Experience

LeSar Development Consultants (a LeSar Company)

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Associate III

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

• Associate II

  • Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Successfully completed a Gaps Analysis and Homeless Action Plan for the County of Riverside which focused on increasing system capacity and addressing system flow. • Support Anthem Blue Cross in the implementation and assessment of the Housing Problem Solving and Flex Fund Pilots in California, alignment with CalAIM initiatives, and homeless program expansion to markets nationally through targeted trainings and market assessments. • Provide regional coordination to the San Fernando… Show more • Successfully completed a Gaps Analysis and Homeless Action Plan for the County of Riverside which focused on increasing system capacity and addressing system flow. • Support Anthem Blue Cross in the implementation and assessment of the Housing Problem Solving and Flex Fund Pilots in California, alignment with CalAIM initiatives, and homeless program expansion to markets nationally through targeted trainings and market assessments. • Provide regional coordination to the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments around homelessness through facilitated monthly coordination meetings and drafted reports. • Engage in homelessness planning with cities and communities across Southern California, including Palm Springs, Burbank, and San Fernando, utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods. • Provide technical assistance to the San Diego Housing Commission in the development of a Permanent Supportive Housing Learning Collaborative. • Support the completion of the Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) Homeless Action Plan to address homelessness on transit systems. • Maintain ongoing communications with internal team members, clients, and external stakeholders to fulfill contractual obligations within budget and schedule constraints. • Manage Homelessness Solutions Team Intern and provide support and project oversight to Homelessness Solutions Associate.



PATH

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Program Manager

  • May 2019 - Dec 2020

  Greater San Diego Area • Implemented the Housing Partnerships Program at PATH San Diego by establishing a self-sustaining, data-driven program that focuses on increasing housing opportunities through strategic community partnerships. • Led a team of 12 Housing Specialists with a combined caseload of over 300 households and over 400 landlord partnerships. • Managed over 1 million dollars of temporary financial assistance requests for housing related costs. • Maintained complete and accurate documentation and… Show more • Implemented the Housing Partnerships Program at PATH San Diego by establishing a self-sustaining, data-driven program that focuses on increasing housing opportunities through strategic community partnerships. • Led a team of 12 Housing Specialists with a combined caseload of over 300 households and over 400 landlord partnerships. • Managed over 1 million dollars of temporary financial assistance requests for housing related costs. • Maintained complete and accurate documentation and knowledge of housing policy and programs in accordance with Federal, State, Local, and PATH guidelines. • Coordinated advocacy efforts on behalf of PATH for issues like, the San Diego Housing Federation Proposed Housing Bond • Created and led new housing trainings for PATH programs and community partners. • Worked alongside development team and senior leadership on proposals for prospective contracts. • Provided leadership to the statewide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Steering Committee at PATH.

• Housing Specialist

  • Apr 2017 - May 2019

  Greater San Diego Area • Managed weekly meetings of 3 housing specialists and technological infrastructure for data tracking and analysis. • Supported 8 different housing programs with a combined active caseload of over 60 households. • Cultivated and maintained robust lists of available affordable housing inventory by utilizing networking and outreach techniques to establish over 400 new housing contacts for PATH. • Participated in housing forums with government agencies and other community groups to… Show more • Managed weekly meetings of 3 housing specialists and technological infrastructure for data tracking and analysis. • Supported 8 different housing programs with a combined active caseload of over 60 households. • Cultivated and maintained robust lists of available affordable housing inventory by utilizing networking and outreach techniques to establish over 400 new housing contacts for PATH. • Participated in housing forums with government agencies and other community groups to address affordable housing strategies. • Collaborated with Public Policy Manager to advise PATH leadership on policy objectives for San Diego. • Coordinated with leadership from over 30 national housing authorities/nonprofits who passed similar Source of Income Ordinances on strategies for implementation and linkages for collaboration.



Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Access Program Associate

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  Cape Town Area, South Africa • Supported over 200 new clients in accessing the South African economy through client consultations. • Assisted Scalabrini Centre’s advocacy for Angolan Cessation Permit (ACP) holders which resulted in the Minister of Home Affairs’ announcement that 1,800 former Angolan Refugees on the (ACP), who faced imminent deportation, had been granted permanent resident exemption applications for a period of 4 years. • Utilized an asset-based community development method to cultivate partnerships… Show more • Supported over 200 new clients in accessing the South African economy through client consultations. • Assisted Scalabrini Centre’s advocacy for Angolan Cessation Permit (ACP) holders which resulted in the Minister of Home Affairs’ announcement that 1,800 former Angolan Refugees on the (ACP), who faced imminent deportation, had been granted permanent resident exemption applications for a period of 4 years. • Utilized an asset-based community development method to cultivate partnerships in Cape Town with large businesses, including Amazon Development Centre, and other nongovernmental organizations after submitting extensive proposals. Show less



City of Carlsbad

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Finance Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Greater San Diego Area • Co-coordinated large-scale city-wide asset retirement project. • Supported finance department and central stores services at the City of Carlsbad. • Processed and distributed central stores orders, processed bill payments, attended finance departmental meetings. Provided administrative support with data entry, record keeping, inventory, and communication.



International Rescue Committee

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Connect2Work Appointment Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Greater San Diego Area • Connected at-risk, low-income students, young adults, and refugees residing in San Diego, California to services within the International Rescue Committee. • Followed up with clients and staff using M&E reports to monitor the progress of the work-readiness training program.



Discovering and Understanding Opportunities

• Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Portland, Oregon Area • Coordinated the Discovering and Understanding Opportunities Mentorship Program in Portland, Oregon which paired BIPOC Lewis & Clark College students with Portland youth. • Designed/marketed program, fundraised finances, planned logistics for events, matched and coordinated 30 mentors and mentees, and collaborated with school administrators at Lewis & Clark College and SUN Community Schools.