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Rebeca Gomez Cruz • First-generation Mexican American immigrant and DACA recipient with a non profit background,committed to ( serving my community through trauma-informed and empowering social services and education. Experience Violence Prevention Coordinator at Lumina Alliance 2022-Present • Developed Engaging Educational Programs: o Designed and implemented comprehensive training presentations and curriculum aimed at educating youth and community members on healthy relationships,emphasizing awareness of abusive dynamics. • Traveling Educator: o Traveled extensively throughout the county to deliver age-appropriate Sexual Education sessions to students from 7th to 12th grade, fostering a culture of informed decision-making and well-being. • Certification Training Leadership: o Conducted multiple sessions of the California State Sexual Assault certification training for both staff and volunteers,ensuring a well- trained and sensitive community support network. • Community Outreach Coordinator: o Organized and mobilized a team of 11 volunteers while they completed a 5-year grant cycle.They then spearheaded outreach efforts at various community events to promote violence prevention,effectively communicating the importance of fostering safe environments. • Event Organizer: o Hosted engaging community events such as Halloween fairs, movie nights, and art shows, providing interactive platforms for community members to connect with educational materials in a fun and accessible manner. • Document Development and Grant Support: o Researched, applied and received grant funding to support the creation of new innovative community and school programs. Client Case Manager at Stand Strong(IPV&SA Support Agency) 2020-2022 • Housing Advocacy and Partnership Building: o Advocated for clients by connecting with landlords and property management companies, facilitating rental applications, and assisting with benefit applications(incl.Section 8),ensuring access to stable housing and essential resources. • Strategic Community Partnerships: o Established partnerships with local shelters to provide crucial support amid the county's housing crisis, demonstrating proactive engagement in addressing systemic challenges. • Leadership in Community Outreach: o Led and coordinated food and basic needs drives, organizing weekly deliveries to support individuals and families throughout the county,exhibiting a commitment to community welfare. • Efficient Property Management Coordination: o Managed communication regarding property management aspects for both clients and colleagues, facilitating utility and property • management appointments with external businesses,ensuring seamless logistical coordination. Trauma-Informed Crisis Services: 9 Provided trauma-informed services to all crisis callers and walk-ins at Stand Strong, offering compassionate support and resources to • individuals in distress,fostering a safe and empathetic environment. Worked with Incarcerated Population Skills o Provided direct support and programming within prisons, juvenile hall and jails. • Native Spanish speaker • Trauma- Mental health first Web & a hic deli n Education aid Sr P g informed • Public speaker • • care Excellent verbal and • Data management Innovative written communication • Quick thinker Time skills • Always learning management