One Safe Place, San Diego County District Attorney's Office
San Diego,CA
6
years of professional experience
Dedicated and mission-driven professional with a passion for empowering women, immigrants, and underserved populations through trauma-informed advocacy and direct service. Proven track record supporting individuals in crisis, connecting diverse communities with critical resources, and driving cross-sector partnerships. Leveraging experience in community outreach, program coordination, and victim services to deliver compassionate care and ensure access to support systems.
Work History
Victim Advocate
7 Months
One Safe Place, San Diego County District Attorney's Office | 01.2026 - Current
Serve as a liaison between victims, Deputy District Attorneys, law enforcement, and community partners, coordinating services and supporting survivors throughout the criminal justice process, including court accompaniment when requested.
Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and connect victims with legal, medical, counseling, shelter, financial assistance, and other community resources while ensuring survivors understand their rights and available services.
Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, and other violent crimes.
Community Health Worker
11 Months
County of San Diego | 02.2025 - 01.2026
Assisted community members in accessing food stamps, healthcare, county resources, and employment services.
Facilitated partnerships with community organizations to enhance referrals and improve access to resources.
Attended community events to raise brand awareness, connecting civilians with case workers and boosting program enrollment.
Worked in hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.
Human Resources & Finance Coordinator
1 Year 4 Months
Make Projects | 01.2023 - 05.2024
Conducted interviews and onboarded 40+ new employees to ensure understanding of standard operating procedures, non-profit mission, and career service training.
Developed engaging learning modules to enhance onboarding experience and increase digital literacy.
Coordinated with accounting to generate financial reports, support payroll processing, and maintain accurate invoices.
Worked in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office tasks.
Fund Development Specialist
1 Year
AmeriCorps VISTA | 01.2022 - 01.2023
Generated $150k in funding through events, corporate sponsorship, fundraisers, writing grants, and building relationships with 50+ donors.
Created fund development tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiency 60% and ensure fundraising goals are achieved for “MAKE Projects.”
Collaborated with case workers to equip 20 refugees and immigrant women and youth with career readiness skills.
Streamlined report generation and organized CRM system, enhancing employee productivity.
Doc Drawer
1 Year 2 Months
AimLoan | 11.2020 - 01.2022
Developed relationships with 300+ clients to enhance understanding of loans from $100k to $1M.
Oversaw 500+ loans communicating with client’s mortgage breakdown and Closing Disclosures.
Managed 500+ loans, explaining mortgage breakdowns and ensuring clarity of Closing Disclosures to clients.
Maintained loan data and reviewed 50 files per week to draft Initial Closing Disclosures for clients.
Reviewed 50 files weekly and maintained loan data to accurately draft Initial Closing Disclosures for clients.
2 Months
CD Drawer | 09.2020 - 11.2020
Education
Master of Science - Conflict Resolution
University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | 05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative International Studies & Spanish
San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | 05-2020
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Trauma-informed care
Case Management
Victim Rights
Advocacy for Underserved
Criminal Justice Navigation
Resource Coordination
Community Outreach
Bilingual: Spanish
Grant Writing & Funding
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Cross-Cultural Communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Timeline
Victim Advocate
One Safe Place, San Diego County District Attorney's Office
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Community Health Worker
County of San Diego
02.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Human Resources & Finance Coordinator
Make Projects
01.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Fund Development Specialist
AmeriCorps VISTA
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Doc Drawer
AimLoan
11.2020 - 01.2022Read More
CD Drawer
09.2020 - 11.2020Read More
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts from Comparative International Studies & Spanish