Position:
Co-founder at C.A.R.E. Mental Health Ministries, Homeless Advocate at Project Housed Pasadena
Work:
C.A.R.E. Mental Health Ministries
- Pasadena,CA since Jul 2011
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Co-founder
Project Housed Pasadena
- Pasadena, CA since Jun 2011
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Homeless Advocate
Pacific Clinics
- West Covina Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
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Mental Health Worker II
Pacific Clinics
- West Covina Intensive Community Services(ICS) Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
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Mental Health Worker Intern
PROTOTYPES, Centers for Innovation in Health, Mental Health and Social Services
May 2010 - Apr 2013
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Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Pacific Clinics
Nov 2009 - Nov 2011
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Advocate
Discerning Journeys
Oct 2011 - Oct 2011
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Guest Writer
GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITIES
Oct 2001 - Apr 2003
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Community Support Specialist
INDEPENDENT OPTIONS, INC
Dec 2000 - Oct 2001
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Direct Care Staff
DAYLE MCINTOSH CENTER
Apr 1998 - Sep 1999
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ADVOCATE/HOUSING COORDINATOR & FIELD COORDINATOR
Education:
Pasadena City College 2012 - 2013
Mental Health Worker Certification, Mental Health Worker
Biola University 1995 - 1997
Bachelor of Sciences, Art Therapy
Irvine Valley College 1993 - 1995
Interests:
mental health advocacy, housing assistance programs, poetry,fine arts, arts and crafts movement,Recovery Model, peer-run mental health non-profits, wellness centers, classical and choral music
Honor & Awards:
Completed Magellan Health Services and DBSA(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) training in Peer Support Specialist role.
Graduated summa cum laude from Biola University with Bachelor's degree in Art Therapy
Awards:
Valedictorian, Mental Health Worker Class of 2012
Pacific Clinics
I was selected by Pacific Clinics to be class valedictorian for my class of the Mental Health Worker training course, based on my excellent performance academically and during my unpaid and paid internships with Pacific Clinics, along with my achievement of full time employment as a temporary Mental Health Worker II for Pacific Clinics West Covina. I will be speaking to my class at our graduation on August 7th, 2013.