Antonia Airozo

Collective Progress provides equity-informed consultation on implementation, specializing in targeted violence prevention and behavioral health.

• Conducted research and interviews with stakeholders to gain insights into gaps and community needs.
• Analyzed data, identified trends, and developed strategies to improve systems.
• Developed detailed reports summarizing findings from research and interviews for use in decision-making.
• Facilitated workshops and training with senior leaders and organizational staff to identify areas of concern, develop action plans, and build skills in EDI and implementation.
• Created presentations outlining project plans, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Participated in client meetings to discuss progress updates, challenges, and potential solutions.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams of consultants to ensure successful completion of projects within established timelines.
• Assisted leaders in understanding how to successfully oversee and improve public service systems, implementation of evidence-based practices, equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.

Current Projects:

Behavioral Health Administration: Development of a crisis professional curriculum to standardize training and supervision for all crisis workers.

Division of Homeland Security: Facilitating the implementation and evaluation of a statewide Preventing Targeted Violence Training model in threat assessment and management for K-12, Colleges, and Universities.

• Results: Successful Implementation of Stairway to Violence Prevention training model. Trained 600+ individuals (119% percent increase from original target). Sixty-five percent increase in learning gains for participants.

Colorado Preventing Targeted Violence Inaugural Conference: Implementation consultation, conference guide design and delivery of opening remarks on the role of Implementation Science.

Kempe Center: Motivational Interviewing training and communities of practice.

Past Client Work:

Child Maltreatment Action Framework EDI Enhancement: Conducted research, evaluation, and provided implementation consultation and facilitation.

• Results: Pathway to Implementation and Family Voice Reports, including EDI-centered implementation recommendations.

Colorado Trust Fund Board: Led strategic planning for the dissemination of child maltreatment prevention funds and implementation of programming, policy reform, and cross-systems collaboration.

• Results: Strategic plan roadmap, including internal board building and state prevention priorities.

Guided the development and implementation of Evidence-Based Practices, offering strategic insights, organizational assessments, and comprehensive support in various capacities.

• Developed and documented implementation plans.
• Researched, evaluated, and recommended best practices.
• Provided technical assistance to establish internal implementation teams.
• Created comprehensive user documentation outlining processes and procedures.
• Prepared presentations and conducted training sessions on implementation science and related topics.
• Monitored the progress of implementations to meet deadlines set by clients.

Key Contributions:

• Colorado Preventing Targeted Violence - Model Development: Orchestrated the strategic planning, logic modeling, and project planning for the statewide rollout of the Preventing Targeted Violence model. Successfully designed and readied the model for implementation.
• Taskforce Housing Subcommittee - Technical Assistance: Provided instrumental support in member engagement, sub-committee recommendations, and organization infrastructure. Contributions resulted in the drafting of HB-20-1035 and recommendations adopted by the Governor’s Behavioral Health Task Force.
• Colorado Community Response (CCR) - Model Development: Led planning, facilitation, and presentations for a grantee evaluation launch, including the design and installation of an onboarding process. Identified core elements and developed a core model training design. Established staff development infrastructure via regional hubs and Salesforce Chatter, contributing to increased standardization of statewide CCR.
• EPIC Way Model Lead Developer: Spearheaded the design and implementation of the EPIC Way model, showcasing innovation and leadership in the field.
• Training, Coaching, and Curriculum Development: Developed and delivered training programs on Assessing Agency Readiness, Motivational Interviewing, and Being Trauma-Informed (VILT), addressing crucial topics such as COVID-19 and racial injustice.

Led the establishment of a pivotal cross-system resource, training, and implementation hub, wielding expertise in strategic planning, project management, and partnership development for statewide initiatives.

Key Contributions:

• Statewide Strategic Planning: Crafted the roadmap to the Children’s Behavioral Health statewide strategic plan, shaping impactful recommendations. These recommendations were successfully integrated into HB-195 and embraced by the Governor's Behavioral Health Task Force.
• Colorado Service Array Assessment: Co-led the comprehensive Colorado Service Array Assessment, contributing to a thorough understanding of service needs and gaps across the state.
• Training Development and Installation: Spearheaded the development and implementation of the "Strengthening Resilience to Prevent and Address Secondary Traumatic Stress" training, enhancing the mental health landscape.
• Grant Management: Secured a $2.8 million grant from the State Attorney General’s Office, showcasing exceptional grant-writing skills and fiscal responsibility.
• Colorado Families and Communities Conference: Moderator at Strengthening Colorado Families and Communities Conference, “Unveiling a Transformative Framework to Address Child and Family Trauma across Child, Youth, and Family-serving systems.

Directed the strategic workforce development initiatives for a thriving multi-site organization with over 1400 associates, encompassing budgeting, planning, and impactful development programs.

• Leadership Development Program: Conceptualized, implemented, and managed a successful leadership development program, fostering the growth and proficiency of key personnel.
• Coaching and Team Building: Provided individual and team coaching, including case consultation, crisis debriefing, and team building, contributing to enhanced team dynamics and resilience.
• Project Management: Led project management initiatives, evaluating team best practices, conducting risk assessments, and developing team leaders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
• Training and Curriculum Design: Designed comprehensive training programs, both online and in classrooms, covering areas such as Crisis Assessment and Hospitalization, Individualized Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Safe Clinical Practice, Self-care, Team Health, and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Oversight of Agency-Wide Initiatives: Spearheaded various agency-wide initiatives, including successful transitions in onboarding, safe practices, learning management systems, and service excellence standards.
• Orientation Management: Managed a 5-day classroom and e-learning staff orientation program, ensuring a seamless and effective onboarding process.
• Committees and Workgroups: Led cross-functional committees and workgroups, including the Trauma-Informed Steering Committee, Cultural Humility, LGBTQ Alliance, and Safety.
• Awards Recognition: Received accolades, including the prestigious Rookie of the Year and Team of the Year awards in 2014-2015, reflecting exceptional contributions and team leadership.

Played a pivotal role in team and program development, leading program design and implementation, selection, onboarding, performance management, stakeholder collaboration, training, clinical supervision, and effective marketing and communication strategies.

Key Contributions:

• Crisis Assessment Team Enhancement: Spearheaded improvements in the crisis assessment team, resulting in securing a pivotal agency contract with Cook County Hospital.
• Pioneering Transition-Age Youth Program: Served as a key leader in the establishment of Illinois’ inaugural transition-age youth program, 'Emerging Adults,' addressing the unique mental health needs of this demographic.
• Institute of Mental Disease Diversion Program: Formulated and executed the implementation plan for the SMHRF (Institute of Mental Disease diversion) program, showcasing strategic planning and operational expertise.