Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

• Jul 2015 - Present

Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

• Jul 2014 - Present

I am responsible for developing and implementing a plan for electoral advocacy and tracking legislation and support policy efforts to build relationships with key legislative and executive branch leaders. This entails planning and scheduling coalition meetings, fostering strong internal and external communication and accountability among coalition members, maintaining and building the database of state-wide advocacy and contacts and ensuring it is being used effectively, and tracking and documenting outreach-related activities for grant reporting and internal monitoringIn addition, I also work to strengthen allied organizations’ capacity around shared goals by power-mapping communities around the state to prioritize areas of focus for outreach and engagement.

Clinical Team Manager

• Aug 2006 - Present

I am responsible for promoting the mission and vision of Journey Mental Health Center and for providing agency leadership to achieve Journey's overall cultural competence and consumer involvement goals. This encompasses a broad range of activities, including : organizing, administrating, and supervising the day to day operations of Fordem Connections and M.O.S.T. to promote culturally competent clinical services. I oversee the programs' personnel, service delivery, program development, quality assurance, design and analysis of program outcomes, and contract compliance. I coordinate efforts with other mental health center and community programs, providing advocacy, training and education, assisting in contract and budget negotiations, and influencing public policy development at agency, systemwide and state levels.

Research Assistance/Group Facilitator

• Jan 2010 - Present

Working with African-American males and females with depression and substance abuse for research study using a variety of strategies: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus Theory while using a recovery Focus, and strength based approach. Working with African-American males and females with depression and substance abuse for research study using a variety of strategies: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus Theory while using a recovery Focus, and strength based approach.

President, Community Council of Color Advisory Council

• Sep 2007 - Present

Oversee the Community Council of Color that has a representation of the four ethnic groups. The council is responsible for 3 areas that report back to the President of Madison College. The three areas are: student success, hiring staff and faculty, and Community Involvement as a bridge between Madison College and the community particularly the communities of color.Student Success:• Increasing scholarships for undocumented students • Fundraisers for student scholarships and the creation of a Foundation account that councils can distribute• Understanding availability of financial aid• Support college strategic goals (student success, partnerships, etc.)• Review ethnic minority student dataHiring/Staff:• Recruitment of staff and students, mentoring and support of students and employee hiring• Review ethnic minority staff Community Involvement/Support:• Advisory committee will serve as a main communication channel to minority communities• Members are voices for other agencies/organizations brought to MATC• This group needs to support community events / advocate for events that reflect community needs• Advisory committee is vetting ground for new programming for community needs• Strengthen connection with college administration by engaging them in community events, organizations, etc. – like a job shadowing/mentoring opportunity for leadership; “principal for a day” concept; identify and sponsor major educational events that impact minority communities such as: careers, financial aid, apprenticeship, etc. Other:• Reporting function to VP and college through reports, presentations, etc. • What is image/reputation of councils within college? This can be an outcome but this will largely come about as we carry out our work

ACT Coordinator/ ACT Instructor

• Jun 2006 - Present

Teaching the ACT test taking strategies to high school students and the coordination of class activities for instructors using a variety of learning tools. Teaching the ACT test taking strategies to high school students and the coordination of class activities for instructors using a variety of learning tools.

Group Facilitator

• Feb 2009 - Mar 2012

Facilitated weekly support groups for people affected by cancer. Facilitated the Women of Color Group, and The Post Cancer Group. Group facilitation involved, mediation skills, motivational interviewing, and Cognitive Behavior Skills. Having knowledge of various cancer treatments, symptoms, community resources. Facilitated weekly support groups for people affected by cancer. Facilitated the Women of Color Group, and The Post Cancer Group. Group facilitation involved, mediation skills, motivational interviewing, and Cognitive Behavior Skills. Having knowledge of various cancer treatments, symptoms, community resources.

Adjunct Instructor

• Feb 2002 - Jun 2008

Teaching a variety of courses ranging from Basic Communications, Business communications, Public Speaking, Career Development and Cultural Diversity. Developing the Culture Competence curriculumand utilizing the learning centered approach by addressing various learning styles. Teaching a variety of courses ranging from Basic Communications, Business communications, Public Speaking, Career Development and Cultural Diversity. Developing the Culture Competence curriculumand utilizing the learning centered approach by addressing various learning styles.

Associate Program Manager

• Jun 2003 - Dec 2006

Assisting the with programatic activities of the team ad directing clinical activities of the team. Overseeing the clinical services.Completing quarterly and annual reports on evidenced based best practices of the community support program.Developing and or directing in-depth assessments of new consumers. Developing comprehensive treatment plan on consumers and supervise treatment plan updates for the clinical team.Making Recommendations for or provide psychotherapy for mental health and substance abuse based on diagnostic findings. Findings included Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Based and Trauma informed therapy.Ensure the clinical team members maintain contact with consumers to a degree sufficient to monitor, assist and evaluate progress and compliance with treatment plan methodology.Responding to crisis and events which require a supervisor or manager response. Developing and directing the program's vocational efforts including benefits counseling and job development.Providing individual staff supervision to team members including annual performance evaluation.Working with the Clinical Team Manager to further the program and agency's goals of becoming more culturally competent and recovery oriented. Scheduling staff for weekend and holiday coverage. Representing the agency at community events.

Psychiatric Care Tech

• Aug 1988 - Oct 1993

Supervision of client activities, transporting clients to and from appointment, documentation,maintain client safety. Supervision of client activities, transporting clients to and from appointment, documentation,maintain client safety.