Experience

National Equity Project

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

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Encinitas, California, United States The National Equity Project is a leadership and organizational development non-profit committed to increasing the capacity of people to achieve thriving, self-determining, educated, and just communities. NEP partners with leaders in school districts, community based organizations, and philanthropic foundations across the country to dismantle inequitable structures and co-design policies and practices that increase opportunity, belonging, and human thriving.



Osta Associates Facilitation and Strategic Advising

• Consultant

  • Jul 2009 - Present

  Encinitas, California OSTA Associates provides executive leadership coaching and technical assistance in the areas of education, mental health, organizational development, and systems change to clients focused on creating teams, organizations, and communities where everyone has access to the opportunities and resources needed to be well and thrive. Specializing in: • Leadership and Team Development: Collaborative, Adaptive, Distributed • Cross-sector Collaboration and Partnership Development… Show more OSTA Associates provides executive leadership coaching and technical assistance in the areas of education, mental health, organizational development, and systems change to clients focused on creating teams, organizations, and communities where everyone has access to the opportunities and resources needed to be well and thrive. Specializing in: • Leadership and Team Development: Collaborative, Adaptive, Distributed • Cross-sector Collaboration and Partnership Development • Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Change Management • Leadership in Complex Adaptive Systems • Educational Equity • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and Child, Adolescent, Adult Development • Healing Centered Learning Environments and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) • Group Facilitation and Adult Learning • Nonprofit Leadership and Management Show less



The Center for Connection

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Therapist

  • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Pasadena, California, United States Relationships and the science of interpersonal neurobiology guide everything that happens at the Center for Connection. Informed by cutting-edge research and intently focused on helping people discover more joy and meaning in their lives through connection with others, the CFC's mission is to help kids, adults, and families be happier, healthier, and more fully themselves.

• Therapist

  • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Pasadena, California, United States



National Equity Project

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

• Managing Director

  • 2006 - 2009

  Oakland, CA Led efforts to build an intentionally multiracial, multicultural organization focused on advancing educational equity and social justice. Led annual strategic planning process, developed and managed annual budget, supervised program, finance and administration, and development directors. Directed program evaluation and knowledge management efforts. Developed systems to ensure organizational coherence. Nurtured a culture of distributed leadership and continuous learning and development of all… Show more Led efforts to build an intentionally multiracial, multicultural organization focused on advancing educational equity and social justice. Led annual strategic planning process, developed and managed annual budget, supervised program, finance and administration, and development directors. Directed program evaluation and knowledge management efforts. Developed systems to ensure organizational coherence. Nurtured a culture of distributed leadership and continuous learning and development of all staff with an unrelenting focus on equity and results.

• Director of Coaching Services

  • 2004 - 2006

  Oakland, CA Led the development of the BayCES Coaching for Educational Equity Program including curriculum and professional development. Developed and implemented new coach recruitment and induction program. Supervised program and research and evaluation staff.

• Associate Director

  • 1997 - 2004

  Oakland, CA Provided leadership for program staff to launch a New Schools Incubator resulting in the creation of over 40 new small schools in Oakland, CA. Led the development of organizational infrastructure and culture to support equity focused professional learning and keep pace with rapid organizational growth. Co-developed and led Administrative Credentialing Program in collaboration with Cal State East Bay.



Youth Guidance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Facilitator, Comer School Development Team

  • 1994 - 1997

  Chicago, IL Led the implementation of the Comer School Development Program at pre-K-8th grade school. Trained school staff and community in principles of child and adolescent development, collaborative decision-making, consensus building, and strategic planning. Developed and led successful Parent and Community Partnership and Volunteer Programs.



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Social Worker, Jordan Community School

  • 1994 - 1997

  Chicago, IL Member of administrative team. Led a multidisciplinary Student Support Services Team responsible for individual case management, special education assessments, and school-wide interventions. Provided direct clinical services to individual students, groups, and families in English and Spanish. Facilitated classroom conflict resolution, social skills, and violence prevention groups. Mediated conflicts among and between students, teachers, and families. Provided crisis intervention services… Show more Member of administrative team. Led a multidisciplinary Student Support Services Team responsible for individual case management, special education assessments, and school-wide interventions. Provided direct clinical services to individual students, groups, and families in English and Spanish. Facilitated classroom conflict resolution, social skills, and violence prevention groups. Mediated conflicts among and between students, teachers, and families. Provided crisis intervention services. Trained and supervised social work and psychology interns. Show less



Los Angeles Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teach for America Corps Member, Vermont Avenue Elementary School

  • 1991 - 1992

  Los Angeles, CA Created a positive learning environment and taught in a bilingual classroom with 33 students.