Experience

Queer Arts Featured

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Sunset Youth Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Healing Arts Director

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Leads and develops mental health programming for the agency, including curriculum development, training, triage, and trauma-informed consultation. Additionally, works as the on staff therapist providing individual, family and group therapy for teens and TAYA youth, centering somatics, expressive arts and an anti-oppressive lens. Leads and develops mental health programming for the agency, including curriculum development, training, triage, and trauma-informed consultation. Additionally, works as the on staff therapist providing individual, family and group therapy for teens and TAYA youth, centering somatics, expressive arts and an anti-oppressive lens.



Safe & Sound

• United Kingdom
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Partnerships Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

  Provides strategic planning, technical assistance, and coordination for partner agencies to facilitate collaborative work. Develops and maintains coordination systems for partner agencies including operations, data collection, and program structure.Manages program budgets, contracts, and publically funded partnerships.Works collaboratively with partners targeting systems by improving evidenced-based practices and streamlining of services from a trauma-informed lens.

• Domestic Violence Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Provided direct services for children and families with children from ages 0-6 exposed to domestic or community violenceMaintained and managed relationships with partner agencies by coordinating necessary trainings, providing client consultation, and improving data collection and evaluation of collaborative performance and prevention outcomes.Built and maintained relationships with community and government agencies to provide a collaborative approach to response and prevention of domestic and community violence.

• Community Education Coordinator

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2015

  Maintains and expands community relationships with partner organizations and the unified school district, building a collaborative approach to preventing child abuse and reducing its devastating impact. Coordinates and develops/modifies curriculum for SFCAPC education programs, including Mandated Reporter Training, SafeStart, and Child Safety Awareness. Education programs are aimed to increase awareness for both families and providers in the following topics: child abuse and methods of prevention, domestic violence, trauma and its impact, children empowerment and strengthening families.

• MFT & Art Therapy Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

  -Conducts individual psychotherapy with adult and child clients.-Works collaboratively with the SFCAPC staff to provide a supportive atmosphere for clients and their families.-Serving client population through a range of methods, including: case management, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, client centered advocay, psychoeduation with an emphasis on parenting skills, and crisis intervention.



Hillcrest Elementry

• United States

• After School Support

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2012

  -Implemented an art based lesson plan in the after school setting-Worked with a variety of grades within the elementary school population-Assisted children in fostering productive study habits, strong work ethic, and positive social skills -Implemented an art based lesson plan in the after school setting-Worked with a variety of grades within the elementary school population-Assisted children in fostering productive study habits, strong work ethic, and positive social skills



Home Life Incorporated

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Lead Supervisor

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

  -Maintained quality relationships between clients diagnosed with mental illness and staff-Supervised staff using open and direct communication -Assisted in bettering client's communication patterns in order to improve social skills and establish positive coping mechanisms-Implemented an art workshop, which served as a creative and emotional outlet for clients -Maintained quality relationships between clients diagnosed with mental illness and staff-Supervised staff using open and direct communication -Assisted in bettering client's communication patterns in order to improve social skills and establish positive coping mechanisms-Implemented an art workshop, which served as a creative and emotional outlet for clients



Senior Helpers

• United States
• Home Health Care Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Direct Caregiver

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2009

  Assisted elderly and disabled individuals in their day-to-day schedule, while providing mental, emotional and at times physical support. Assisted elderly and disabled individuals in their day-to-day schedule, while providing mental, emotional and at times physical support.