Experience

HigherEdMilitary

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Council Member HigherEdMilitary

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Advisory council members provide expert advice for HigherEdMilitary initiatives and programs and represent diverse stakeholders affiliated with the military and higher education. Transitioning Military & Veterans: Interested in working in higher education? Check out HigherEdMilitary here on LinkedIn and their webpage.Advisory council members provide expert advice for HigherEdMilitary initiatives and programs and represent diverse stakeholders affiliated with the military and higher education. Transitioning Military & Veterans: Interested in working in higher education? Check out HigherEdMilitary here on LinkedIn and their webpage. https://www.higheredmilitary.com/ Show less



George W. Bush Presidential Center

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

• Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  The Bush Institute offers a one-of-a-kind leadership program for scholars to build out on the extensive body of work on veteran transition issues. Scholars design a personal leadership project, to converge personal expertise and knowledge gained from the program in the service of improving veteran outcomes across the United States. The Bush Institute offers a one-of-a-kind leadership program for scholars to build out on the extensive body of work on veteran transition issues. Scholars design a personal leadership project, to converge personal expertise and knowledge gained from the program in the service of improving veteran outcomes across the United States.



State Fair Community College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Dean Of Student Services

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  Oversaw all areas in Student Services including Admissions, Outreach, Registrar, Testing Center, Financial Aid, Veteran Services, Disability Services, TRiO Student Support Services, Campus Housing, and Student Life, supporting overseeing multiple staff and overseeing a large budget. ● Developed Enrollment and Retention strategic plan for the college working with key stakeholders at the college, state, and federal level ● Served as Title IX and Student Conduct Officer enforcing Policy and regulations for the College following federal and state guidelines ● Oversaw all of Veteran Services and supported all extended campuses including Whiteman Air Force Base. ● Serve on Missouri Colleges Veterans Advisory Committee Show less



Sierra College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Director Student Services

  • Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

  Provided leadership and operational direction for DSPS and Veteran’s Services, while supporting the coordination of Health Services and the Residence Halls. Established and reviewed internal policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with Title 5, District policies as well as other applicable State, and Federal laws, and regulations, while performing the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. ● Developed One-Stop Veterans Success Center housing campus and community partners in one space to better serve Veterans and Military-Connected Students ● Developed the Valor Career pathway program and was awarded a grant through SAFE Credit Union ● Provided At Ease training to the campus community focused on identifying the issues that Veterans face when transitioning from the military to the college classroom ● Worked with the Sacramento VA Medical Center on community workshops via zoom during the COVID pandemic to continue access to services for Veterans even in a remote setting ●Served on the Veterans Advisory Committee for the California Community College Chancellor’s Office Show less



Irvine Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Veteran Innovation Grant Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  In July 2018, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) awarded a $2M innovation grant to Irvine Valley College (IVC) to enhance the success of student Veteran programs throughout the state of California based on the successes experienced from the college’s Objective Rally Point 2 Veterans Resource Centers (ORP2VRC). The goal of this grant is to develop training for California Community College staff who support Veteran students, and develop a “best practices” toolkit that will assist these staff in implementing, enhancing, and/or maintaining comprehensive student support that are typically centralized at each college’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). Visited 40+ California Community Colleges conducting site visits to survey and assess programs and services provided to Veterans and Military-Connected Students. Provided data for research study The State of Veteran Students in California Community Colleges 2018 STATEWIDE STUDY” Show less



American River College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Human Career Development

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

  Taught HCD 310 (College Success) course that covers the skills and knowledge necessary for college success, as well as personal issues that are commonly encountered by many college students. Topics include motivation, self-discipline, learning styles, memory development, time management, communication skills, goal setting, career planning, study skills and techniques, and critical thinking skills. Campus resources, college regulations, and information competency are also addressed. This course was geared towards first time college students and/or continuing college students. Show less

• Adjunct Counselor DSPS/Athletics/General Counseling

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

  Academic Advising/ Educational Planning -Assisted students with the process of course selection and other educational processes/experiences; provide information regarding District degree/certification requirements; provide direction regarding selection of educational major(s); provide information regarding transfer requirements to other post-secondary educational institutions; develop Student Educational Plans (SEPs) with individual students, updating as necessary; evaluate student progress toward established goals. Career/ Vocational Counseling and Development Assisted students to clarify life and career goals; provided assistance to students to develop greater self-knowledge and self-awareness to enhance self-esteem; provide "world of work" vocational information to students; obtain current labor market information for students; maintain information regarding occupational trends; utilize a variety of occupational resources and systems to serve student needs; administer to students and interpret various career assessment tools. PERIPHERAL: Provided students with job-seeking skills and strategies, as appropriatePersonal Counseling - Provided personal counseling to students, as appropriate, regarding assistance with interpersonal relationship issues and problems, development of interpersonal communications skills, clarification of values and goals, psychological and/or behavioral difficulties, development of decision-making skills, chemical dependency problems, gender/sexuality issues and concerns, health problems and concerns, and/or other problems and concerns; provide referrals to students to external community mental health and/or professional counseling and/or other assistance agencies, as appropriate to meet student needs; provide crisis intervention and/or emergency counseling for students experiencing serious problems, as necessary to meet student needs. Show less

• Veterans Resource Center Supervisor

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2019

  Researched, interpreted, and implemented complex policies, and procedures of VA educational benefits. Served as liaison and facilitator between the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the college, and supported 2,000 Veterans and military-connected students. ● Worked with Campus and community partners to provide services in one location including AMVETS, DAV, VFW, Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Health Administration, and National Cemetery.● Organized Freedom Summit I and II geared toward Veteran Entrepreneurship and Small Business ● Served as Chair for the Greater Sacramento Community Veterans Engagement board with the college hosting all meetings Show less

• Student Personel Assistant Student Services

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  Oversaw students, peer assistants, and temporary staff maintained the confidentiality of information and materials, and served as a resource person to students and staff.● Prepared, maintained, and monitored Veteran Resource Center funds, budget allocations, expenditures, and other related functions to ensure compliance with established guidelines● Researched, interpreted, and implemented complex policies, and procedures of VA educational benefits● Served as liaison and facilitator between the Department of Veterans Affairs, the college, and Veteran students Show less

• Certifying Official/Clerk II Admissions and Records

  • Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

  Served as lead to the Veteran Service office and resolved all issues and conflicts pertaining to the office. Researched, interpreted, and implemented complex policies, and procedures of VA educational benefits.● Served as liaison and facilitator between the Department of Veterans Affairs, the college, and Veteran students● Employed extensive knowledge and understanding of Veterans Educational programs and regulations from the Department of Veterans Affairs



Foundation for California Community Colleges

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VA Certifying Official and Veteran Counselor Training Consultant

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2019

  Awarded funding from the California Community College Chancellor's Office to hold statewide training to help prepare and training staff at Community Colleges on working with Veterans and Military-Connected Students. Held Veterans Counselors and VA Certifying Officials across the state focused on Federal and state regulations and best practices in serving Veteran and military-connected students. Held Training for Northern, Bay Area, Central, and Southern California and trained over 500 Professionals working at Community Colleges and Universities who supported Veterans and military-connected students Show less