Oversees a team of victim advocates embedded at Oklahoma City's Family Justice Center, providing services to victims of domestic and sexual violence, alongside 40+ partner agencies.
Fosters collaborative relationships with community partners.
Co-leads multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex, high-risk cases.
Facilitate training sessions and presentations for survivors and community partners.
Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with departmental standards.
Assistant Director of Domestic Violence Advocacy
YWCA of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2023 - 01.2024
Provided crisis intervention services to survivors of domestic violence.
Collaborated with other professionals from many areas, including law enforcement, judicial, child welfare, and other social services agencies, to coordinate wraparound services for clients.
Conducted scheduled supervisions, and provided daily support for a team of advocates.
Participated in community outreach events to raise awareness of agency services.
DV Crisis Intervention Advocate
YWCA of OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2020 - 03.2023
Develop safety plans to minimize crisis risk.
Assist with completion of Victim's Protective Orders and keep up to date on changes in courthouse procedures.
Collect and document information from each client about concerns and any available contextual details and documenting client statistics.
Produce referrals for various community resources, housing and transportation services.
Mental Health Worker
Integris Health
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2019 - 01.2020
Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
Education
Nursing and
Fine Arts
New Mexico State University
2003
HS Diploma -
Mayfield High School
Las Cruces, NM
2000
Skills
CDSVRP Certified
Certified Danger Assessment and Lethality Protocol Evaluator
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