Mary Byrd
Summary
Strategic and compassionate professional with over a decade of experience supporting vulnerable populations and several years of leadership in professional development and team training. Specializes in designing inclusive, human-centered programs that foster growth, improve performance, and build strong, values-driven teams. Brings a trauma-informed, equity-focused lens to every initiative in behavioral health and education, ensuring learning experiences are accessible, relevant, and empowering. Leads onboarding efforts, supports coaching initiatives, facilitates cross-functional trainings, and collaborates with external leadership teams to align development goals with broader organizational objectives. Expanding abilities through graduate studies in Industrial-Organizational Psychology to create scalable, research-informed strategies that drive engagement and long-term success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Madrona Day Treatment, Kitsap Mental Health Services
06.2023 - Current
- Lead daily operations of a therapeutic school program for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
- Directly supervise a team of 12 bachelor's-level mental health professionals and cosupervise a broader team of 30+ staff
- Implement trauma-informed, culturally responsive programming that centers equity, belonging, and dignity
- Serve as department LGBTQ+ population expert; lead staff trainings and guide inclusive policy development
- Resolve workplace conflict using restorative practices; foster a collaborative and celebratory team environment
- Coordinate with families and school districts to develop treatment goals and ensure continuity of care
- Oversee budgeting, compliance, and annual performance reviews
- Use I/O psychology principles to increase staff engagement, satisfaction, and retention
- Develop and implement comprehensive care plans and program goals for day treatment youth, guided by trauma-informed theoretical frameworks
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and school district partners to triage referrals, support intake processes, and monitor youth progress
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and clinical coverage, including during crisis response and emergency interventions
- Maintain compliance through accurate, timely documentation
- Provide program-specific consultation and training to internal teams and external educational partners on youth mental health and continuity of care
LGBTQ2SIA+ Advocacy & Community Engagement Volunteer Representative
Kitsap Suicide Awareness Coalition
01.2023 - Current
- Represent agency and LGBTQ2SIA+ community in suicide prevention efforts
- Participate in panels on population risk factors and social determinants
- Advocate for trauma-informed, affirming services for LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals in Kitsap County
LGBTQ2SIA+ Employee Resource Group Member
KMHS Agency-wide Engagement
01.2023 - Current
- Met with the CEO of Kitsap Mental Health Services as an LGBTQ2SIA+ ERG representative following anti- LGBTQ2SIA+ executive orders to advocate for agency-wide systems of accountability and inclusion
- Proposed and supported the implementation of formal reporting systems for mistreatment or discrimination toward LGBTQ2SIA+ staff and clients
- Advocated for pronoun visibility on staff badges and protections against policy rollbacks
- Collaborated with leadership to reaffirm the agency's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies amidst shifting political landscapes
Behavioral Interventionist
Madrona Day Treatment, KMHS
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided therapeutic and behavioral support in crisis situations and long-term interventions.
- Created and executed the first LGBTQ+ club at Madrona Day Treatment
- Designed and facilitated social-emotional learning groups and classroom interventions.
- Boosted team morale through team-building activities, peer recognition, and support systems.
- Covered therapist and teaching roles during staffing shortages.
Registered Behavior Technician / Certified Behavior Technician
Grow Behavior Services
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Used behavior tracking software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Registered Behavior Technician / Certified Behavior Technician
Magnolia Behavior Therapy
08.2018 - 08.2019
Special Education Paraeducator
North Kitsap School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
After-School Program Director
Extreme Tween Club
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer mentors to support students in both academic and social-emotional learning
- Designed inclusive, enrichment-based educational programming for 15-20 underserved youth, fostering a strong sense of belonging and personal growth
- Facilitated restorative group circles and activities that promoted conflict resolution, empathy, and community-building
- Led team-building and leadership development opportunities for mentors, creating a culture of service, empowerment, and shared accountability
Washington Reading Corps Member
AmeriCorps, Head Start
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Supported literacy development for over 60 preschool-aged children in a Head Start program, focusing on individualized and small-group instruction.
- Delivered evidence-based early literacy interventions aligned with Washington State Early Learning Guidelines.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate reading strategies into daily routines and center-based activities.
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments and provided data to guide instructional adjustments.
- Created engaging, culturally responsive literacy materials to support diverse learners.
- Supported school readiness by fostering early reading habits, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary acquisition.
- Built strong relationships with students and families to promote a positive learning environment and encourage at-home reading.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Specialization
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2025
Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate - undefined
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies, K-12
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2019
Skills
- Schedule development
- Payroll processing
- Change management
- Employee motivation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Business development
- Policy and procedure development
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Safety protocols
- Documentation and reporting
- Policy enforcement
Community Engagement
- Volunteer Representative, Kitsap Suicide Awareness Coalition , Kitsap County, WA, Ongoing, Represent agency and LGBTQ+ community in suicide prevention efforts, Participate in panels on population risk factors and social determinants, Advocate for trauma-informed, affirming services for LGBTQ+ individuals in Kitsap County
- LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group Member , KMHS Agency-wide Engagement, Ongoing, Met with the CEO of Kitsap Mental Health Services as an LGBTQ+ ERG representative following anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders to advocate for agency-wide systems of accountability and inclusion, Proposed and supported the implementation of formal reporting systems for mistreatment or discrimination toward LGBTQ+ staff and clients, Advocated for pronoun visibility on staff badges and protections against policy rollbacks, Collaborated with leadership to reaffirm the agency's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies amidst shifting political landscapes
- Volunteer Representative, Community Engagement Committee, Kitsap Mental Health Services, Ongoing. Founding Member, Meet monthly to collaborate outreach efforts, Volunteer at least once per month with community outreach event
Certifications And Training
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential, 2021
- DBT and LSCI Certified
- Registered Behavior Technician, 2019
- Certified Behavior Technician, 2019
- Pro-Act Certified, 2021
- Right Response and Elements Training, 2018
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Previous Experience
- Registered Behavior Technician / Certified Behavior Technician, Grow Behavior Services, Bainbridge Island, WA, 10/01/19- 08/01/22
- Registered Behavior Technician / Certified Behavior Technician, Magnolia Behavior Therapy, Seattle, WA, 08/01/18-08/01/19
- Special Education Paraeducator, North Kitsap School District, Kingston, WA, 01/01/17-12/31/18
- Washington Reading Corps Member, AmeriCorps, Head Start, Tacoma, WA, 01/01/12-06/30/13
Certification
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential (2021)
- DBT (2023)
- LSCI (2024)
- Registered Behavior Technician (2019)
- Certified Behavior Technician (2019)
- Pro-Act Certified (2021)
- Right Response and Elements Training (2018)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Awards
Excellence in Action Award, Kitsap Mental Health Services 2024
Timeline
Supervisor
Madrona Day Treatment, Kitsap Mental Health Services
06.2023 - Current
LGBTQ2SIA+ Advocacy & Community Engagement Volunteer Representative
Kitsap Suicide Awareness Coalition
01.2023 - Current
LGBTQ2SIA+ Employee Resource Group Member
KMHS Agency-wide Engagement
01.2023 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Madrona Day Treatment, KMHS
10.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Behavior Technician / Certified Behavior Technician
Grow Behavior Services
10.2019 - 08.2022
Registered Behavior Technician / Certified Behavior Technician
Magnolia Behavior Therapy
08.2018 - 08.2019
Special Education Paraeducator
North Kitsap School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
After-School Program Director
Extreme Tween Club
08.2015 - 10.2016
Washington Reading Corps Member
AmeriCorps, Head Start
01.2012 - 06.2013
Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate - undefined
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies, K-12
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Specialization
Capella University
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