I believe that endless possibilities await all individuals who are ready to move ahead in their lives. I worked in the criminal justice system for more than 20 years. There I was responsible for providing and managing programs for men and women confined in the Alameda county jail; teaching health and wellness to law enforcement personal in the basic academy; and delivering in-service training to new employees. I taught Health Education at the college level, specializing in Wellness and Recovery with a passion for motivating men and women to set and reach higher goals.
Developing goal-oriented programs and services that incorporated college courses and wellness programs helped those incarcerated men and women, people who could easily remain stuck in victim-hood or hopelessness, lead satisfying lives. My collaborative approach to building partnerships with agencies and other service organizations, and my efforts to maximize participation in results-oriented programs, helped make Alameda County's system a national model for inmate programs in the criminal justice system.
Now, as a health/wellness and recovery coach, I help individuals nurture themselves and realize their greatest potential by designing an alliance that supports them in developing workable solutions and strategies to achieve their goals and dreams.
I have pursued specialized studies in areas affecting men and women's well being such as drug and alcohol abuse prevention, community health issues, and physical fitness. For clients in recovery, I offer a forum for growth that complements the important work started in 12-step and other programs.
In coaching, I draw from my own experience in parenting, partnering, living, and working in toxic environments to help my clients find more effective ways to maneuver through stressful situations. My own personal stress-related health issues play a key role in my ability to empower others to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Certification:
- Life Coaching (JFK University Graduate School of Holistic Health)
- Recovery Coach
- Domestic Violence
- Community College Lifetime Credential
- Master Fitness Specialist, Coopers Institute
- FBI Fitness Instructor
- P.O.S.T. Physical Fitness Instructor
Education:
- M.A. Holistic Health, JFK University
- M.S. Education, California State University (Hayward, CA)
- M.S. Physical Education, California State University (Hayward, CA)
- B.S. Physical Education, San Jose State University
Memberships:
- Professional Coaches and Mentors Association
- Recovery Coaches International
- East Bay Coaches
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation