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Sudi Katula

Friendship for Hope
San Diego,CA
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Worker

9 Years 9 Months
Paradise Valley Hospital | San Diego, CA | 01.2017 - Current
  • Lead 20+ weekly counseling sessions for mild–moderate cases
  • Administer PHQ-9/GAD-7 screenings; summarize results for care teams
  • Coordinate telehealth follow-ups and home visits—cut no-show rates from 45% to 20%

Behavioral Health Intern

1 Year 4 Months
Friendship for Hope | San Diego, CA | 06.2025 - Current
  • Conducted intake assessments and PHQ-9 screenings for 20+ clients
  • Co-facilitated support groups on stress management—boosted engagement by 30%

Cultural Specialist

6 Years
Naval Special Warfare ATC | Coronado, CA | 01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Developed 50+ cross-cultural training modules and scenario exercises
  • Raised trainee cultural-competence scores by 30% through interactive workshops

Community Health & Social Worker

2 Years 11 Months
Jesuit Refugee Service | Nairobi | 01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Screened 150+ refugees (FR/SW/EN); identified 60% moderate–severe depression
  • Ran weekly psychoeducation workshops—improved attendance by 40%

Volunteer Counselor & Small-Business Coach

2 Years 2 Months
Refugee Women’s Network | Nairobi | 04.2009 - 06.2011
  • Provided trauma-informed counseling to 75+ women
  • Managed microloan program—80% repayment rate; 65% average income increase

Timeline

Behavioral Health Intern

Friendship for Hope
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Mental Health Worker

Paradise Valley Hospital
01.2017 - CurrentRead More

Cultural Specialist

Naval Special Warfare ATC
01.2015 - 01.2021Read More

Community Health & Social Worker

Jesuit Refugee Service
01.2014 - 12.2016Read More

Volunteer Counselor & Small-Business Coach

Refugee Women’s Network
04.2009 - 06.2011Read More
Sudi Katula