Sarah Diaz
Sacramento,CA
Summary
With over 9 years of policy experience and 5 years of frontline social services provider experience, along with personal experience relying on such services as a young parent, I am dedicated and passionate about advocacy for our most vulnerable. Committed to lifelong learning and eager to contribute skills and expertise towards uplifting families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy and Media Coordinator
California WIC Association
09.2015 - Current
- Participate in legislative and administrative advocacy on issues related to the WIC program as well as other facets of maternal-child health at the state and federal level, and work to engage organization's membership in legislative education visits on a regular basis. Responsible for maintaining the organization’s social media presence and engagement, writing the bi-monthly organizational newsletter, and leading the bi-annual WIC Watch magazine. Serve the contact for news media, crafting press releases and speaking with journalists on WIC issues. Participate in coalitions and stakeholder groups.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Sacramento Children’s Home
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided case management to families coping with challenges. Provided appropriate resource referrals and support in accessing services to parents struggling with: homelessness, affordable housing, domestic violence, mental health challenges, legal issues, food insecurity, healthcare access, and child care.
Home visitor
Sacramento Children’s Home
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Conducted weekly home visits with a caseload of 15 families, delivered the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum, helped families engage in appropriate activities with their young children, and provided appropriate resource referrals for families in need of assistance with food security, housing, domestic violence, mental health, childcare, etc.
Home visitor
Siskiyou Early Head Start
12.2009 - 07.2011
- Conducted weekly home visits to a caseload of 12 families with children under 3 years of age, delivered the Partners in Parenting Education curriculum, helped families engage in appropriate activities with their young children, and provided appropriate resource referrals to families struggling with housing, food security, domestic violence, mental health, healthcare access, childcare, etc.. Facilitated twice-monthly group socialization activities.
Education
LCA - Lactation Consultant Assistant Certification
American River College
Sacramento, CA2014
Early Childhood Education
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA2011
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Art, concentration on fine art photography and book arts
Tufts University
Medford, MA12.2009
Skills
- Legislative advocacy and lobbying
- Advocacy training
- Excellent writing skills, experience with newsletters, press releases, social media
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and comfortable communicating with a diverse population of stakeholders, supervisors, coworkers, and partner organizations
- Content development
- Motivated, and good time-management skills
- Experience facilitating virtual meetings and webinars
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Over 5 years of experience working with vulnerable families within the parameters of state and federal programs,
- Collaborative
- Problem-solving abilities
Leadership Experience
- I have organized two small annual conferences for expecting parents known as “Beyond the Bump,” featuring speakers on important maternal-child wellness topics.
- Former chairperson for the Crisis Intervention Specialist subcommittee of the Birth and Beyond Collaborative.
- Outside of regular job duties, facilitated a pregnancy and postpartum support group twice a month.
- Responsible for my organization’s social media presence and outreach.
Accomplishments
2019 National WIC Association Leadership Award for Advocacy Surrounding Public Charge
Timeline
Policy and Media Coordinator
California WIC Association
09.2015 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Sacramento Children’s Home
03.2014 - 08.2015
Home visitor
Sacramento Children’s Home
07.2011 - 03.2014
Home visitor
Siskiyou Early Head Start
12.2009 - 07.2011
LCA - Lactation Consultant Assistant Certification
American River College
Early Childhood Education
College of The Siskiyous
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Art, concentration on fine art photography and book arts
Tufts University
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