Experience

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center

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

• Director of Forensic Services

  • Oct 2017 - Present

• Forensic Interviewer Supervisor

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2017

  - Responsible for the coordination of training and support for new and current DCAC Forensic Interviewers. - Conduct courtesy forensic Interviews on children on cases of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, witnesses to homicide of any type violent crime for Dallas Police Department and other surrounding law enforcement agencies upon request. (To date have conducted over 3300 forensic interviews) - Maintain current knowledge and awareness on literature regarding relevant issues pertaining to child abuse. - Testify in civil and criminal court proceedings as necessary. - Interface with DCAC's multidisciplinary system of Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, District Attorney's Office, Physicians and Therapists Show less

• Forensic Interviewer Team Lead

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

• Forensic Interviewer

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2009



Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• CPS Investigator III

  • Apr 2003 - Oct 2004

  - Monitored, investigated and assessed allegations of child abuse and neglect. Implemented immediate safety measures as necessary. - Coordinated services for families using agency and community resources. - Coordinated services for children in foster care using agency resources to meet their needs and permanency issues. - Coordinated services and develop family plans for families whose children had been removed from their care for the purpose of helping them provide a safe environment. - Monitor cases in which children have been removed from their home and follow up with service providers ( e.g. Psychologists, counselors, drug and alcohol assessment centers and parenting groups) regarding the progress of the parents. Show less



Girl Scouts Of Tejas Council

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Membership Outreach Specialist

  • Mar 2000 - Sep 2000

• Group Leader / Site Coordinator

  • Sep 1998 - Mar 2000