Carlos Andrés Diaz Gallardo
AMFM Healthcare
Gardena,CA
7
years of professional experience
Education leader| DEI Strategist | Doctoral Candidate
Work History
Academic Supervisor
1 Year 6 Months- Guide and oversee multiple project managers to ensure the academic department’s initiatives align with organizational goals, maintain program fidelity, and reflect Mission Prep’s standards of educational excellence.
- Oversee and support academic and residential staff, offering guidance, performance feedback, and professional development to ensure consistent delivery of Mission Prep’s educational and therapeutic standards.
- Provide individualized academic and career advising for adolescents navigating school re-entry, credit recovery, and postsecondary planning.
- Collaborate with clinical, educational, and family teams to ensure holistic support for each student’s academic and emotional development.
- Conducted outreach and promoted programs at school and community events, engaging prospective partners and driving referrals and enrollment interest.
- Collaborated with clinical, educational, and family teams to provide holistic support for each student’s academic and emotional development.
- Serve as a program representative at events and school meetings, building relationships and communicating the value of Mission Prep’s academic and therapeutic services to potential partners.
- Lead structured interviews to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, interpersonal skills, and commitment to equity-focused education.
DEI Board Member Secretary
1 Year 6 Months- Coordinated DEI programming, documented board actions, and tracked progress toward inclusion goals, enhancing organizational equity initiatives.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative DEI research to identify systemic barriers, assess organizational climate, and inform policy recommendations.
- Analyze staff feedback, demographic data, and program outcomes to develop evidence-based strategies that strengthen inclusion and belonging.
- Designed and evaluated equity-centered trainings, workshops, and professional learning experiences in collaboration with cross-functional teams, fostering a more inclusive environment.
- Communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders, translating research insights into actionable improvements for staff and client experiences.
- Developed policies and training that addressed systemic inequities and promoted culturally responsive practices, contributing to organizational transformation.
Program Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Led team of educators in delivering enrichment programming across multiple school sites, enhancing student participation and learning experiences.
- Cultivated partnerships with school administrators, families, and community partners to drive student engagement and improve overall success.
- Aligned curriculum with district standards and fostered safe, inclusive learning environments for K–8 students, promoting academic achievement.
Head Writing Tutor
5 Years 3 Months- Delivered academic coaching and skill-building support, enhancing writing skills for diverse student populations, including first-generation and multilingual learners.
- Developed and led workshops that significantly improved student performance in writing-intensive and history courses.
- Mentored and trained new tutors, creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment that supported tutor effectiveness.
- Partnered with EOPS to deliver targeted interventions for students facing academic, social, or economic barriers.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Education
In Progress
Master of Arts (M.A.) - History
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
Skills
Student Advising & Postsecondary Readiness: Academic advising
Equity & Inclusion: DEI strategy implementation
Instructional leadership
Student engagement
Innovation and creativity
Data analysis
Equity & Inclusion: Culturally responsive advising; DEI strategy implementation; first-generation student advocacy; restorative and trauma-informed communication.
Community & Family Engagement: Community outreach
Timeline
Academic Supervisor
AMFM Healthcare / Mission Prep
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
DEI Board Member Secretary
AMFM Healthcare
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Program Manager
Right At School
01.2024 - 02.2025Read More
Head Writing Tutor
East Los Angeles College (ELAC)
06.2019 - 09.2024Read More
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from History
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California State University, Long Beach
Master of Arts (M.A.) from History
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Concordia University-Irvine
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Education
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