Chief Leadership Officer

• Feb 2023 - Present

Leadership Development Officer

• Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

Director Of Development

• Apr 2017 - Jan 2021

I help to develop our financial advisors and help them achieve their highest potential.

Director of Recruitment

• Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

Northwestern Mutual views the recruiting and selection of financial representatives as a mutual selection process. The office evaluates a candidate’s potential for success as a financial representative. At the same time, the candidate evaluates the office’s ability to support each individual’s professional and financial goals. When everything aligns, we have a "mutual fit." My goal is always to recruit the right person, at the right time, for the right reasons. Explore career opportunities… Show more Northwestern Mutual views the recruiting and selection of financial representatives as a mutual selection process. The office evaluates a candidate’s potential for success as a financial representative. At the same time, the candidate evaluates the office’s ability to support each individual’s professional and financial goals. When everything aligns, we have a "mutual fit." My goal is always to recruit the right person, at the right time, for the right reasons. Explore career opportunities by visiting our website, or by sending me a LinkedIn message.

Licensed MFT

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2016

Individual, family and child therapist. Skilled at working with children ages 4-18 struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and difficult life stages. I am also passionate about helping guide and support all ages with difficult life transitions, psychosocial stressors, and codependency issues. Individual, family and child therapist. Skilled at working with children ages 4-18 struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and difficult life stages. I am also passionate about helping guide and support all ages with difficult life transitions, psychosocial stressors, and codependency issues.

Director of Admissions & Clinical Outreach

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2016

I have the pleasure of getting to know the most amazing clinical professionals in Orange County in order to provide the best referrals to families in need. I would love to connect with Ed. Psychologists, Psychiatrists, MFTs, LCSWs, Ed. Consultants, Ed. Attorneys, school districts and more. I work with parents to make sure that their children's educational experience is reaching its full potential and also set up volunteering opportunities for students in the local community. In addition, I… Show more I have the pleasure of getting to know the most amazing clinical professionals in Orange County in order to provide the best referrals to families in need. I would love to connect with Ed. Psychologists, Psychiatrists, MFTs, LCSWs, Ed. Consultants, Ed. Attorneys, school districts and more. I work with parents to make sure that their children's educational experience is reaching its full potential and also set up volunteering opportunities for students in the local community. In addition, I work with interested families to help them assess if our school is the right fit for them--if not I happily provide needed referrals. Finally I develop, schedule and market community events including professional speaker series, open houses, coffee chats, and film screenings. Please get in touch with me!

Spanish/Psychology Teacher/Mentor

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

Developed and implemented specialized lesson plans to effectively teach children in non-traditional setting. Served as mentor and teacher to children: with special needs, who have complex scheduling needs, do not learn well in traditional classroom setting.

NPA Clinician

• Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

Provide individual & family therapy as well as case management to children in public schools. Work within parameters of IEP to effectively provide counseling to increase each child's academic success. Manage entire caseload individually and complete all required paperwork in timely manner. Provide individual & family therapy as well as case management to children in public schools. Work within parameters of IEP to effectively provide counseling to increase each child's academic success. Manage entire caseload individually and complete all required paperwork in timely manner.

Case Supervisor

• Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

Provided parent consultation and one-to-one treatment in behavioral setting to help children and families contracted with Regional Center. Assessed functions of behavior and implemented treatment plans to help eradicate undesirable behavior and increase positive behaviors. Maintained family and parent satisfaction within program. Provided parent consultation and one-to-one treatment in behavioral setting to help children and families contracted with Regional Center. Assessed functions of behavior and implemented treatment plans to help eradicate undesirable behavior and increase positive behaviors. Maintained family and parent satisfaction within program.

