Experience

San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School
• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director, Support Services

  • Apr 2020 - Present

Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Contributing Photographer

  • 2021 - Present

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CULTURE AT MHP
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Contributing Photographer and Artist

  • 2016 - Present

Silicon Valley Latino
• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Contributing Photographer

  • Jan 2015 - Present


County of Santa Clara

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Program Manager II and Senior Management Analyst

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2020

  Focused in East San Jose and East Gilroy communities for violence prevention initiatives with community members and the community at large. Conduct complex and diverse organization, policy, systems, and analytical studies on organization, procedures, budgetary requirements, and management. Perform budget analysis, conduct and collect surveys, and conduct studies by tabulating and analyzing data using appropriate statistical methods to determine trends, cycles, and underlying factors. Gather data and analyze information, prepare reports outlining methodology, and analysis recommendations related to administrative, fiscal, organizational, human resources, and management. Analyze program practices and procedures and make recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements as needed and required. Conduct needs analysis, feasibility studies, and evaluations for assigned projects and programs. Prepare, recommend and present a variety of budgetary, informational and statistical reports on a broad spectrum of specialized administrative and program related problems, through written, graphic, and oral presentations. Negotiate and monitor contracts; ensure compliance with contract provisions; coordinate with service providers in the delivery of contract requirements and conduct quarterly meetings with vendors. Prepare and participate in RFP process, proposals, reports, program documentation, policies, procedures and other written materials as needed. Provide direct supervision to NSU Program Community Workers, (2) by directing the work activities; prioritizing and coordinating work assignments; reviewing work for accuracy; recommend improvements in workflow and procedures for effective community engagement and collective impact. Prepared a Leg File, Chief Probation Officer, Laura Garnett made into an official template for reporting in the Leg file to the CSFC Board of Supervisor due to it’s organized, easy to read, and methodical format. Show less



ConXion to Community

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

• Director, Family Services and Education Navigator

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2018

  Director, Family Services Managed a professional team of eight family advocates and four departments. Directly oversee the agency’s family service delivery programs at two sites (San Jose and Gilroy). Provided guidance, training, and development opportunities to support staff to achieve program goals and objectives. Managed programs and staff funded by city, county, and federal sources and met contract deliverables. Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with grant deliverables and data collection and reporting requirements. Represented ConXion to Community at partner/stakeholder meetings throughout the community, CBO, and County Committees, and appointed as a Board Member, for Escuela Popular, currently serving as Vice-Chair. (Promoted Director, Family Services after serving as Education Navigator). Education Navigator As a member of the Opportunity Youth Partnership, Planned Parenthood, Kids in Common, provided culturally relevant case management and family support services to justice engaged, pregnant/parenting, homeless, and foster youth and their young families. Referred clients to appropriate agencies and community resources related to education, general assistance, trauma, legal, and the medical field to connect them to resources that can help their situation. Prepared detailed case management notes, compiled metrics and data, and analyzed systems to ensure proper program evaluation and outcomes tracking. Collaborated with professional colleagues across agencies, institutions, and systems to accomplish the goals of the program to stabilize youth through resources and support. Received an honorary official letter from Opportunity Youth Partnership for being a high and effective performer in navigating youth to stabilization, obtaining a high school diploma, and enrolling in college for postsecondary education. Show less



Silicon Valley FACES

• United States
• Nonprofit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fund Development

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  Planned and implemented annual fundraising/donor cultivation events. Managed and facilitated an annual four-day leadership/personal development camp designed to help overcome negative stereotypes related to gender, race, trauma, economic disparities, violence, etc. Created and promoted an empathetic and inclusive community free of bias, bigotry, and violence through programs and advocacy among students, school staff, colleagues, and the community at large. Built rapport and trusting relationships with youth, parents, teachers, administrators, and CBO’. Managed, recruited, and trained staff, interns, and volunteers. Organized and ran the organization’s social media campaigns (i.e. #GivingTuesday, Holiday Appeal, and Crowdfunding) and managed its social media outlets (Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). Show less



MACLA

• Spain
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs & Curator Associate and ZINE Photography Instructor

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Programs and Curator Associate Responsible for delivering and managing special events including training and supervising staff, volunteers, participants, artists, and donors. Assisted Program Managers with organizing and presenting nearly 20 distinct visual and performance art programs annually. Recruited, trained and managed volunteers to assist with events, administrative projects, and programs. Worked with artists and vendors to manage logistics, creating program schedules, complete contracts, process payments, and carry out public relations. Created digital and print marketing materials, produced a weekly newsletter and managed the organization’s social media outlets (Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). ZINE Photography Instructor Instructed a photography class to teach youth the skills needed to produce a Photography Zine based on their neighborhood; inspired youth to create culturally relevant photo diaries around themes of family, gender, race, community, self-image, friendship, hopes and dreams for the future. Mentored youth while teaching them Photoshop and photojournalism skills. Show less



Center for Employment Training

• United States
• Technical and Vocational Training
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Employment Development Advisor, Farmworker Specialist, and Admissions Advisor

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

  Employment Development Specialist Provided employment and career development services to clients with limited education and job skills. Prepared and presented weekly employment and personal development workshops for 400 students annually. Met and exceeded monthly performance goals and objectives. Collected data; prepared monthly placements reports and weekly student progress reports. Managed and cultivated relationships with employers, staffing agencies, committees, and non-profit organizations. Supported the management team with developing new courses, expanding recruitment efforts, budget planning, fundraising, and training. (Promoted to this position after serving as Admissions Advisor). Admissions Advisor Member of the team responsible for recruiting and enrolling clients in vocational training programs. Recruited clients with significant barriers to employment such as justice engaged, monolingual, farmworker, disabled, and homeless individuals. Met with instructional and admissions teams on a weekly basis to monitor participant progress and employment goals. Conducted strategic outreach at school and community events throughout Santa Clara County. Show less