My professional journey has developed me into an experienced community and educational leader with 9+ years of experience in program management, restorative practices, community engagement, staff development, strategic partnership building, training, facilitation and conflict support/resolution. I have demonstrated the ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop and implement programs, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and use data to drive continuous improvement. I have a passion for advancing equity, strengthening organizational culture, and connecting students, families, schools, and community resources to improve outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Services Supervisor/Community School Director
West Contra Costa Unified School District (Richmond High School)
02.2023 - Current
Lead the development and implementation of the site’s Community Schools strategy by conducting needs and asset assessments, analyzing student and community data, and aligning programs, services, and resources with school priorities.
Collaborate with school leadership, staff, students, families, and community stakeholders to establish strategic goals, facilitate problem-solving teams, and strengthen collaborative leadership practices.
Develop and oversee systems for coordinated student and family support, including referrals, intervention monitoring, and partnerships that expand access to academic, health, mental health, enrichment, and other essential services.
Build, manage, and evaluate strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, service providers, and volunteers; maintain agreements and ensure programs align with school goals and identified community needs.
Coordinate programs and services during and beyond the school day, while providing training and technical assistance to promote culturally and linguistically responsive practices.
Lead data collection, program evaluation, reporting, and information sharing to assess the effectiveness of services, partnerships, and interventions and support continuous improvement.
Support resource development, grant maintenance, family and community engagement, and youth voice initiatives in collaboration with school and district teams.
Restorative Practices Coordinator
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
11.2017 - 08.2022
Designed, developed, and implemented training, coaching, and technical assistance activities for 5 school across West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Developed and maintained relationships with key personnel and agencies in schools, juvenile justice systems, relevant collaborative groups, workgroups, and within CCEB
Produced resources to support program goals and activities.
Maintained program data collection requirements.
Facilitated restorative practice interventions as needed to respond to emerging community or agency need.
Developed and maintained relationships with key personnel and agencies in school and juvenile justice systems, relevant collaborative groups and workgroups, and within CCEB
Maintained program data collection requirements
Facilitated restorative practice interventions as needed to respond to emerging community or agency need.
Restorative Justice District Supervisor
SEEDS Community Resolution Center
08.2015 - 11.2017
Supervised a team of 6 Restorative Justice Coordinators that were each responsible for leading school-wide implementation of Restorative Practices for 2 school sites per coordinator.
Provided training and coaching for RJ Coordinators to empower them with practitioner skill building, effective tools and strategies for Restorative Justice implementation, and establishing and maintaining healthy and productive relationships with stakeholders at their respective sites.
Collaborated with RJ Coordinators and their respective school site administrators to establish and implement a site-specific Restorative Justice implementation plan.
Provided guidance and coaching to RJ Coordinators to support them through institutional challenges and difficult moments.
Managed Data collection and reporting.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
Skills
Strategic Leadership & Program Management Strategic Planning & Implementation Program & Project Management Team Leadership & Supervision
Community & Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Partnership Development Community Engagement & Outreach Family & Student Engagement Youth Leadership & Voice Community Resource Coordination
Education, Equity & Student Support Educational Equity & Inclusion Restorative Practices School Climate & Culture MTSS Culturally Responsive Practices
Data & Continuous Improvement Needs & Asset Assessment Program Evaluation Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting Continuous Improvement
Training & Facilitation Training & Professional Development Coaching & Technical Assistance Facilitation Conflict Resolution & Mediation Stakeholder Relationship Management
Timeline
Student Support Services Supervisor/Community School Director
West Contra Costa Unified School District (Richmond High School)