Karla Garcia Cancio

• Provide tailored academic guidance and emotional support to first-generation high school students.
• Assist students in navigating college applications and securing financial aid.
• Conduct informative workshops and sessions for students and parents on college options and scholarships.
• Monitor academic progress and implement improvement strategies as necessary.

• Collaborated with other program coordinators, local and regional administrators to achieve consistency in program objectives.
• Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.

• Supervised 10 youth interns, providing mentorship, leadership, and guidance.
• Conducted weekly one-on-one check-ins to assess progress and offer personalized support, fostering individual growth.
• Coordinated professional development days and community outings to facilitate career exploration

• Actively sourced and arranged workshops aimed at enhancing interns' soft and hard skills, including networking, job search strategies, and interview preparation.

• Serve as the primary Spanish Translator, facilitating seamless communication between healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring they receive high-quality care and understanding their medical needs.

• Orchestrate team roles for in-person clinic days.

• Manage the Hispanic population-focused marketing team.
• Fulfill receptionist duties during clinic hours, ensuring patient satisfaction.

• Delivered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children on the autism spectrum, focusing on enhancing leisure skills, social cues, tolerance, and daily life skills.
• Utilized digital data collection and maintained detailed clinical notes to accurately track and report clients' progress to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Maintained open and effective communication channels with caregivers and stakeholders, providing daily updates on client accomplishments and discussing future goals.
• Contributed to the holistic development and well-being of clients through evidence-based ABA therapy techniques and personalized support.

• Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.

• Interned in two departments: Public Affairs and Nursing Administration, gaining a well-rounded understanding of healthcare operations.
• Conducted weekly audits of units to enforce hand hygiene and fall risk protocols, contributing to patient safety.
• Developed informative presentations for nurse educators, emphasizing efficient healthcare delivery methods.
• Assumed responsibility for creating and writing Kaiser Redwood City's monthly newsletter, enhancing internal communication.
• Collaborated with management to craft, revise, and implement medical center policies and regulations related to COVID-19, ensuring a safe and compliant healthcare environment.