Experience

Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network (Pacific MFT Network)

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Associate Clinical Social Worker

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2023



Whittier Public Library

• Whittier, California, United States

• Social Worker Team Supervisor

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  -Supervise 3 Social Workers who are providing case management to the Whittier community -Develop and implement a social services program at Whittier Public Library, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. -Responsible for working directly with vulnerable or at-risk individuals and/or families who are affected by mental health issues, live in poverty, experience homelessness and/or marginalization Show less



LA Family Housing

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Housing Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Absorbed all responsibilities of IH Clinical Services Manager (see below)• Supervise the IH Placement Coordinator and IH Billing Coordinator, including individual and group supervisions, evaluations, ongoing professional development and trainings, and progressive discipline as needed• Manage connection to, and supervision of, interim housing provided to families, including emergency motel placements, subcontracted agencies and LAFH run interim housing locations• Provide ongoing clinical and technical assistance to subcontractor agencies and motels• Oversee billing process and procedures for interim housing sites, and track spending accurately• Direct LAHSA placement process for new families and adult individuals in emergency situation, as well as transitions between sites Show less

• Interim Housing Clinical Services Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Responsible for supervising a diverse team of 10 Participant Coordinator staff, including individual and group supervisions, evaluations, ongoing professional development and trainings, and progressive discipline as needed• Led interim housing team in the development and creation of an onboarding training plan for the department, to ensure consistency and success in service delivery across interim housing sites and across the clinical social work teams• Manage and oversee two family interim housing sites, including working collaborative with other agency departments,such as Housing Navigation; Facilities, Maintenances and Operations; Development and Community Engagement; and Housing and Employment Location Services, to ensure facilities provide trauma-informed care services, and are contract compliant• Provide on-site clinical support including facilitation of weekly case conferencing meetings, conducting risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed• Establish and foster new partnerships with outside organizations to enhance service delivery such as, Regional Center, Saban Community Health Clinic, Child Care Resource Center, and more• Utilize data, HMIS and CHAMP reports to inform best practices across interim housing sites, as well as ensure contract compliance with case notes, service entries and crisis housing exits and enrollments Show less



USC Caruso Catholic Center

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Consultant

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2021

  -Creates and disseminates 1:1 interviews and qualitative and quantitative pre-and post-surveys amongst 100+ student participants of 5 program areas -Compiles and aggregates qualitative and quantitative data to produce internal and external reports -Creates and disseminates 1:1 interviews and qualitative and quantitative pre-and post-surveys amongst 100+ student participants of 5 program areas -Compiles and aggregates qualitative and quantitative data to produce internal and external reports



Community Coalition

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Specialist/Gifts Coordinator

  • May 2019 - Jan 2020

  -Engaged with national/local governmental officials and community-based organizations to advise Los Angeles Probation and Pre-Trial Services-Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to produce a literature review inform recommendations for criminal justice reform within Los Angeles county-Evaluated existing data to develop annual report on organization-wide community impact -Managed at least 4 large projects/contracts simultaneously along with other smaller projects and expected duties-Secured $2 million from private and public foundations and government entities-Led the 2018 & 2019 Silent Auction, establishing 15+ new relationships with small businesses, garnering 100+ in-kind donations and raising $10,000+ each year-Conceived a comprehensive $4 million budget for the new Arts & Culture Department-Instituted an internal fundraising committee and a prospecting system, expanding unrestricted funding strategies Show less

• Policy & Research Organizer

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019



University of Southern California, School of Social Wor

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  -Constructed Qualtrics survey for Los Angeles County education constituents on a transportation pilot for Los Angeles Unified School District foster youth -Analyzed qualitative data using NVivo and quantitative data to assist in a program evaluation for LA county -Produced article summaries to provide evidence-based practices and research for juvenile justice, education, and other professionals -Constructed Qualtrics survey for Los Angeles County education constituents on a transportation pilot for Los Angeles Unified School District foster youth -Analyzed qualitative data using NVivo and quantitative data to assist in a program evaluation for LA county -Produced article summaries to provide evidence-based practices and research for juvenile justice, education, and other professionals



Saito High School

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  -Fostered relationships with community partnerships to increase support for 18—24-year-old high school students -Cocreated a pre-assessment tool to interview enrolled students each quarter and lead registration workshops on topics including section 8 housing, health insurance, and food assistance -Advocated for students’ educational needs among staff by formulating individualized education plans -Conducted individual weekly therapy with 8 clients and developed safety plans with clients at risk of suicide Show less



Diocese of San Diego

• Religious Institutions
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mental Health Research Associate

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  -Oversaw and corresponded with team leaders of mental health ministry programs in 25 different parishes -Administered in-person interviews with parish team leaders to evaluate program growth -Assisted in program development and outcome evaluation for parishes with mental health programming -Oversaw and corresponded with team leaders of mental health ministry programs in 25 different parishes -Administered in-person interviews with parish team leaders to evaluate program growth -Assisted in program development and outcome evaluation for parishes with mental health programming



Overground Railroad to Literacy Tutoring Initiative

• Cofounder

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

  -Cultivated partnership with 6 after school programs at K-12 public school sites-Developed a recruitment strategy by organizing university students through classroom and intentional sessions, increasing the number of volunteers by 200%-Produced tutoring schedules and carpooling system for 120 students, 6 volunteer sites and 30 cars -Upheld tutor accountability by implementing an attendance tracker on site of the after-school program -Train and led group dialogue with tutor volunteers Show less

• Recruitment & Marketing Director

  • Oct 2013 - May 2017

• Site Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - May 2017

• Academic Tutor

  • Oct 2013 - May 2017



Camp For All

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

• Program Staff

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Working to provide a "barrier free" space for people with varying challenges, needs, or illnesses.

• Program Staff

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  “Camp for All is a unique, barrier free camp working in partnership with other non-profits to enrich the lives of children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs and their families throughout the year.”• Strategized and successfully executed safe and enriching summer camp experiences to approximately 3,000 children with physical impairments, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and severe and/or life-threatening medical conditions• Developed leadership skills by regularly leading team-building sessions and large group discussions • Gained key skills such as creativity, empathy, reliability, consideration, and persistence Show less



Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Filing Clerk Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

  -Filing cases -Sorting and Organizing cases -Sorting and Organizing mail -Basic Computer Work -Scanning and Faxing cases -Hand Deliveries -Filing cases -Sorting and Organizing cases -Sorting and Organizing mail -Basic Computer Work -Scanning and Faxing cases -Hand Deliveries



ASICS America Corporation

• United States
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Retail Intelligence Agent

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  I represent ASICS shoe company through Third Channel by traveling to different stores such as Dicks Sporting Goods and Sports Authority and educate their staff on the newest technologies of ASICS shoes. -Travel/Drive Wisconsin -Form relationships with associates of stores -Educate staff -Set up and organize ASICS products -Report how ASICS are selling and product awareness I represent ASICS shoe company through Third Channel by traveling to different stores such as Dicks Sporting Goods and Sports Authority and educate their staff on the newest technologies of ASICS shoes. -Travel/Drive Wisconsin -Form relationships with associates of stores -Educate staff -Set up and organize ASICS products -Report how ASICS are selling and product awareness