Erica Rey
South Pasadena,CA
Summary
Director of programs with a passion for curating experiences, programs and initiatives at the intersections of social justice and healing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Equity Arts and Culture
SoCal Grantmakers
07.2020 - Current
- Co-lead and facilitate the 'Racial Equity Action Institute' multi-sector cohorts program for DEI professionals.
- Manage staff and lead in strategic planning for SCG's Knowledge and Communications team.
- Direct and curate all arts, culture and wellness initiatives as well as all creative sessions and elements for SCG's Public Policy conferences and the annual conference for the Philanthropic Sector.
Healing Justice Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current
- Consulting for nonprofits, businesses, foundations and organizations in bridging healing and social justice work.
- Offerings include consulting, staff training and retreats, trauma-informed curriculum development and assessment, racial equity healing work and more
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses and institutions to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Past clients include: UCLA, Tides Foundation, Farm to School Network, Miguel Contreras Foundation, Shift the Culture, YouthThink, Immigrants Rising, College Match. People's Yoga, InnerWay La, The African American Policy Forum, Chuco's Justice Center, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Forward Together and more
Coordinator, Healing Justice Series
Wesley Foundation At UCLA
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Created and facilitated the 'Healing Justice Series' for UCLA students
- Developed and directed ‘No Estan Solos’ summer advocacy program for undocumented and refugee students.
- Managed staff and interns for all programs I curated.
Director of Youth Programs
Miguel Contreras Foundation
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Directed 'Summer for the People' program for undocumented youth and families
- Managed all staff and interns within the organization.
- Worked closely with board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed all budgets for Youth Programs
Education
Certificate - INTEGRATIVE HEALTH/BLACK FEMINIST HEALING ARTS
UCSF
San Francisco, CA06.2023
No Degree - AYURVEDIC MEDICINE PROGRAM
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - World Arts And Cultures
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA06.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Facilitation
- Partnership Building
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Program Development and Planning
- Staff Management and Training
- Strong Collaboration and Conflict Resolution Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Healing Justice
- Embodiment
- Creativity
- Collective Liberation
- Ease and Nervous System Regulation
- Passion for Equity and Justice
Timeline
Director of Equity Arts and Culture
SoCal Grantmakers
07.2020 - Current
Healing Justice Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current
Coordinator, Healing Justice Series
Wesley Foundation At UCLA
01.2018 - 06.2022
Director of Youth Programs
Miguel Contreras Foundation
03.2014 - 12.2017
Certificate - INTEGRATIVE HEALTH/BLACK FEMINIST HEALING ARTS
UCSF
No Degree - AYURVEDIC MEDICINE PROGRAM
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - World Arts And Cultures
UCLA
- Healing Justice
- Embodiment
- Creativity
- Collective Liberation
- Ease and Nervous System Regulation
- Passion for Equity and Justice
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