Community Life & Social Justice

I believe in ongoing examination, education, and commitment to anti-racist and anti-bias education and mental health support.  Below are recent professional development opportunities and certifications I've earned to support this journey.

Values-Based Responding to Bias Incidents PD

(CATDC 2023)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist  ASCA Certificate 

(Completed 2022)

Lifting Black Voices: Therapy, Trust, and Racial Trauma PD

(Clearly Clinical 2022)

Culturally Sustaining School Counseling Specialist  ASCA Certificate

(Completed 2021)

Pollyanna Conference Harvard-Westlake 

(Harvard Westlake 2019, 2020)

I believe in the power of community engagement and social justice.  Below are some of the significant experiences that have allowed me to work for social justice with communities that I'm passionate about serving.

Lifeworks  LA LGBT Center    2013 - 2016 

Leadership mentor for LGBTQ+ tweens and teens

Models of Pride  LGBTQ+ Youth Conference      2014 - 2015

Organizer and workshop presenter

EDGY Conference  (Embracing Diversity of GLBTQ Youth)  by Penny Lane Centers

Board Member 2013- 2016 

LA County Dept. of Mental Health  and Probation   2013-2018

Committee member for policy change for minors in out-of-home care