Simone M. Tramble - Arana
Concord,CA
Summary
Mission-driven advocate and strategic leader grounded in criminal justice, equity, and healing-centered service. Experienced in crisis response, team leadership, and program transformation, and seeking a role that allows me to lead with both skill and compassion in creating safer, more just communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Services Program Director
Center for Domestic Peace
10.2019 - 10.2025
- Directed a 24-hour domestic violence emergency response and shelter program serving hundreds of survivors annually, overseeing operations, staffing, crisis intervention, and compliance with state and federal funding requirements.
- Supervised and developed a multidisciplinary team of advocates and case managers, implementing trauma-informed practices that improved client safety, staff retention, and service quality.
- Led program design, data tracking, and budget management for grants exceeding $1M annually, ensuring alignment with Cal OES and HUD performance measures.
- Built cross-sector partnerships with law enforcement, hospitals, county agencies, and local nonprofits to strengthen coordinated community response systems for survivors and families.
- Created and facilitated staff trainings on crisis response, racial equity, and secondary trauma, fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and professional growth.
- Trained staff, advocates, and community partners through the Saving Lives and certified 40-hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training, while overseeing the Batterer Intervention Program’s compliance with California state law, ensuring accountability and safety across all service components.
Manager of Emergency Services
Center for Domestic Peace
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Planned and led a full restructuring of the Emergency Services Department to strengthen operations, streamline communication, and enhance survivor-centered service delivery.
- Consolidated English and Spanish hotlines into a unified 24/7 Bilingual Hotline staffed by trained Domestic Violence Counselors, improving accessibility and quality of crisis response.
- Recruited, hired, and trained a diverse team of 8–12 advocates, delivering ongoing professional development, coaching, and performance evaluations to maintain excellence in service standards.
- Conducted internal investigations and handled sensitive personnel or client-related complaints at the request of the Director and Deputy Executive Director, upholding organizational integrity and compliance.
Hotline and Shelter Advocate
Center for Domestic Peace
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence through C4DP’s 24-hour hotline and emergency shelter, ensuring safety, empowerment, and access to critical legal, housing, and counseling resources.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice
San Francisco State University (SFSU)
San Francisco, CA05.2017
Skills
- Public Speaking & Training
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Domestic Violence Counselor Certification 2018
- Batterer Intervention Facilitator Certification 2023
- MS Office Professional (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Advanced Asana, Motion, Zoom, Ring Central, & Salesforce skills
Honors & Awards
SFSU Dean’s List Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Graduated SFSU Cum Laude
Timeline
Emergency Services Program Director
Center for Domestic Peace
10.2019 - 10.2025
Manager of Emergency Services
Center for Domestic Peace
10.2018 - 10.2019
Hotline and Shelter Advocate
Center for Domestic Peace
04.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice
San Francisco State University (SFSU)