EDUCATION:
MAY 2010 DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AT ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Dissertation:! Consiguiendo Ayuda!: A Mental Health Outreach Program for Latino College Students (written in Spanish/English) Study Abroad: Chennai, India; Mexico City, Mexico
MAY 2007 M.A. IN MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AT ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Study Abroad: Mexico City, Mexico
JUNE 2002 B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH Study Abroad: London, England
(CV-SUMMARY) KEYNOTE, CLINICAL TRAININGS, CONSULTATION, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS/GATHERINGS, CEREMONIA/CEREMONY:
DECEMBER/2023 FACILITATOR, ON OUR OWN OF MARYLAND, INC. Statewide Organization in Maryland Dra. Dulce’s Love Journal; Healing through Art, Intention and Manifestation Virtual Gathering for Peer Staff on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing while being service providers.
AUGUST/2023 RETREAT FACILITATOR, CITY OF LAS VEGAS Dept of Neighborhood Services METAMORFOSIS; Healing through Art, Intention and Manifestation with Dra. Dulce’s Love Journal Gathering for City of Las Vegas Team on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing while being service providers. (Gathering offered in person)
AUGUST/2023 FACILITATOR, SCRR-SCHOOL CRISIS RECOVERY & RENEWAL National Organization METAMORFOSIS; Healing through Art, Intention and Manifestation with Dra. Dulce’s Love Journal Virtual Gathering for School Staff on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing while being service providers.
MAY/2023 PRESENTER, MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH Las Vegas, NV METAMORFOSIS; Co-Creating Dra. Dulce’s Love Journal
MAY/2023 MC, Short-Film Debut Rooted in Hope La Familia Counseling Services Oakland, Ca
MAY/2023 KEYNOTE, WOMEN’S WELLNESS EVENT Santa Paula, Ca METAMORFOSIS; La Transformación de la Mujer hacia su Luz Interior
FEBRUARY/2023 INTERNATIONAL PRESENTER, RECLAIMING IDENTITY FOR COLLECTIVE LIBERATION, Cancun, Mexico METAMORFOSIS; La Transformación de los Proveedores hacia Las Pláticas, El Personalismo y El Empoderamiento Presentation for clinical providers on how to engage with Spanish speaking clients. (Offered in Spanish)
METAMORFOSIS; Creating your Love Journal Presentation for clinical providers on how to sustain their spirit for longevity
NOVEMBER/2022 FACILITATOR, CERI-CENTER FOR EMPOWERING REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS METAMORFOSIS; Healing through Art, Intention and Manifestation with The Love Journal
JANUARY/2022 PRESENTER, WEST COAST CHILDREN’S CLINIC, OAKLAND, CA. NON-PROFIT IN ALAMEDA COUNTY Presentation for Spanish speaking clinicians on creating a Harvest/Cosecha 2021 and Seeding/Siembra 2022 Collage as a tool for healing and processing. (Offered in Spanish) (Virtual)
JANUARY/2022 PRESENTER, INVEST IN ME, INC. NON-PROFIT IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY METAMORFOSIS; Healing through Art, Intention and Manifestation. Presentation for students on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing through Dra Dulces Love Journal (Seeding for 2022) (Virtual)
NOVEMBER/2021 PRESENTER R.A.M.S-PEER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM METAMORFOSIS; The Transformation of Providers toward Health, Balance and Wellbeing. Presentation for peer/para-professionals on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing as service providers. (Virtual)
NOVEMBER/2021 RETREAT FACILITATOR, LA LUZ, SONOMA COUNTY METAMORFOSIS; Healing through Art, Intention and Manifestation Gathering for La Luz; community health works and staff on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing while being service providers. Gatherings offered in person and virtual. (Offered in Spanish/English)
NOVEMBER/2021 PRESENTER HAND TO HOLD-2021 NICU COMMUNITY CONFERENCE- ORGANIZATION IN TEXAS METAMORFOSIS; La Transformación de los Padres hacia el Bienestar Presentation for parents/families on mental health and wellbeing (Offered in Spanish)
OCTOBER/2021 MENTOR, OHLONE COLLEGE-MENTAL HEALTH CAREER PANEL Mentor for young adults (High School/College level) interested in seeking a career path in the health field
OCTOBER/2021 CLINICAL TRAINER, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY- CULTURAL COMPETENCY SERIES METAMORFOSIS; La Transformación de los Proveedores hacia Las Pláticas, El Personalismo y El Empoderamiento. Presentation for clinical providers on how to engage with Spanish speaking clients. (Virtual) (Offered in Spanish)
SEPTEMBER/2021 CLINICAL TRAINER, SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES GENOGRAM(A); As a Tool for Assessment, Building Rapport and Intervention. Clinical training for bilingual clinicians. (Virtual) (Offered in Spanish and English)
