Experience

Maritime Administration

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maritime Safety & Social Responsibility Analyst (GS-13)

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Oakland, California, United States -Currently serving as a Maritime Safety and Social Responsibility Analyst for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), with responsibility of serving as a subject matter expert for sexual harassment and assault prevention policy development and strategic alignment with the organization's Every Mariner Builds a Respectful Culture (EMBARC) program. -Conducts onboard and on-site assessments/audits of vessel and operating company Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment (SASH) prevention and… Show more -Currently serving as a Maritime Safety and Social Responsibility Analyst for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), with responsibility of serving as a subject matter expert for sexual harassment and assault prevention policy development and strategic alignment with the organization's Every Mariner Builds a Respectful Culture (EMBARC) program. -Conducts onboard and on-site assessments/audits of vessel and operating company Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment (SASH) prevention and response cadet training and safety policies and procedures. -Administers various SASH policy and strategic engagement initiatives with external industry and internal federal stakeholders related to merchant mariner training and education aboard commercial vessels. -Provides staff support to help ensure a safe and socially responsible climate is available to all cadets attending sea year programs affiliated with the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and State Maritime Academies (SMAs). -Supports special projects assigned by the office director to ensure they are carried out successfully and in accordance with the best practices of project management while complying with MARAD strategies, goals, and objectives. Show less



Difference Makers (10 Strong)

• United States
• Business Skills Training

• Founder

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area -Founded Difference Makers (10 Strong), which is a collaborative group of national experts who provide violence prevention trainings/consultation to organizations around the globe. (See highlights of consultation provided below) -End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) – delivered a keynote plenary session at their annual virtual conference, to include the facilitation of several training workshops. -National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) – invited and… Show more -Founded Difference Makers (10 Strong), which is a collaborative group of national experts who provide violence prevention trainings/consultation to organizations around the globe. (See highlights of consultation provided below) -End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) – delivered a keynote plenary session at their annual virtual conference, to include the facilitation of several training workshops. -National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) – invited and supported several training project deliverables with military programs and colleges universities throughout the nation. Delivered a keynote address at their annual conference. -United States Space Force (SAPR Program) – provided consultation and delivery of advocacy continuing education training support to all assigned SARCs and VAs, which was opened for the entire U.S. Space Force and U.S. Air Force SAPR fields. -United States Air Force (SAPR Programs) – provided consultation and delivery of virtual and in-person unit and leadership training sessions with several Major Commands (MAJCOMs) throughout the U.S. Air force, to include the creation of SAPR Annual Training educational videos. -United States Army (SHARP Program) – provided consultation and delivery of numerous virtual and in-person unit and leadership training sessions to various military installations around the globe, to include installation wide prevention training initiative for the Fort Hood community in response to recent high-profile attention for multiple incidents of violence. -United States Air Force Special Victims’ Counsel (SVC) Program –invited to provide consultation and training deliverables to support their SVC Training Course. -United States Coast Guard (SAPRR Program) - Provided annual training deliverables which were shared throughout the USCG community. Show less



U.S. Coast Guard

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Victim Advocate Program Specialist (GS-11)

  • Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

  Alameda, California, United States -Served as the lead Victim Advocate for District 11 (California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah) in support of the U.S. Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) program. -Primary duties included, but were not limited to planning, directing, consulting, monitoring, coordinating, organizing, networking, publicizing, and budgeting for all program components including training, mandatory reporting, and support services for victims and survivors of sexual… Show more -Served as the lead Victim Advocate for District 11 (California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah) in support of the U.S. Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) program. -Primary duties included, but were not limited to planning, directing, consulting, monitoring, coordinating, organizing, networking, publicizing, and budgeting for all program components including training, mandatory reporting, and support services for victims and survivors of sexual assault. -Organized the creation, and distribution of the first ever regional Work-Life "Balance" Newsletter, which highlighted available work-life program resources, training events, and special recognition of volunteer Shipmates whose efforts enhanced and supported the overall work-life mission. -Served as the primary SAPRR trainer for District 11, delivering initial/refresher victim advocate training, and customized unit level SAPR training to Shipmates throughout District 11. Show less



YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley

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

• Learning and Development Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  San Jose, California, United States -Served as the Learning and Development Manager with the responsibility of organizing and facilitating all training requirements for 100+ staff and volunteers operating throughout the Bay area. -Primary training responsibilities included curriculum development and delivery of the 75+ Hour Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (SA DV HT) initial and continuing education advocacy/counselor certifications in accordance with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency… Show more -Served as the Learning and Development Manager with the responsibility of organizing and facilitating all training requirements for 100+ staff and volunteers operating throughout the Bay area. -Primary training responsibilities included curriculum development and delivery of the 75+ Hour Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (SA DV HT) initial and continuing education advocacy/counselor certifications in accordance with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) standards. -Assisted with the assessment and enhancement of the Santa Clara County First Offender Prostitution Program (FOPP), which was a training program established to educate first time offenders on the impact prostitution can have on commercial sex/human trafficking victims/survivors. Show less



U.S. Center for SafeSport

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training Manager

  • Nov 2018 - May 2021

  Denver, Colorado, United States -Served as the Training Manager at the U.S. Center for SafeSport with the responsibility of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse prevention curriculum development and training programs. -Facilitated abuse prevention training and awareness events for National Governing Bodies (NGBs) throughout the Olympic and Paralympic movement, including various youth and professional sports programs throughout the nation. -Responsible for organizing the 2019 and 2021 U.S. Center for SafeSport… Show more -Served as the Training Manager at the U.S. Center for SafeSport with the responsibility of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse prevention curriculum development and training programs. -Facilitated abuse prevention training and awareness events for National Governing Bodies (NGBs) throughout the Olympic and Paralympic movement, including various youth and professional sports programs throughout the nation. -Responsible for organizing the 2019 and 2021 U.S. Center for SafeSport Bi-Annual Summit for the Olympic and Paralympic movement, which provided best practice trauma-informed education on various forms of abuse from national/international subject matter experts. -Led a working group comprised of national abuse prevention and response experts to assist with the creation of the first ever Athlete Safety Coordinator (ASC) standards and training requirements for NGB SafeSport staff affiliated with the Olympic and Paralympic movement. -Assisted with the organizaiton and establishment of the organization's first ever Culture and Wellness Committees. Show less

• Regional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (GS-12)

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2018

  Alameda, California -Served as the Regional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for District 11 (California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah) in support of the U.S. Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) program. -Primary duties included, but were not limited to planning, directing, consulting, monitoring, coordinating, organizing, networking, publicizing, and budgeting for all program components including training, mandatory reporting, and support services for victims and… Show more -Served as the Regional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for District 11 (California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah) in support of the U.S. Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) program. -Primary duties included, but were not limited to planning, directing, consulting, monitoring, coordinating, organizing, networking, publicizing, and budgeting for all program components including training, mandatory reporting, and support services for victims and survivors of sexual assault. -Organized a virtual monthly victim advocate refresher training program for all victim advocates throughout the U.S. Coast Guard, and extended invites to advocacy professionals from external Department of Defense (DoD) SHARP/SAPR and civilian advocacy programs. -Recipient of the Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation, received by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard for spearheading the delivery of innovative/collaborative educational and community awareness events in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). -Selected as the DoD SARC of the Year for the U.S. Coast Guard. Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist (GS-11)

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  Presidio of Monterey, CA -Served as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Specialist for the U.S. Air Force which provided a wide range of essential support, advocacy, and liaison services, to victims/survivors of sexual assault. -Assisted the installation SARC in the development and delivery of comprehensive sexual assault quarterly/annual training to comply with organizational and Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives. -Led a student peer program (Students Against Sexual Harassment/Assault… Show more -Served as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Specialist for the U.S. Air Force which provided a wide range of essential support, advocacy, and liaison services, to victims/survivors of sexual assault. -Assisted the installation SARC in the development and delivery of comprehensive sexual assault quarterly/annual training to comply with organizational and Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives. -Led a student peer program (Students Against Sexual Harassment/Assault (SASH) responsible for providing mentorship and guidance to students who volunteered to serve as SAPR Ambassadors for the student population. -Served as a volunteer victim advocate and member of the Board of Directors for the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, which greatly enhanced the collaborative efforts of military and civilian advocacy programs and support services for military victims throughout Monterey County, CA. -Recipient of 2015 DoD SAPR Innovation Award and 2017 (Air Force) Air Education and Training Command (AETC) SAPR Team Award. Show less



United States Army Criminal Investigation Command

• Supervisory Sexual Assault Investigator (GS-13)

