Resume

Objective:

To educate individuals, especially our youth about the importance of making sound decisions.

Education:

1993 - 1997 Arizona State University (ASU)

Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Dean’s Honor Roll

Nominated Outstanding male student by College of Education

1988 - 1993 Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ

Associate of Arts Degree

Received Scottsdale Mayor’s Committee Scholarship

Member of 1988 baseball team

Work Experience:

2001 – present Southwest Institute for Families and Children with Special

Health Care Needs

Youth Transition Coordinator

Youth Action Council of Arizona (YAC-AZ) Youth Group Coordinator

2000 - Present Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)

Phoenix, AZ

Advocacy Specialist

1998 – 1999 Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities

Phoenix, AZ

Provide technical assistance on the ADA

Provide information and referral

1998 - 1999 Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)

Phoenix, AZ

Contact individuals and community organizations to inform them about ABIL’s programs.

Give presentations to community organizations

1998 Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Attendant Management Training Program

Assist students in acquiring accommodations and attendants

Wrote resource manual for students with disabilities

Volunteer Experience:

2006 – 2008 Light Rail Community Advisory Board Member

2000 – 2002 Valley Metro Rail Accessibility Advisory Committee

2000 - 2003 Phoenix Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues

To provide a forum for issues affecting people with disabilities and advise public and private entities on those issues

1999 - present Board of Directors

Federated Human Services Co-op Board Chair (2009 - Present)

Inspire, Human Services Co-op - President

Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association (Term Expired 2003)

The Centers for Habilitation (Term Expired 2008)

1999 - 2001 Valley of the Sun United Way

Impact spending Volunteer

1999 - present Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association

Peer Visitor

1997 - present Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)

Peer Mentor

Communicate with newly disabled individuals about potential issues they may face in the future

Discuss daily living activities needed to regain independence

1996 - 2001 Arizona State University ADA Stadium Committee

Address ADA issues & complaints impacting athletic venues accessibility

Evaluate proposed or recommended improvements for athletic venues

1998 Technology Exhibition for Students with Disabilities

Coordinated technology exhibition event

1997 - 1998 Arizona State University East Capital Planning Committee

Address ADA issues pertaining to campus accessibility

Evaluate proposed recommendations for university’s facilities

1997 - 1998 Attendant Referral Services

Provided orientation and resources to future ASU students with disabilities

Speaking Engagements:

1999 – 2008 East Valley Disability Awareness Program

Educate transit operators about the needs of people with disabilities

1999 – 2000 Think First Program

Scottsdale Health Shea Campus

Ingleside Middle School

1998 & 1999 Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)

Cultural Awareness Workshop

Grand Canyon University

McDowell Senior Center

Deer Valley Senior Center

South Mountain Senior Center

Marcos De Niza Senior Center

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Chase Bank

1998 Scottsdale Community College

Disabled Student Resources

Guest Speaker at Scottsdale Mayor’s Committee Scholarship Awards Ceremony

1998 Arizona State Prison Complex - Arizona Center for Women

1997 & 1998 Arizona State University

University 101

Freshman student-athletes

ASU baseball team

Guest speaker for People with Disabilities and Social Work 591

Introduction to Physical Disability

1997 ASU Holiday Baseball Camp

Spoke to high school kids about the dangers of firearms

Computer Skills:

Word Processing

Web Page Design

Internet

Awards:

2010 Tempe Human Relations Commission MLK Diversity Awards

Recipient

2009 Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leader

2009 AZ Governor's Council on Development Disabilities: Advocate of the

Year

2007 ADA Liberty Accessibility Advocate Award

2005 Southwest Institute for Families and Children with Special

Health Care Needs, Distinguished Humanitarian Award

2002 Spinal Cord Injury Association: Achiever of the Year

1999 Gene Autry Courage Award Recipient

Clubs:

1998 – 1999 President University Toastmasters

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