clients by conducting psychosocial assessmentsEngaged client system in the interview process to find out their needs and include this information in case planningDemonstrated effective use of empathy and reflective listening during interview process with clients Researched community resources available to address the client and family needsLinked clients with other providers to obtain help with employment, educational training, housing, etc.Assisted in facilitating monthly staff meetings & executive board meetingsProvided public education to community members’ specifically about elder abuseCoordinated the “Shoebox Christmas Project”, which provided over 300 youth in West Greenville with Christmas gifts December 2008