Community Partnerships in Arizona
Strengthening Communities Through Collaboration, Education & Prevention
Organizations play an essential role in supporting the well-being of the people they serve. As the need for accessible care continues to grow across Arizona, additional mental health resources and prevention-focused initiatives can complement existing services and strengthen support for individuals, families, and communities.
Throughout my career, I have worked in schools, universities, behavioral health organizations, and government agencies while also volunteering within faith-based communities. These experiences have included developing programs, supporting individuals and families, and expanding access to care. Together, they continue to shape the trauma-informed, whole-person approach I bring to every partnership.
Today, I provide consultation, professional training, program development, and integrated mental health services tailored to each organization's goals. Together, we can build on the important work already taking place to strengthen support, foster resilience, and create meaningful, lasting impact.
I look forward to connecting with you to explore how I can best support your organization’s needs.
GUIDED BY EXPERIENCE
Grounded in Purpose
THE EXPERIENCES BELOW CONTINUE TO SHAPE MY WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS TODAY
2006-2011
1999-2008
2016-2020
2016-2020
2020-2021
2021-2023/Current Collaboration
2023-2024/Current Collaboration
2023-2026
Central School District
● Teen Central After-School Program - Program Developer
Created & launched an after-school care program in the Central School District, featured in local media for student support innovation.
San Bernardino County Children & Family Services
● Trained BSW and MSW interns from Loma Linda University &
CSUSB
New Song Church
● Served homeless population in LA County
● Built & supported churches in Mexico
● Supported village with children's services in New Delhi, India
San Diego State University
● Trained child welfare professionals in safety organized practice rooted in Solution Focused Therapy
● Spring 2016 — Public Child Welfare Training Academy:
Training for Trainers Certification
Certified to effectively train child welfare social workers & staff
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
● Trained MSW interns from various universities, GCU, ASU, NAU
Provided clinical supervision to clinicians
Chandler Unified School District
● Fall 2021 Awarded Donors Choose Grant Funding
Secured competitive funding to create & implement a calming room initiative designed to support student mental health, emotional regulation & holistic wellness for Title One School.
● Fall 2022 Grant Recipient -Title One School School- Parenting Education Initiative: Bullying: Signs, Symptoms & Solutions
Chandler Education Foundation
Grand Canyon University
● Taught Social Service Delivery Systems for BSW students
● Currently serving as a School of Social Work Student Liaison
Arizona State University
● MSW liaison work for students in practicum placement.
Taught healthy relationships through AmeriCorps program
● Spring 2025 Distinguished Instruction Award for excellence in
Social Service Delivery Systems (BSW program course) based on outstanding student evaluation scores
● Fall 2025 Received a $10,000 grant award to develop & lead a comprehensive coaching program for MSW students in the School of Social Work, with support from a data analyst.
● Spring 2026 Awarded the Watts Student Success Award from
Arizona State University Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions.
Recognized for outstanding leadership & commitment to student success.
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
Partnerships are flexible & tailored to meet the needs of each organization, ranging from foundational consultation, training & ongoing collaboration to provide mental health services.
School-Based Mental Health & Youth Wellness
Partnerships with schools & youth programs focus on supporting student emotional wellness, prevention, & healthy learning environments.
Services may include bullying prevention education, healthy relationship programming, parent workshops, trauma-informed school support, & staff training.
University Students & Workforce Development
These partnerships focus on supporting the growth and development of future helping professionals.
Services may include BSW/MSW practicum supervision, field liaison support, graduate student wellness programming, clinical supervision, burnout prevention education, & professional training.
Faith-Based Trauma-Informed Care & Community Support
Faith-based partnerships can strengthen trauma-informed responses & referral pathways for individuals & families navigating life stress, & relational challenges. These partnerships can serve as important points of connection, care, & support within their communities.
Services may include ongoing mental health services & trauma-informed care training
Let’s build a partnership that supports your community’s needs
(480) 923-2223
