Professional with significant experience in child welfare, trauma informed practice, coaching and mentoring, and team leadership. Proven track record in driving collaboration and delivering impactful results based on measured outcomes. Known for reliability, strong communication, and a passion for improving the lives of children and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Southwest Region TDM Supervisor
Missouri Children's Division
07.2025 - Current
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with law and policy surrounding child welfare. Mentored team members on best practices and maintaining fidelity. Collected and evaluated data to inform of necessary areas of improvement and improved outcomes for families. Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Presented community partner orientations to introduce practice to outside agencies, resource parents, and others collaborating with Children's Division.
Southwest Region Prevention Unit Supervisor
Missouri Children’s Division
08.2023 - 07.2025
Supervised a team of 7 prevention staff across 5 circuits, encouraged consistent and high-quality delivery of services. Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices. Provided coaching, performance evaluation, and direct support in the development and execution of prevention strategies to strengthen families including education, resource development, and family engagement. Cultivated and maintained collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders to enhance access to support services and strengthen protective factors for families. Actively participated in state and regional implementation teams to support the rollout and fidelity of Team Decision Making (TDM) meetings, including the refinement of TDM forms and processes. Analyzed and utilized available data to inform and continuously improve prevention practices and outcomes.
Customer Service and Data Entry Specialist
American Simmental Association
01.2022 - 08.2023
Customer service, entered data online, processed jobs, answered phones and guided members through the online process, facilitated unit meetings, provided support to other departments as needed.
Alternative Care Caseworker/TDM Facilitator/Oversight Specialist/Investigations Supervisor
Missouri State Children’s Division
02.2014 - 01.2022
Evaluated children’s needs and eligibility for social services; assisted individuals in utilizing resources; delivered/coordinated protective services; collaborated with other agencies including law enforcement, juvenile court, community organizations, and mental health agencies; provided treatment service plans for individuals; attended court; facilitated meetings; maintained extensive documentation for case record; complied with strict confidentiality; conducted field work including traveling to client homes, hospitals, alternative placements, court, and transported children when needed; wrote home studies for potential placements. Used a six-stage practice model to facilitate meetings in which the agency, family, and community partners determine a plan for safety and/or permanency of children involved in a Children’s Division case. Input and analyzed meeting data. Presented monthly updates to the review committee. Oversaw contracted case management cases for the circuit, and ensure compliance with Children’s Division policy and procedure. Maintained data tracking, attended meetings, communicatee status of openings, and approvee extensions when requested. Supervised staff in Investigations and Family Centered Services.
Child Care Center Administrator/Director
St. Paul's Child Care Center
11.2006 - 08.2011
Researched and developed the program. Presented plan to the board. Hired, trained, and managed all staff. Developed parent and staff handbooks, enrollment contract, philosophy of discipline. Maintained student and staff files, drill logs, maintenance schedules, and health records according to state regulations. Oversaw day to day operations including staff scheduling, curriculum, and financial management including profit and loss reports and payroll. Studied, learned, implemented, and maintained state regulations and ratios. Reported to a board of directors and guided the decision-making process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Missouri – Columbia
12.1997
Skills
Staff management
Project management
Policy enforcement
Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Southwest Region TDM Supervisor
Missouri Children's Division
07.2025 - Current
Southwest Region Prevention Unit Supervisor
Missouri Children’s Division
08.2023 - 07.2025
Customer Service and Data Entry Specialist
American Simmental Association
01.2022 - 08.2023
Alternative Care Caseworker/TDM Facilitator/Oversight Specialist/Investigations Supervisor
Social Service Specialist III/Investigations at State Of Missouri Children's DivisionSocial Service Specialist III/Investigations at State Of Missouri Children's Division
Constituent Response - Program Development at State Of Missouri Children's DivisionConstituent Response - Program Development at State Of Missouri Children's Division