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I am Soraya...a

Healthy Start Student & Family Resource Navigator

I was able to maintain full accountability for Community resources and services for families of students, liaising with LAUSD department of health and human services wellness programs with school and community. Foster communicative relationships with parents, teachers, and staff. Provide comprehensive service in Food Pantry, information distribution, an educational package from child and family guidance center, low-income housing and emergency shelter, job-seeking and skill training for parents, childcare and afterschool programs, as well as summer school. Support families in applying for CallFresh, EBT, PEBT, and problem-solving on issues pertaining to MediCal for families and students. Coordinate fundraising for Basic Needs Referrals, Clothing supplies, and Diapers; leverage community partners for fundraising for important holidays. Deliver health service referrals for both mental and physical health. 

I was able to do the following:

●         Initiated events and projects, including distribution of PPE in response to Covid-19, as well as providing backpack and school supplies for children in need.

●         Developed a Healthy Start Program, providing resources and services in two languages; coordinated a wellness assembly for 80 graduating fifth graders.

●         Partnered with local organizations, including Alliance for Healthier Generation, The Volunteer League of the SFV, Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa, Baby2 Baby, YMCA, Faith-Based Organizations, Meet Each Need with Dignity, as well as government entities, including LA County for BREATH initiative, DPSS, and legal support. 

During the past years, I have been in a position of a social worker, an advocate, and a researcher who loves helping people meet their needs. I am a passionately driven individual to provide services to families of children with disabilities, knowledgeable in inclusionary practices, equity, and special education system, PreK-12 education, collaborative leadership, applied theory in education, and family involvement in educational settings. 

We all need help to navigate our roads and find the best network to advance our health & well-being. Let's respect interdependency!

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Love to hear from you!

Like to learn more about me?

For nearly two decades, I worked in different positions related to social services and advocacy. I was an acting program director, supervisor, and social worker in various community-based services with a large number of participants on a daily rooting. My position created a situation where I was able to be engaging with team members and members of the community on a daily basis.  My life has been highlighted by working with vulnerable people from different cultures. As such, I gained cultural sensitivity and competency and the ability to work with a multicultural population.

There are some other kinds of stuff about me that you can find on LinkedIn or Google. Let’s keep in touch via email, my blog, social media, etc. 

How did I learn to do all those I mentioned?

Let me tell you, I have a passion that drives me. I have gained the knowledge and drive for leadership through my education and learned skills, qualities, and abilities to motivate, coach, and support families, caregivers, and staff through my work experience. Due to the nature of my job as a supervisor at the social worker department, I had to screen caregivers for program qualification, mentor and evaluate student interns, create a team of outreach and increase client participation.

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