About Me:
My Mission Statement:
"Empowering communities through expert guidance in early childhood education, trauma and resilience, and parent support. I am dedicated to fostering strong, resilient families by providing bilingual, culturally responsive consulting services that build capacity and inspire positive change."
Education
1998-2000
San Francisco State University
1987- 1991
CSU, Fresno
MS Graduate Studies in:
- Early Childhood Education/Special Needs
- Developmental Psychology
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BS Degree Studies in:
- Child Development
- Developmental Psychology
Certifications
2019- Current
National Trauma and Resilience Trainer
2021- Current
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2025- Current
National Strengthening Families Trainer
National Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) Trainer
Current Engagements & Leadership Roles
- National Steering Committee Member, Early Learning Nation Collective - Current
- Research Consultant, UnidosUS, Multilingual Initiative on Dual Language Learning, Early Literacy,
and Father Engagement 2024-Current
- National Early Start Home Visiting Conference Speaker 2025
- National Association for Bilingual Educators Conference Speaker 2025
- Conference Speaker, Voices for Healthy Kids, Inc. 2024
- Conference Speaker, UnidosUS, Annual Education Conference 2024
- Mundo Verde 2024-25 Fellow
- Think Tank (COPE) National Trainer 2024- Current
- Voices for Healthy Kids Annual Summit Speaker 2024
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More about me...
My experience has provided me with opportunities to serve on various boards and committees:
- The Lisa Project, Executive Director and Program Director
-Tulare County Office of Education, Child & Youth Development Council, Board Member
- Tulare/Kings County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
Committees:
- Center for Innovation and Resources, Inc., Accessibility Leader
- ACEs Aware Partners Community Council Member
- Tulare County Human Trafficking Task Force Member
- Tulare County Office of Education, Project AWARE Committee Member
Collaborations with:
- Foster/Homeless Youth Programs
- Foster Agencies
- Family Resource Centers
- Victim Advocates
- Child Welfare Services
- Mental Health Services
- Local School Districts
- Healthcare Agencies
- Every Child CA
- Fresno Pacific University/Social Work Program
- UMASS University/Social Work Program
