Aryza Olague
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with extensive experience in the Higher Education space, excelling in student advocacy and project management. Proven track record in community engagement and data analysis, successfully enhancing educational pathways for underserved youth. Skilled in supervising teams and implementing effective programs that foster academic and personal growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Program Coordinator, Sr.
Arizona State University- First Star National
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2024 - Current
- Serve as the primary liaison between students, families, K-12 schools, community organizations, and university partners to deliver coordinated, student-centered support.
- Provide individualized college and career advising and oversee a peer mentorship program, connecting scholars to academic, personal, and socio-emotional resources and advocacy.
- Led outreach, recruitment, and engagement efforts by supervising student interns, managing program website, delivering presentations, reviewing applications, and onboarding new participants to enhance program visibility and participation.
- Track program data and outcomes, prepare impact reports, and plan and execute monthly academic and enrichment events to support continuous improvement and student success goals.
- Supported high school-aged foster and unhoused youth in building academic confidence and college readiness, fostering long-term educational pathways focused on equity and access to higher education.
Program Coordinator, Sr.
Arizona State University- Student Rights and Responsibilities
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed and led programming for students, faculty, and staff to review key components of Student Code of Conduct, sharing resources with 25-50 attendees to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Conducted fair, impartial investigations of student conduct cases, ensuring due process and compliance with university policy and federal regulations while maintaining a focus on student welfare.
- Serve as a trained Title IX and VAWA investigator, applying trauma-informed practices to cases involving sex-based discrimination, harassment, and violence.
- Managed complex caseload by collecting and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, and producing accurate and timely investigative findings to support decision-making.
Behavioral/Developmental Specialist
Desert Rain Behavioral Health- Dew Drops Program
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered behavioral and developmental support to clients ages 2-18 with diverse needs, teaching coping strategies, life skills, and emotional regulation to foster long-term success.
- Executed intake assessments and created individualized treatment plans based on developmental profiles to identify strengths, needs, and track progress.
- Coordinated caseload of 15 clients, ensuring HIPAA-compliant case management and close collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams to enhance care quality.
- Advocated for clients during monthly team meetings and partnered with foster parents, case managers, and tribal guardians to ensure coordinated, goal-aligned care.
Physical Education Teacher
Yuma Union District One- Castle Dome Middle School
Yuma, Arizona
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Created an inclusive, supportive physical education environment that promoted physical health, emotional well-being, and positive social development.
- Motivated students to develop fitness, confidence, and teamwork skills through engaging structured activities, sports, and movement-based learning.
- Nurtured individual student strengths in strength, agility, coordination, and athletic achievement to foster personal growth.
- Maintained student attendance and grading records, ensuring compliance with district policies and timelines.
Permanency Specialist
Our Community Our Kids, Tarrant County, Texas
, Texas
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed a caseload of 12-20 children removed due to abuse or neglect, prioritizing safe, stable, and nurturing foster placements.
- Facilitated supervised family visitations, monitored foster homes, and developed individualized child and family service plans.
- Served as court appointed guardian for children in DFPS care, coordinating physical, mental, and behavioral health services.
- Prepared timely court reports and maintained compliant, organized case files while advocating for children's safety and permanency.
Youth Case Manager
Pecan Valley MHMR, Parker and Palo Pinto County, Texas
, Texas
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed caseload of 50-120+ youth, ensuring timely access to authorized behavioral health services.
- Coordinated therapy, skills training, and medication services to enhance client engagement and treatment adherence.
- Built rapport with clients ages 3-17, delivering individualized, strengths-based case management to support personal growth.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, crisis intervention, and de-escalation strategies to support youth safety and stability.
Education
Masters of Education -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, Oklahoma05-2020
Skills
- Program Coordination
- Project Management
- Budget management
- Compliance standards
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Community engagement
- Client Advocacy
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Awards
- New Teacher of the Year, Castle Dome Yuma Union District One, 2023
- Work+ Supervisor of the Year for Working Learners, 2026
Affiliations
Student Engagement and Retention Team (SERT)- First Star National
Timeline
Program Coordinator, Sr.
Arizona State University- First Star National
10.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator, Sr.
Arizona State University- Student Rights and Responsibilities
11.2023 - 10.2024
Behavioral/Developmental Specialist
Desert Rain Behavioral Health- Dew Drops Program
06.2023 - 11.2023
Physical Education Teacher
Yuma Union District One- Castle Dome Middle School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Permanency Specialist
Our Community Our Kids, Tarrant County, Texas
05.2021 - 08.2022
Youth Case Manager
Pecan Valley MHMR, Parker and Palo Pinto County, Texas
05.2020 - 05.2021
Masters of Education -
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oklahoma Wesleyan University