EDUCATIONDoctor of Philosophy, Psychology, Public Policy & Law, expected Spring 2025California School of Forensic Studies, Los Angeles, CAMaster of Science in Forensic Behavioral Science, May 2023 (GPA 3.6)California School of Forensic Studies, Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts in Psychology and Addiction, March 2022 (GPA 3.9)Antioch University, Los Angeles, CA
EXPERIENCECounselor/Interim Supervisor, September 2018 – March 2022BAART Programs, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Los Angeles, CAJob Type: 40 +hours per week, Full-TimeEducation, Specialized Training, and License Requirements for Position: CADC-1, Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (Obtained through AOD specific education, and supervision), RADT, Alcohol Drug Technician. Received: September 2018Conducted intake interviews and assessments, individual counseling, and treatment plan creation. Assisted with housing and social service needs, and thorough documentation of all client interactions. Gained familiarity with SAGE and Methasoft electronic treatment management systems. Interviewed and trained new counselors, audited charts, created and implemented clinic protocols, and managed billing authorizations. Assisted counselors with difficult cases and provided counseling supervision. Provided counselor training for LA County Substance Abuse program. Planned and implemented community engagement events to raise awareness of MAT. Counselor/Group Facilitator, January 2016 – September 2018Pasadena Recovery Center, Pasadena, CAJob Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time Conducted intake process for new clients, individual counseling, and facilitated group sessions on harm reduction, relapse prevention, and grief and loss. Responsible for thorough documentation of group and individual sessions.
Counselor Internship, February 2015 – January 2016The Weingart Center, Los Angeles, CAReceived supervised experience in individual and group counseling, clinical documentation, management of confidential records, and related administrative tasks. Regularly discussed harm reduction approaches to treatment, 12- step guidance, and practiced motivational interviewing. Worked primarily with incarcerated individuals re-entering society or serving alternative sentences.
AFFLILIATIONS AND VOLUNTEER WORKAssociation of Threat Assessment Professionals, Student Member, 2022 – PresentMass Violence Research Group, California School of Forensic Studies, 2022 – PresentUncovered (crowdsourced citizen detective community) Cold Case Researcher, January 2023 - Present
Counselor Internship, February 2015 – January 2016The Weingart Center, Los Angeles, CAReceived supervised experience in individual and group counseling, clinical documentation, management of confidential records, and related administrative tasks. Regularly discussed harm reduction approaches to treatment, 12- step guidance, and practiced motivational interviewing. Worked primarily with incarcerated individuals re-entering society or serving alternative sentences.
AFFLILIATIONS AND VOLUNTEER WORKAssociation of Threat Assessment Professionals, Student Member, 2022 – PresentMass Violence Research Group, California School of Forensic Studies, 2022 – PresentUncovered (crowdsourced citizen detective community) Cold Case Researcher, January 2023 - Present