Project Manager

• Jul 2022 - Present

Supervisor 1

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2022

 Oversight of daily operations of the Youth Prevention Program including budget, work plan implementation and client satisfaction.  Supervise and train Prevention Specialist and provide performance feedback on a regular basis, conduct team meetings, and provide training opportunities to enhance employee skills.  Recruit and hire for the Youth Prevention program and any needed committees.  Liaison with Pomona Unified School District and other designated school, community organization, community partner or city representatives  Oversee the implementation of the evidence-based Life Skills Training program in schools while maintaining program fidelity.  Ensure the implementation of the County Approved Work Plan and compliance with County, State, and Federal contract requirements.  Facilitate data collection according to evaluation plan and entry into data base, ensure data collection is anonymous, confidential, and organized.  Track and fulfill all data reporting requirements of the program with agency and funders.  Coordinate program sponsored school wide prevention activities and alternative social activities for youth.  Lead community-based youth prevention environmental campaigns and establish partnerships with community members, business owners, community coalitions and youth.  Maintain a network of collaborative partners to promote awareness of youth alcohol and substance abuse issues, environmental campaigns, community involvement and awareness.  Lead active Community, Parent, and Youth Advisory Boards  Lead, organize, facilitate, and coordinate Summer Skillz – Youth summer school program.  Coordinate health education or trainings for youth, parents and community partners and members Show less

Part Time Professor

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

 Review and present lessons prepared by the Center for Disease Control  Prepare class materials, including printed materials and supplies.  Track individual student progress and make assessments and recommendations as needed.  Keep accurate attendance and sign in sheets.  Submit course records.  Work effectively with diverse ethnic groups and be culturally sensitive.  Provide training to communities that will build their confidence, empower themselves to be actively engaged with their families in partnership for better health.  Prepare and provide effective information so that participants can learn effective life skills. Show less

Nutrition & Physical Activity Instructor

• Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

 Review and present lessons prepared by the Center for Disease Control  Prepare class materials, including printed materials and supplies.  Track individual student progress and make assessments and recommendations as needed.  Keep accurate attendance and sign in sheets.  Submit course records.  Work effectively with diverse ethnic groups and be culturally sensitive.  Provide training to communities that will build their confidence, empower themselves to be actively engaged with their families in partnership for better health.  Prepare and provide effective information so that participants can learn effective life skills. Show less

Program Coordinator

• Jul 2012 - Jan 2014

 Train staff and Task Force members on the Strategic Prevention Framework and effective strategies surrounding the goals of the West End Gangs & Drugs Task Force.  Coordinate staff activities with collaborative partners and assist staff in identifying participants for the project.  Supervise the collection of evaluation data in coordination with Youth Advocates and partner agencies; synthesize data into report form.  Track and fulfill all data reporting requirements of the program with agency and funders.  Provide expertise and information on the risks of substance abuse and underage access to alcohol to program participants.  Provide education of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other drugs to community members, youth, and providers.  Represent the agency at all collaborative meetings involving Partners for Innovative Communities.  Maintain all agency operational forms in a timely manner.  Attend agency approved workshops, conferences and conventions related to gang prevention and intervention project.  Communicate effectively and in culturally competent manner, orally and in writing with daily staff interaction, youth and adults and community members.  Outcome based program evaluation used when building our coalitions framework.  Liaison between community coalition and work groups created to streamline the coalitions goals and objectives.  Coordinate bi-monthly PIC meetings and maintain contact with community partners and work group co-chairs.  Ensure that each work group: Bullying, Youth Courts and Substance Abuse, are in line with DFC grantee goals and objectives.  Assist in coordinating the Drug Free Coalitions (DFC) regional meeting June 2013.  Coordinate, plan and implement the 4th Annual National Innovative Communities Conference in Ontario, CA, June 2013 Show less

Community Outreach Intern

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

 Coordinator for the Quarterly Employee Wellness lunch and learn seminar.  Work with City Employees to implement wellness seminars that promote healthy food choices, incorporating daily physical activity, with the goal to decrease sick days and increase employee productivity.  Coordinator for the “Walking Bus” Pilot Project at a local neighborhood elementary school where campaigns were developed to encourage students to walk to school. Worked with Principal, Teachers, Project Fit America, and community members to engage the community and school in promoting physical activity and fighting childhood obesity.  Attend monthly Chino Walks and Chino Walks for Kids to promote physical activity.  Regularly attend meetings, which include the Healthy Chino Coalition, Inland Empire Health Plan Coalition, Healthy City Training provided throughout San Bernardino County and Chino School District Health Council Meetings Show less

Minority Mentor

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

The program works and trains student mentors to lead mentee co-horts throughout the academic year to assist new students in navigating the ins and outs of the first year of graduate school. Mentors are chosen via application. MMP partners with the various student organizations across the Claremont Colleges to co-sponsor events throughtout the year that are especially relevant to underrepresented students in order to create a broad base of support and community founded in the knowledge that in unity and diversity we are able to share resources, provide support, learn from each other and gain strength. Show less

Community Temporary Worker

• Jul 2011 - Mar 2012

RENEW Project  Worked with team with to pass Resolution #9145 on the “Healthy Food and Beverage Vending and Procurement Policy” for the city of Pasadena.  Developed training program, materials, and shopping manual to train city employees/staff on the new “Healthy Food and Beverage Vending and Procurement Policy.”  Worked closely with Policy Analyst to ensure marketing and training materials, presentations, reports, and policy proposal met RENEW standards.  Coordinate and execute National Food Day activities within the Public Health Department  Created and implemented an Internal Reporting System to track daily activities and receipts for the Project’s monthly reporting, monthly budget, and budget justifications. Facilitator & Community Work  Facilitate “Rethink Your Drink” Health education classes to students 10-18 years of age.  Conduct community surveys to gage interest in healthy vending and snack options for future policy implementation.  Attend community outreach events promoting “ReThink Your Drink”, healthy eating and physical activity. Additional Responsibilities and Accomplishments  Organized and implemented an Internal Reporting System to track the scope of work on activities for the NETWORK Project six-month annual report.  Completed grant proposal for APHA: The Power of Policy: Innovation to Improve Health Show less

Events Coordinator

• Sep 2009 - May 2011

The Events Coordinator plans and coordinates social events to advertise the School of Community and Global Health and promote public health. He/she collects information about events on campus and in the community that might be of interest to the MPH student body and School of Community and Global Health. The Events Coordinator will be the main contact person for students in the MPH program who may want to post events or suggest events for the Student Association. The Events Coordinator will also be the contact person between the faculty or staff and the student body if they want events to be posted on the student calendar. He/she will then post and update all events onto the SAKAI MPH calendar. The Events Coordinator has such further powers and duties as prescribed by the Executive Board members of the Association. Show less

Data Collector

• May 2009 - Sep 2009

 The purpose of the study was to collect data concerning adolescents and their eating habits using palm pilots. Students were required use the palm pilots to log their daily intake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Helped conduct pilot study to test the use of palm pilots and computer surveys as it related to the promotion of daily food logs.  Administered computer surveys containing questions about eating habits and perceptions of food to adolescents.  Maintained consent forms and completed surveys on all participants. Show less

Program Leader

• Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

 Conducted enrichment classes in health, science, and math to 25-30 students daily: grades 5th and 6th.  Conducted daily physical activity, explaining the importance of students achieving 60 minutes of daily activity. The program goal was to combat childhood obesity.  Conducted Wednesday Harvest of the Month classes. The purpose of the class was to promote healthy snacks, healthy cooking, and healthy choices. Students could follow and prepare recipes and learned the importance of a balanced meal. Show less