Experience

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  The dick howser center for childhood services inc.

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Intern student developmental disability counselor

  *Provided services designed to minimize the effects of disabilities, increase independence, and promote acceptance by providing fully inclusive environments. This allowed children with special needs to learn alongside their typically developing peers.

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  Pace center for girls

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Intern student counselor

  o Provide daily case management and crisis counseling to 10 troubled female youtho Coordinated outside services as needed to help meet youth needso Facilitated group counseling to enhance social development of youth and familieso Conducted home visits to ensure that the family had all resources to ensure stability

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  Vanguard medical concepts inc

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Production team lead

  *Reprocess medical devices. *Ensure cleanliness and quality of work that is being shipped off to hospitals. *Ensure time compliance for production quotas.

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  Florida department of children and families

  Jul 2009 - Oct 2011

  Child protection investigator

  o Certified to Investigate allegations of child abuse/maltreatment managing average case load of 35-40o Determine and report on investigative findings to determine the current risk to the child o Submit detailed, accurate, timely notes regarding findings and work on callo Participated in case staffing’s, coordinated child’s placement after removal and testified in court as needed

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  Peace river center for personal development, inc.

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Clinician discharge planner

  o Coordinated appropriate stable discharge plans daily for 10-25 patients on the Crisis Stabilization Unit to include discharge with resources and educational tools to reference o Conducted daily interviews /evaluation sessions with doctors and nurses to determine patient’s mental state for treatments and dischargeo Conducted outpatient Mental Health evaluationso Monitored and educated mental health patients on illnesses and prognosis

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  Devereux of florida

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2014

  Case manager

  o Managed 50+ cases daily for youth placed into the foster care system due child abuse or neglecto Developed and maintained individual case plans for youth and parents by conducting monthly and as needed safety assessments on youth in current placemento Coordinated appointment to ensure youth needs are being met in current placement via assessments/referralso Referred families to appropriate services to work towards reunification with their childreno Prepared court reviews and attended court to report on findings regarding parent engagement of court ordered services, case plan complianceo Identified/Evaluated the family dynamics Show less

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  Molina healthcare

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2017

  Case manager

  o Conduct health assessments monthly, quarterly, annually and as needed for elderly Medicaid recipients who qualify under the long-term care program to ensure client safety in current living setting o Independently managed a workload of 100+ clients across two counties in nursing homes, independent living facilities as well as in their homes to provide appropriate supportive education and services, housing as well as safety recommendationso Participated and led high-risk care team meetings with doctors, providers and other team members on a weekly basiso Maintained accurate documentation in a timely matter of findings, services and referrals Show less

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  Oic of south florida

  Feb 2019 - now

  o Manage day-to-day operations of 3 federally funded programs, the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE and Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Project to include events, budgeting and reporting (serving 1700+ youth annually) o Manage implementation of the project work plan with quality and fidelity o Train and supervise staff o Ensure delivery of evidence-based curricula paired with positive youth development to help participants ages (10-19) voluntarily refrain from negative and risky behaviors o Assist staff in empowering participants to make healthy decision, provide tools and resources to prevent pregnancy and STI’s o Utilize fidelity monitoring systems, in order to make continuous quality improvements to the program and its implementation o Biweekly 1 to 1 meetings with the team for clarity and professional development, rapport building o Compile and submit semiannual and quarterly performance measures o Meet with Federal Project officer, data consultants and other stakeholders 1-2x monthly to ensure program compliance Show less o Coordinate and handle logistics regarding planning and securing sites via implementation plans for program implementationo Manage curriculum supply, program purchases and budget reviewo Provide navigational support to team members to address issues relating to site logistics and curriculum deliveryo Administer and review Youth Needs Assessments and Child Trauma screeners to identify areas where youth or family may need referral(s) or in-depth assistance o Engage and coordinate events for up to 50 youth for Youth Leadership trainings, travel, and filming opportunities o Create and maintain templates to track program data o Coordinate all logistics for Youth Leadership components which includes planning and implementing SRAE Youth Leadership trips for travel out of state, spring break educational events for youth, program completion celebrations as well as end of the year celebrations for all schools with group sizes ranging from 5-100+ youth and staff o Connect with previous as well as potential partners in an effort to implement SRAE and PREP in Broward County schools and community-based settingso Meet with contracted partners to discuss program status (numbers), barriers and future program plans o Work closely with team to identify strategies and innovative solutions to better meet the needs of participateso Assist in the coordination, dissemination and documentation of resources to families impacted by the pandemic Show less o Support administration of evidence-based curriculum for two Federally funded grants serving over 1000 youth annually through trauma-informed and socio-emotional learning and case management o Administer evidence-based instruction with a diverse schedule throughout Broward County Schools during school hours and after school in community and faith-based settings to youth and families in high poverty areaso Educate youth virtually or face to face on healthy relationships, communication skills, self-awareness, life skills and self-regulation in an effort to achieve optimal health o Assist in coordination of youth engagement activities for program participants o Coordinate and handle logistics regarding planning and securing implementation sites for programming and curriculum supply and purchaseso Provide navigational support to team members to address issues relating to site logistics and curriculum deliveryo Assist with appropriately archiving site documents upon site completion. o Administer and review Youth Needs Assessments and Child Trauma screeners to identify areas where youth or family may need referral(s) or in-depth assistance o Engage and coordinate events for up to 50 youth for Youth Leadership trainings, travel, and filming opportunities o Create/maintain templates to track program data o Outreach to parents and youth on a frequent basis to determine current needso Coordinate all logistics for Youth Leadership components which includes planning and implementing SRAE Youth Leadership trips for travel out of state, spring break educational events for youth, program completion celebrations as well as end of the year celebrations for all schools with group sizes ranging from 5-100+ youth and staffo Work closely with team to identify strategies and innovative solutions to better meet the needs of participateso Assist in the coordination, dissemination and documentation of resources to families impacted by COVID-19 Show less

  • Program Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Program Coordinator

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Case Manager/Lead Educator

    Feb 2019 - Feb 2023
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  Karing for a cause inc.

  Dec 2020 - now

  Founder and executive director

  Lead a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families impacted by chronic diseases and those at risk due to socio-economic challenges. KFAC focuses on bridging gaps in healthcare access, disease education, awareness and community resources to reduce health disparities and improve quality of life. Our key initiatives include the Chronic Disease Education Program (CDEP), which educates participants on prevention and intervention strategies, and community awareness events that provide resources, workshops, and promote disease prevention. We also organize holiday and back-to-school giveaways to support families in need and facilitate connections to essential community resources, such as healthcare services and healthy food access. Through these efforts, I am committed to promoting health equity, increasing disease knowledge, and fostering resilient, informed communities. Show less

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  Lupus foundation of america, inc.

  Dec 2024 - now

  2025 lupus research action network (lran) member

  Advocate for increased funding, policy changes, and community involvement in lupus research. I engage with lawmakers, promote clinical trial participation, and help raise awareness about the urgent need for better treatments and data. My goal is to drive research forward and improve outcomes for everyone affected by lupus.