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  Fort Sill, Oklahoma -Managed complex law enforcement felony-level criminal investigative and intelligence functions in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and Title 18, U.S.C. -Supervised and trained subordinates in the processing of crime scenes, employment of forensic equipment, processing of physical evidence, conduct of interviews and interrogations, preparation of affidavits from suspects and witnesses, and issuance of search warrants and arrests. -Conducted case reviews to… Show more -Managed complex law enforcement felony-level criminal investigative and intelligence functions in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and Title 18, U.S.C. -Supervised and trained subordinates in the processing of crime scenes, employment of forensic equipment, processing of physical evidence, conduct of interviews and interrogations, preparation of affidavits from suspects and witnesses, and issuance of search warrants and arrests. -Conducted case reviews to monitor investigative progress, and direct supervision of subordinate staff which included 5 Special Agents. -Served as 1 of 24 civilian investigative subject matter experts for the Department of the Army in the conduct of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault investigations. Show less



County of Monterey

• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Public Defender Investigator III (Senior Criminal Defense Investigator)

  • Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  Salinas, California Area -Performed highly specialized investigative duties for the most complex criminal cases which had significant legal implications and/or a high degree of publicity. -Assigned case types included but were not limited to homicides, sexual assaults, illicit drugs, child pornography, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, fraud, and police/corrections maltreatment. -Provided in-depth knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, court procedures and departmental policies for the… Show more -Performed highly specialized investigative duties for the most complex criminal cases which had significant legal implications and/or a high degree of publicity. -Assigned case types included but were not limited to homicides, sexual assaults, illicit drugs, child pornography, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, fraud, and police/corrections maltreatment. -Provided in-depth knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, court procedures and departmental policies for the State of California. Show less

• Assistant Special Agent in Charge / Retired U.S. Army

  • May 2012 - Nov 2013

  Fort Stewart, GA Served as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) and Special Victims Unit (SVU) Team Chief of an investigative unit comprised of approximately 30 Special Agents split between various locations around Georgia. Leadership led to a 95% team solve rate on all sexual assault, child abuse, and homicide investigations.



Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)

• Belgium
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Operations Officer / Personal Security Officer

  • Oct 2008 - Apr 2012

  SHAPE, Belgium Served as the Personal Security Advisor to the SACEUR/Commander, U.S. European Command. Conducted over 12 escort missions to Afghanistan, and over 100 escort missions across the NATO area of operations throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Assisted with the management and oversight of approximately 50 personnel spread throughout Europe.

• Special Victims Unit Team Chief

  • Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

  Fort Bliss, TX Served as a General Crimes Team Chief responsible for the conduct and supervision of all theft, homicide, child abuse, and sexual assault investigations. Leadership led to a 100% team solve rate on all sexual assault investigations.

• Special Agent in Charge

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

  Camp Victory, Iraq Served as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) and Personal Security Advisor to the Commanding General, Multi-National Corps Iraq. Provided direct management to over 30 personnel spread throughout Iraq. Recipient of Bronze Star Medal for combat operations.

• Special Victims Unit Team Chief

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

  Fort Bliss, TX Served as a General Crimes Team Chief responsible for the conduct and supervision of all theft, homicide, child abuse, and sexual assault investigations. Leadership led to a 100% team solve rate on all sexual assault investigations.



Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

• Supervisory Special Agent

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2005

  Fort Belvoir, VA Served as a Mission Special Agent in Charge (MSAC) for security escort missions for the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Hand selected by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to be a Personal Security Officer during his retirement/farewell tour.

• Acting Special Agent in Charge

  • Aug 2003 - Dec 2004

  Fort Rucker, AL Achieved 100% solve rate on all assigned investigations and worked all high-profile sexual assault investigations assigned to the office. Received early accreditation, three months ahead of schedule. Selected over peers to serve as interim Special Agent in Charge of the detachment.

• Criminal Investigator (Investigative Intern)

  • Apr 2001 - Jul 2003

  Fort Rucker, AL



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Crash Rescue Specialist

  • Jun 2000 - Apr 2001

  Fort Rucker, AL

• Military Firefighter Crew Chief

  • Jan 1998 - Jun 2000

  Fort Greely, AK



New Mexico National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fire Direction Specialist/Soldier (Private First Class)

  • May 1996 - Dec 1997

  Las Cruces, NM