Latesha M. Barrett

Dynamic social worker with extensive experience in community engagement and targeted interventions. Demonstrated success in leading programs that enhance individual resilience and family dynamics, focusing on evidence-based practices to foster healthier behaviors. Eager to contribute to a team dedicated to impactful, community-centered solutions.

• Private First Class, 07/23/08
• Specialist, 07/23/10
• Sergeant, 05/01/14
• Staff Sergeant, 10/01/18
• Sergeant First Class, 10/01/22

• Senior Leader’s Course (SLC), 2022
• Battle Staff Course, 2021
• Master Resilience Trainer Course (MRT), 2020
• Master Fitness Trainer Course (MFT), 2019
• Advance Leader’s Course (ALC), 2018
• Unit Prevention Leader (UPL), 2014, 2016
• SHARP Certification Course (80hrs), 2015
• Combat Life Savers Course (CLS), 2014
• Basic Leader’s Course (BLC), Commandant’s List, 2010
• Command Language Program- Germany Headstart, 2009
• Patient Administration Course, AIT, 2009

• Army Commendation Medal, 2012, 2022, 2025
• Army Achievement Medal, 2014, 2018, 2020
• Army Good Conduct Medal, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020
• National Defense Service Medal, 2008
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2008
• Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 2018
• Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, 2010, 2018, 2022
• Army Service Ribbon, 2008
• Overseas Service Ribbon, 2012, 2018, 2025
• Certificate of Achievement, 7

• Patient Administration Division NCOIC, 08/2025-Present, HQ, Medical Readiness Battalion, Evans Army Community Hospital, Ft Carson, CO, Serves a 152 bed medical facility with 5 outlying clinics. Assists with planning, training, coordinating, and supervising 40 civilian personnel; ensures the accountability, welfare, and readiness of four Soldiers; Oversees the Patient Accountability Branch and Health Information Management Branch.
• Health Information Management Branch NCOIC, 07/2023-08/2025, HHC, Medical Readiness Battalion, Pacific, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, Oversaw the Departments of Release of Information, Medical Records, and Coding.
• Student Detachment Sergeant, 11/2022-07/2023, Student Detachment, Medical Readiness Battalion, Pacific, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, Oversaw 18 graduate medical education programs and 4 medical technical programs.
• Patient Accountability Branch NCOIC, 03/2022-11/2022, HHC, Medical Readiness Battalion, Pacific, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, Oversaw accountability of all admitted patients and the daily functions and Patient Movement.
• HHC Operations and Training NCO, 01/2020-03/2022, HHC, Troop Command, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Ft. Belvoir, VA, Ensured unit readiness and oversees all operations within the company; specializes in government travel and unit taskords.
• Patient Accountability Branch, PAD NCOIC, 06/2018-01/2020, HHC, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Ft. Belvoir, VA, Oversaw accountability of all admitted patients and the daily functions and Patient Movement.
• Patient Administration NCOIC, 06/2015-05/2018, USAHC- Grafenwoehr, Germany, Managed the daily functions of the department and was responsible for the third party collections program.
• Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) NCO, 04/2012-06/2015, HHC, 4BSB, 4ID, Fort Carson, CO, In charge of up keeping Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4).
• Patient Administration Specialist, 02/2009-04/2012, USAHC- Illesheim, Germany, Managed the daily functions of the department and was responsible for up keeping beneficiary’s outpatient medical records.

• Master Resilience Trainer, 10/2020-Present, Trained Service Members about resilience and coached soldiers through life events.
• Unit Victim Advocate, 06/2015-05/2018, Provided information to sexual assault victims and served as the liaison between the victim and service providers.
• Unit Prevention Leader, 05/2014-05/2018, Administered the unit biochemical-testing program and developed prevention education and training.

• University of Southern California, Master of Social Work, 05/10/19
• University of Maryland University College, BS in Psychology, mn. Biology, 12/30/15
• Pikes Peak Community College, 2012-2014
• Fayetteville State University, 2001-2005

• Child and Family Service, 11/2024-04/2025, Parenting Group Facilitator II, Provides individual, family and group counseling and training focusing on healthy parenting skills.
• Child and Family Service, 10/2023-04/2025, Group Facilitator II, Provides evidenced-based clinical interventions to male domestic violence offenders.
• Collaborative Solutions for Communities, 08/2018-05/2020, Intern Social Worker, Worked with the Truancy Program and the Rapid Rehousing program.
• USC Telehealth Psychotherapy, 08/2017-03/2018, Intern Social Worker, Provided evidence-based clinical interventions for individuals and families.

• Facilitated a program for over 200 male domestic violence offenders, utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions to improve coping, communication, problem-solving, and parenting skills; resulted in a 40% reduction in recidivism and 85% of clients reporting improved relationship and conflict resolution abilities.
• Developed and delivered resilience training programs utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to over 2,000 personnel, resulting in a 25% reduction in reported stress levels.

• German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge- GOLD, 10/2016
• Commandant’s List, Basic Leader’s Course, 12/2010
• Commandant’s List, Advanced Initial Training- Patient Administration, 2009
• Honor Graduate, Advanced Initial Training- Patient Administration, 2009
• FSU Volleyball Scholarship, 2001-2003

• Age: 42
• Ethnicity: African American and Asian
• Citizenship: US
• Date of Birth: 05/21/83
• Gender: Female
• Marital Status: Married
• Place of Birth: Yokosuka, Japan