Vanessa Rubio- Mabanta
Napa,CA
Summary
Systems leader with 10 years of experience in public education, specializing in implementation coaching, cross-sector collaboration, and organizational improvement. Experienced in guiding school districts through strategic planning, continuous improvement, grant implementation, and capacity-building efforts that strengthen equitable systems for students and families. Recognized for building trusted partnerships, facilitating meaningful dialogue, and helping educational leaders translate vision into sustainable action. Committed to continuous learning, complementing a decade of professional experience with ongoing studies in Leadership Studies.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Schools Program Planner
Napa County Office of Education
09.2023 - Current
- Lead countywide implementation of the California Community Schools Framework, coaching multi-district leadership teams through strategic planning, continuous improvement cycles, and long-term sustainability efforts.
- Provide technical assistance to district leaders by guiding Community Schools implementation planning, APR reporting, grant requirements, and alignment with district priorities and LCAP goals.
- Facilitate cross-sector partnerships among school districts, county agencies, community organizations, and regional partners to strengthen integrated student supports and family engagement systems.
- Design and facilitate countywide and regional professional learning, including the Napa Valley Community Schools Workshop Series, to build leadership capacity and strengthen implementation practices.
- Partner with North Bay County Offices of Education across Napa, Sonoma, and Marin to build regional capacity, foster shared learning, and advance Community Schools implementation.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts by using qualitative and quantitative data—including Street Data practices, empathy interviews, and implementation feedback—to help district teams strengthen systems and improve outcomes for students and families.
Program Coordinator II & TUPE County Lead
Napa County Office of Education
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Led countywide youth prevention initiatives across 11–12 school sites, overseeing evidence-based programming that served 120–190 students annually through multi-source grant funding and cross-sector partnerships.
- Supervised facilitators, trained AmeriCorps members and volunteers, and developed curriculum and implementation tools to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed youth programming.
- Built strategic partnerships with school districts, principals, social workers, and community organizations to align prevention services with district MTSS frameworks and student support systems.
- Designed and implemented community-informed programming using surveys, focus groups, and stakeholder feedback to strengthen services, inform grant development, and respond to emerging student needs.
- Co-developed grant proposals and presented program outcomes to educational leaders, community partners, and governing bodies to sustain and expand youth prevention initiatives.
- Created innovative programs, including Florecer, an early childhood career mentorship initiative, and Folklórico, a culturally responsive mental health program that continues to serve Napa County youth.
Program Assistant- Prevention, Health & Wellness.
Napa County Office of Education
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Supported countywide implementation of prevention, school climate, mental health, and student support initiatives by coordinating training logistics, communications, data collection, and operational systems across multiple school districts.
- Administered evidence-based Botvin LifeSkills Training curriculum with fidelity, delivering state-approved tobacco prevention education to middle and high school students across Napa County while collecting program participation and outcome data.
- Coordinated district communications for countywide initiatives, including the California Healthy Kids Survey and Foster Youth/McKinney-Vento programs, monitoring participation, maintaining data accuracy, and serving as the department's bilingual Spanish liaison for families and school staff.
- Developed the department's early social media presence and communication strategy, using storytelling and culturally responsive outreach to increase community awareness, strengthen recruitment efforts, and highlight the impact of prevention initiatives.
- Demonstrated initiative by expanding responsibilities beyond the original role, supporting grant-funded programs, statewide reporting processes, Mental Health First Aid trainings, and cross-department projects that led to promotion into program leadership.
Education
Associate of Arts - A.A. Transfer
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. in Leadership Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA05-2028
Skills
- Systems Leadership
- Implementation Coaching
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership Facilitation
- Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Partnership Development
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Organizational Change Management
- Community Engagement
- Equity-Centered Leadership
- Professional Learning Design
Accomplishments
- NCOE Community Programs Equity Core Value Award
- Soroptimist Pathway to Success Scholarship
- Prevention Champions Napa Valley
- Mitigating Racial Bias Award
Affiliations
Organizational Leadership:
- Community Programs Leadership Team
- Strategic Planning Steering Committee
- Community of Belonging Leadership Group
- Excellence Through Evaluation Initiative
Regional & Community Leadership:
- First 5 Napa Commissioner
- First 5 Napa Network – Cohort 3
- North Bay Community Schools Collaborative
- Countywide Mental Health Workforce Collaborative
Certification
- Developing Supervisory Excellence (NBSIA)
- ToP Facilitation Methods
- ToP Strategic Planning
- Street Data Community of Transformational Practice
- Joven Noble Con Palabra Curriculum
- Human-Centered Design for Equity, Within Collaborative
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Schools Program Planner
Napa County Office of Education
09.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator II & TUPE County Lead
Napa County Office of Education
07.2019 - 08.2023
Program Assistant- Prevention, Health & Wellness.
Napa County Office of Education
07.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. in Leadership Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Associate of Arts - A.A. Transfer
Napa Valley College