Experience

Early Childhood Mental Health

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

• Child And Family Therapist

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Richmond, CA



Alternative Family Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Clinician

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2018

  San Francisco & Contra Costa County Community-based mental health services for children (ages 2-18) and families within child welfare system. Emphasis on family engagement, stablizing relationships, advocacy, assessment, and trauma-informed treatment.



First 5 Association of California

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

• Parent Instructor

  • 2008 - 2015

  West Country First Five Centers Taught parent/infant communication classes for First Five in Richmond and San Pablo. Trained childcare providers in sign language for infants and toddlers at First Five, UC Berkeley ECE Centers, and the Model School. Certified Instructor, Baby Signs Institute.



UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Intern

  • 2013 - 2014

  Center for the Vulnerable Child Provided mental health services for preschool children with challenging behaviors, working in partnership with parents and teachers. Led social skills groups in school settings.



Brighter Beginnings

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Parent Child Educator

  • 2012 - 2013

  Early Head Start, Brighter Beginnings Case management and child development support for clients (ages 0-3) and families through home visits and group classes. Experience with ASQ-3 screenings and GOLD assessments.



JPD Communications & Design

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Business & Project Manager

  • 2004 - 2012

  Manage staff workflow, events, and finances for non-profit event and communications firm.



West Contra Costa Unified School District

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

• Elementary School Teacher

  • 2002 - 2004

  Richmond, California Dedicated substitute teacher for Coronado School in Richmond. Created afterschool arts program.



Maritz

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Operations and Support Services

  • 1997 - 2001

  Walnut Creek CA Managed event planning department during period of rapid growth. Developed department performance standards and profitability analysis. Project and event management for multiple clients in tech industry.



Community College of Vermont

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Learning Services Coordinator

  • 1978 - 1980

  Administration of community-based adult education program: program evaluation, educational and vocational counseling. Taught classes to develop individualized learning plans.