RESUME
Awards & Recognitions
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Supervisor Don Knabe - Woman of the Year for the 4th Supervisorial District 2008
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Chair of the Children's Council Strengthening Community Capacity Subcommittee
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Supervisor Knabe appointee to the Dept. of Children Family Services Prevention Subcomittee
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Children's Council - Woman of the Year - SPA 8
Skills
Ongoing professional development in the areas of management, budgeting, and venture development through attendance at workshops and conferences.
Work​
experience​
Strength Based Community Change (SBCC)
Executive Director
​1984 - present
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Provided leadership and vision to transform a small grassroots organization to a multi-faceted agency with a multi million dollar budget.
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Provided leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff.
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Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
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Created a work environment that motivates and retains a quality workforce
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South Bay Center for Counseling (SBCC)
Associate Director
​1983- 1984
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​Managed administrative facets of Counseling Programs
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Provided oversight of intake and client assignments
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Coordinated and facilitated monthly ongoing clinical trainings for licensed and unlicensed clinicians based on areas of interest
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Screened, interviewed and hired staff for the Counseling Programs
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Developed counselor training and orientation policy and procedures
South Bay Center for Counseling (SBCC)
Counseling Trainee
​1980 - 1983
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Provided mental health counseling for adults, families and children under the supervision of licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor
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Participated in weekly team meetings and trainings