Experience

Mills College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor- Personal Wellness Instructor

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Designed a Personal Wellness Course exploring conscious beliefs as well as habits on mental, emotional, financial, social and environmental wellness, Teach centering techniques, movement modalities self care processes. Designed a Personal Wellness Course exploring conscious beliefs as well as habits on mental, emotional, financial, social and environmental wellness, Teach centering techniques, movement modalities self care processes.



Oakland Unified School District

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

• Restorative Justice Program Coordinator/ Facilitation

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Train Staff and Students in Restorative Justice Practices, Review and Analyze data quarterly, Compare past and present data on office referrals, physical alterations, suspension rates and incidents, racial disparities in school discipline and truancy, Train Staff and Students in Restorative Justice Practices, Review and Analyze data quarterly, Compare past and present data on office referrals, physical alterations, suspension rates and incidents, racial disparities in school discipline and truancy,



Oakland Parents Together

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

• Program Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  Facilitated interactive workshops on anxiety/stress, effective communication, establish and maintain boundaries, access to community resources, tools and technique that enhance the growth of healthy children, Facilitated interactive workshops on anxiety/stress, effective communication, establish and maintain boundaries, access to community resources, tools and technique that enhance the growth of healthy children,



Oakland City Council

• United States
• Government Administration

• Summer Intern- Oakland City Council -Council member Libby Schaaf

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Responded to email concerns for district four residents, Attended weekly city council meetings to understand city polices, Assisted and became lead organizer for Kiva Zip crown funding breakfast event, Constructed letters, memos, and invitations for Kiva Zip community partners projects, Conducted research on alternative business funding for new startup businesses in Oakland. Responded to email concerns for district four residents, Attended weekly city council meetings to understand city polices, Assisted and became lead organizer for Kiva Zip crown funding breakfast event, Constructed letters, memos, and invitations for Kiva Zip community partners projects, Conducted research on alternative business funding for new startup businesses in Oakland.



La Clinica

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Facilitator

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

  Facilitated small focus groups for at risk girls, Created a safe environment for group processing, Designed and implemented, wellness retreats to address school violence among African American girls, Drove all efforts to conceptualize and institute social, emotional curriculum for girls group, Consulted with La Clinica staff, Roosevelt Middle School teachers, administrators and parents regarding appropriate follow up- services for girl's group participants. Successfully increased programs to serve girls from other diverse backgrounds. Show less



Oakland Unified School District

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

• Director- After School Program

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

  Recruited and trained staff in preparation of student academic and enrichment programs, Collected data on student attendance and performance for analysis and use in grant proposals, Assisted with researching, writing, and editing consultancy contracts to meet guidelines with the fiscal budget, Collaborated and partner with community organizations to support students and families. Recruited and trained staff in preparation of student academic and enrichment programs, Collected data on student attendance and performance for analysis and use in grant proposals, Assisted with researching, writing, and editing consultancy contracts to meet guidelines with the fiscal budget, Collaborated and partner with community organizations to support students and families.



Roots Of Unique Awareness Consulting

• Oakland, California, United States

• Education Professional

  • Sep 2006 - Jan 2009

  Designed and facilitated retreats, parent education seminars, community events and leadership development for schools as well as non-profits, revolutionized wellness practices in the work place, provided consultant expertise on staff training, board development and special project execution. Designed and facilitated retreats, parent education seminars, community events and leadership development for schools as well as non-profits, revolutionized wellness practices in the work place, provided consultant expertise on staff training, board development and special project execution.



Challenge Day

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Specialist- Leader

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

  Delivered over 200 "Be The Change" personalize, school- focused workshops, Facilitated workshops throughout the nation for middle school and high school age youth focusing on conflict resolution, bullying, peer pressure, and community violence, Identified student's needs and coordinated counseling resources for at -risk of abuse, neglect, cyber bullying, and various social concerns, Responsible for assisting circle of change leaders with follow-up programs. Delivered over 200 "Be The Change" personalize, school- focused workshops, Facilitated workshops throughout the nation for middle school and high school age youth focusing on conflict resolution, bullying, peer pressure, and community violence, Identified student's needs and coordinated counseling resources for at -risk of abuse, neglect, cyber bullying, and various social concerns, Responsible for assisting circle of change leaders with follow-up programs.