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

• Oct 2010 - Feb 2012

Diagnosed and treated children, adolescents and young adults with mild to severe behavioral, emotional, and mental health issues. Also provided support, resources, and family therapy to parents and siblings. Performed individual, child and family therapy services to English and Spanish speaking families referred through Medi-Cal contracts. Recognized multiple times by Supervisor, QA manager, and county contract monitor for outstanding, ideal documentation skills regarding client… Show more Diagnosed and treated children, adolescents and young adults with mild to severe behavioral, emotional, and mental health issues. Also provided support, resources, and family therapy to parents and siblings. Performed individual, child and family therapy services to English and Spanish speaking families referred through Medi-Cal contracts. Recognized multiple times by Supervisor, QA manager, and county contract monitor for outstanding, ideal documentation skills regarding client progress notes, assessment summaries, and overall maintenance of client files; files and assessments maintained as examples to other members of mental health organization Maintained documentation as required by Federal, State, County and Agency guidelines & regulations (DMH format) to complete progress notes and assessments Performed clinical intakes and assessments ensuring the appropriate treatment plan was implemented; modified as needed Created unique therapeutic methods to effectively counsel children with mental health issues including OCD, social phobia, Major Depressive d/o, GAD, ADHD/ADD, Bipolar I, II, and schizophrenia Employed outcome measures and MAP tools (DASH board) to monitor ct results Collaborated effectively with TBS coaches, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse, social workers, and other relevant professionals to optimize client care Initiated organized and consistent documentation regarding client progress notes Show less Diagnosed and treated children, adolescents and young adults with mild to severe behavioral, emotional, and mental health issues. Also provided support, resources, and family therapy to parents and siblings. Performed individual, child and family therapy services to English and Spanish speaking families referred through Medi-Cal contracts. Recognized multiple times by Supervisor, QA manager, and county contract monitor for outstanding, ideal documentation skills regarding client… Show more Diagnosed and treated children, adolescents and young adults with mild to severe behavioral, emotional, and mental health issues. Also provided support, resources, and family therapy to parents and siblings. Performed individual, child and family therapy services to English and Spanish speaking families referred through Medi-Cal contracts. Recognized multiple times by Supervisor, QA manager, and county contract monitor for outstanding, ideal documentation skills regarding client progress notes, assessment summaries, and overall maintenance of client files; files and assessments maintained as examples to other members of mental health organization Maintained documentation as required by Federal, State, County and Agency guidelines & regulations (DMH format) to complete progress notes and assessments Performed clinical intakes and assessments ensuring the appropriate treatment plan was implemented; modified as needed Created unique therapeutic methods to effectively counsel children with mental health issues including OCD, social phobia, Major Depressive d/o, GAD, ADHD/ADD, Bipolar I, II, and schizophrenia Employed outcome measures and MAP tools (DASH board) to monitor ct results Collaborated effectively with TBS coaches, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse, social workers, and other relevant professionals to optimize client care Initiated organized and consistent documentation regarding client progress notes Show less

Staff Counselor

• Sep 2008 - Oct 2010

Staff Counselor

• Sep 2008 - Oct 2010

Performed individual, couple, and family counseling to English and Spanish speaking families at Head Start sites, the Prevention Initiative Project [PIDP] and Chrysalis, a social service that assists unemployed people in accessing career skills. Collaborated with community resources to manage heavy case loads Developed flexible counseling plans for individuals and families in various locations including office, in-home, local parks and school sites Taught various classes in English… Show more Performed individual, couple, and family counseling to English and Spanish speaking families at Head Start sites, the Prevention Initiative Project [PIDP] and Chrysalis, a social service that assists unemployed people in accessing career skills. Collaborated with community resources to manage heavy case loads Developed flexible counseling plans for individuals and families in various locations including office, in-home, local parks and school sites Taught various classes in English and Spanish regarding parenting, domestic violence, child abuse, crisis situations, and managing difficult personalities Designated as the first on-site counselor for Chrysalis’ mental health program

Lead Client Supervisor

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

Responsible for hiring full staff, managing employee files, supervising employee performance and ensuring all employee education and accreditations. Identified, interviewed and hired new therapists and other support positions Trained and supervised new employees Performed all job tasks while attending graduate school; Functioned as liaison between administration, clients, & therapists. Responsibilities included providing superior care to clients, ensuring facility compliance with… Show more Responsible for hiring full staff, managing employee files, supervising employee performance and ensuring all employee education and accreditations. Identified, interviewed and hired new therapists and other support positions Trained and supervised new employees Performed all job tasks while attending graduate school; Functioned as liaison between administration, clients, & therapists. Responsibilities included providing superior care to clients, ensuring facility compliance with appropriate regulations, assisting therapists regarding treatment, and assuming supervisory position during night shift. First recipient of “Employee of the Month” award Recognized by superiors as a “future leader” within the facility Show less Responsible for hiring full staff, managing employee files, supervising employee performance and ensuring all employee education and accreditations. Identified, interviewed and hired new therapists and other support positions Trained and supervised new employees Performed all job tasks while attending graduate school; Functioned as liaison between administration, clients, & therapists. Responsibilities included providing superior care to clients, ensuring facility compliance with… Show more Responsible for hiring full staff, managing employee files, supervising employee performance and ensuring all employee education and accreditations. Identified, interviewed and hired new therapists and other support positions Trained and supervised new employees Performed all job tasks while attending graduate school; Functioned as liaison between administration, clients, & therapists. Responsibilities included providing superior care to clients, ensuring facility compliance with appropriate regulations, assisting therapists regarding treatment, and assuming supervisory position during night shift. First recipient of “Employee of the Month” award Recognized by superiors as a “future leader” within the facility Show less

Site Coordinator

• Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

Coordinator for a research firm specializing in evaluation of educational programs, materials and services. Coordinated research in Los Angeles area for PBS program Sid the Science Kid, an educational science cartoon for preschool-age children Primary liaison between project manager, field researchers, and participating families Coordinated schedules of families and researchers to maximize effectiveness of time, travel, and compatibility Coordinator for a research firm specializing in evaluation of educational programs, materials and services. Coordinated research in Los Angeles area for PBS program Sid the Science Kid, an educational science cartoon for preschool-age children Primary liaison between project manager, field researchers, and participating families Coordinated schedules of families and researchers to maximize effectiveness of time, travel, and compatibility