AUGUST/2021 KEYNOTE, RED DE PROMOTORAS POR UNA RECUPERACIÓN JUSTA—HEALING FESTIVAL WITH THE NORTH BAY ORGANIZING PROJECT METAMORFOSIS; Hacia una Recuperación Justa. Gathering for women (Promotoras), community health works and staff from multiple organizations in the North Bay (Sonoma County, Napa, Marin and San Francisco) on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing while being a service provider (In person- Offered in Spanish)
JUNE/2021 KEYNOTE, KTC- KIPP TO COLLEGE- INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM METAMORFOSIS; The Transformation of Young Adults toward Health, Balance and Wellbeing. Presentation for youth on mental health and wellbeing. (Virtual)
JUNE/2021 CLINICAL TRAINER, CIBHS-CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS—CALIFORNIA HEALTH EQUITY SUMMIT METAMORFOSIS; La Transformación de los Proveedores hacia Las Pláticas, El Personalismo y El Empoderamiento. Presentation for clinical providers on how to engage with Spanish speaking clients. (Virtual) (Offered in Spanish)
JUNE/2021 CLINICAL CONSULTANT, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA --CHW SOLUTIONS Expert consultant for Community Health Care Workers on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing as service providers. (Virtual)
APRIL/2021 RETREAT FACILITATOR, PIRO-SACRED HEART CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL METAMORFOSIS; The Transformation of Youth Adults toward Health, Balance and Wellbeing. Presentation for youth on mental health and wellbeing during their senior retreat. (Virtual)
MARCH/2021 PRESENTER, CIMH-COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT MENTAL HEALTH, CHICAGO METAMORFOSIS; Connecting to the Four Elements (Air, Fire, Earth and Water) Presentation for provides and community members on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing through the four sacred elements. (Virtual)
JANUARY/2021 KEYNOTE, RED DE PROMOTORAS POR UNA RECUPERACIÓN JUSTA—NORTH BAY ORGANIZING PROJECT METAMORFOSIS; La Transformación de la Mujer hacia el Bienestar (5 llaves hacia el éxito). Inaugural presentation for women (Promotoras) on how to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing. (Virtual- Offered in Spanish)
NOVEMBER/2018 KEYNOTE, PURE INSPIRATION, INC. Evening of empowerment for women in Berkeley.
FEBRUARY/2017 RETREAT FACILITATOR, ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA- HERMANAS UNIDAS METAMORFOSIS: A Latinas Journey toward her Inner Light. Retreat to increase self-awareness and community building for mutual empowerment.
FEBRUARY/2014 KEYNOTE, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH- LATINA CONNECTION CONFERENCE METAMORFOSIS: A Latinas Journey toward Wellbeing. Keynote address on the importance of maintain one’s well being.
JUNE/2011 CO-FACILITATOR, SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA-LA HERMANDAD Leadership building for students and their ongoing success.
APRIL/2011 CO-FACILITATOR, FIRST 5 OF SAN JOSE Presentation on preparing our families for ongoing success.
OCTOBER/2009 CO-FACILITATOR/CLINICAL TRAINER, AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Clinical training for bilingual clinicians/students. (Offered in Spanish)
JULY/2007 SPANISH INTERPRETER, CASA DEL FRIJOL Served as Spanish interpreter for students housed in a boy’s adolescent shelter.
AUGUST/2001 – DECEMBER/2001 INTERN, ALONE IN LONDON NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Assisted TAY-Transitioned Aged Youth ages 18-25yrs connect to housing/employment resources in London, England.
INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 2022 MEXICO INTERCULTURAL IMMERSION PROGRAM OAXACA, MEXICO Retreat for Clinical Providers with Doña Enriqueta Contreras & Norma Yescas
DECEMBER 2008 – JANUARY 2009 INDIA INTERCULTURAL IMMERSION PROGRAM, MADRAS SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK. CHENNAI, INDIA Lectures: Religious Multiplicity in India, Islam in India- Women in the Muslim Community, Vedanta and Hindu Spirituality, and Social Issues in India.
JULY 2007 – AUGUST 2007 MEXICO CITY IMMERSION PROGRAM, CSPP- ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO Courses: MFT Supervision, Biological Basis of Behavior, Comparative Ideas in Healing, Advanced Spanish Language for Therapists. Lectures: Liberation Psychology, Immigration and Emigration, Mexican Traditional Belief System, Political Issues in Mexico.
NOVEMBER 2005 – DECEMBER 2005 MEXICO CITY IMMERSION PROGRAM, CSPP- ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO Lectures: Systems Theory and Assessment.
MAY 2005 – JULY 2005 MEXICO CITY IMMERSION PROGRAM, CSPP- ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO Courses: Social Bases of Behavior, Diversity and the Family, Introduction to Psychopathology.
SEPTEMBER 2001 – DECEMBER 2001 LONDON SEMESTER ABROAD, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH. LONDON, ENGLAND Courses: British Life and Culture, Internship (Alone in London- assisting TAY), English, Cognitive Psychology.
