Georgina Wilson
ATLANTA,GA
Summary
Psychosocial program and technical assistance leader with 10+ years of experience supporting child-, adolescent-, and family-serving systems across public-sector, education, and behavioral health settings. Proven ability to develop and oversee psychosocial standards, tools, and processes across multi-partner networks; integrate trauma-informed and equity-centered practices into service delivery; and translate research, data, and practitioner feedback into practical guidance. Experienced collaborator with state agencies, service providers, and national partners to improve quality, consistency, and access to psychosocial supports for vulnerable populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Research Associate / Program Manager
GEORGIA HEALTH POLICY CENTER, Georgia State University
Atlanta, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of psychosocial and operational guidance for statewide initiatives serving children and adolescents, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).
- Serve as Program Manager for a 5-year, $8M federally funded demonstration project, overseeing scope, deliverables, timelines, compliance, and partner coordination across higher education institutions, K–12 systems, and behavioral health providers.
- Develop standards, tools, and processes to support consistent, high-quality psychosocial services across a distributed network, incorporating trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate approaches.
- Design and deliver statewide technical assistance to 30+ agencies, identifying knowledge gaps and capacity-building needs and translating policy, research, and program requirements into clear, practitioner-ready guidance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject-matter experts, and external partners to integrate psychosocial expertise into program design, workforce supports, and service delivery models.
- Identify implementation challenges and emerging psychosocial needs affecting children and families; synthesize findings into actionable recommendations to strengthen service quality, access, and outcomes.
- Oversee qualitative and quantitative data collection to monitor psychosocial service delivery, identify trends, and inform continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Contribute psychosocial perspective to quality management and review processes, supporting alignment between standards, practice, and outcomes across partner organizations.
- Prepare briefs, reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders, distilling complex data and policy considerations into decision-ready insights.Lead development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of guidance and operating standards for statewide school-based initiatives serving children and adolescents, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).
- Serve as Program Manager for a 5-year, $8M federally funded demonstration grant, overseeing strategy, scope, compliance, and delivery across multiple higher education institutions and K–12 public school partners.
- Identify implementation gaps and emerging challenges affecting youth-serving programs, and develop practical recommendations to improve consistency, quality, and outcomes across partner organizations.
- Provide subject-matter expertise to cross-functional partners including state agencies, universities, and school districts on child and adolescent mental health, service delivery standards, and workforce protections.
- Manage complex program issues and escalations, balancing compliance requirements, partner needs, and youth-centered considerations in time-sensitive environments.
- Support statewide technical assistance efforts supporting 30+ agencies, translating research and program requirements into clear, actionable guidance for frontline practitioners and program leaders.
- Oversee data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative) to monitor outcomes, identify trends, and inform policy and program improvements related to child and adolescent wellbeing.
- Develop briefs, reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders, synthesizing complex data and policy considerations into decision-ready recommendations.
Hospital Placement and Diversion Liaison
KING COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY DIVISION
Seattle, USA
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted clinical screenings and psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate level of care for youth and adults experiencing behavioral health crises.
- Coordinated hospital placements and diversions in collaboration with hospitals, legal partners, and county agencies, prioritizing trauma-informed decision-making, safety, and continuity of care.
- Applied policy standards and clinical judgment to authorize services and manage high-risk situations involving vulnerable populations.
- Supported system-level improvements by identifying patterns in crisis utilization, and sharing insights with leadership and partner agencies.
Intensive Case Resource Manager
WASHINGTON STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION
Lynnwood, USA
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed complex pediatric cases involving intellectual and developmental disabilities, many with co-occurring behavioral health or trauma-related needs.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed individualized service plans and crisis prevention strategies.
- Provided technical guidance to providers and families on Medicaid policy, service authorization, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborated across agencies to ensure services supported least-restrictive, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered care.
Supports Intensity Scale Program Coordinator
USC CENTER FOR DISABILITY RESOURCES
Columbia, USA
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Coordinated and administered standardized assessments for over 2,000 individuals, including children and adolescents with significant support needs.
- Translated assessment results into service planning and placement recommendations that balanced safety, autonomy, and psychosocial wellbeing.
- Partnered with 50+ organizations to promote consistent application of assessment tools, documentation standards, and service planning practices.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Child, Family, And Systems-level Practice
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2011
Certificate in Data Analysis -
Seattle Central College
SeattleSkills
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Child & Adolescent Development Systems
- Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Program & Grant Management (Federal)
- Program & Issue Analysis
- Grant & Initiative Management
- Child & Adolescent Systems Expertise
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Technical Assistance & Guidance Development
- Excel
- SPSS
- NVivo
- Microsoft Office
- Technical assistance
- Developmental psychology
- Behavioral health expertise
Open To
Atlanta Hybrid or Remote
Certification
Licensed Master of Social Work
Timeline
Senior Research Associate / Program Manager
GEORGIA HEALTH POLICY CENTER, Georgia State University
01.2022 - Current
Hospital Placement and Diversion Liaison
KING COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY DIVISION
03.2018 - 10.2019
Intensive Case Resource Manager
WASHINGTON STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION
09.2015 - 03.2018
Supports Intensity Scale Program Coordinator
USC CENTER FOR DISABILITY RESOURCES
09.2013 - 09.2015
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Child, Family, And Systems-level Practice
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of South Carolina
Certificate in Data Analysis -
Seattle Central College