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Research Instructor at Georgetown University School of Medicine
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Competencies
Extensive experience providing technical assistance and strategic planning support across diverse behavioral health and early childhood systems.
Specialized in implementing trauma-informed and relationship-based practices to improve early childhood behavioral health outcomes.
Designs and delivers professional development programs to strengthen capacity of health, education, and social service professionals.
Led multi-country scans and stakeholder interviews to inform policy and program development in early childhood mental health.
Provides expertise in trauma-aware approaches to improve service delivery and support resilience in vulnerable populations.
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Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in training, technical assistance, and program coordination across early childhood behavioral health, trauma practices, and cross-national research.
Key Achievements
- Led regional and national training initiatives supporting early childhood and behavioral health systems.
- Provided cross-state systems consultation to enhance early childhood mental health integration.
- Delivered trauma-informed practices training, strengthening relationship-based approaches.
- Coordinated multi-country research on early childhood mental health services across Latin America.
- Facilitated collaboration across health, education, and behavioral systems to promote early childhood mental health.
Experience
Research Instructor
Lead regional and national training and technical assistance initiatives supporting early childhood and behavioral health systems. Deliver in-person and virtual professional development across multiple Head Start regions and U.S. territories. Provide subject matter expertise in trauma-informed systems and Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (EPRR). Develop training curricula, implementation tools, and workforce development materials. Facilitate cross-sector collaboration among state agencies, Tribal programs, and community-based organizations. Support implementation planning and continuous quality improvement efforts. Delivered 50+ invited state, regional, and national presentations (2018–2025)
Senior National Consultant – Project LAUNCH (SAMHSA-Funded)
Provide cross-state systems consultation to strengthen early childhood mental health integration. Support state leadership teams in strategic planning and sustainable workforce development. Deliver targeted technical assistance to enhance interagency collaboration. Assist states in integrating IECMH principles into existing early childhood frameworks
National Training Consultant
Provide training and consultation on Pyramid Model implementation and trauma-attuned practices. Support state and regional teams in strengthening relationship-based approaches to challenging behaviors. Assist in fidelity monitoring and coaching-informed implementation strategies
Regional Consultant – Mental Health Technical Assistance
Delivered structured technical assistance to programs across Puerto Rico and U.S. territories. Supported disaster recovery and mental health planning efforts. Facilitated reflective practice sessions to enhance workforce regulation and resilience. Assisted programs in strengthening internal mental health supports
Project Coordinator
Led multi-country scan of early childhood mental health services (Perú, Chile, Jamaica, Uruguay, Honduras). Conducted structured stakeholder interviews and cross-national analysis. Co-developed research instruments and contributed to final reporting
Project Coordinator – Project LAUNCH Puerto Rico
Coordinated implementation of early childhood mental health promotion initiative. Facilitated collaboration across health, education, and behavioral health systems. Delivered training and support to community-based providers
Wellness Expert & Project AWARE Coordinator
Supported statewide mental health awareness and workforce wellness initiatives. Delivered trauma-informed practice training to educators and community providers
Service Coordinator/Home Visitor – Early Childhood Intervention (Bilingual)
Coordinated services for children with developmental and behavioral health needs. Partnered with families and multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized service plans