Professional Development

Through the CALPRO Leadership Institute, I learned how to apply data-driven decision-making and collaborative leadership to strengthen adult education programs. The experience helped me better understand institutional processes, build strategies for team development, and connect leadership to student-centered outcomes. I also gained tools to lead change initiatives with clarity, empathy, and purpose. I am currently working with a mentor who is helping me  accomplish professional goals set after the training.

I am currently participating in the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Program, where I am learning how to design instruction that is inclusive, affirming, and reflective of my students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Through this ongoing training, I’m deepening my understanding of how to embed belonging and representation into all aspects of teaching—curriculum design, classroom discussions, and student engagement. This experience continues to reinforce my belief that culturally responsive teaching is not just a practice, but a mindset that drives equity and authentic connection in the classroom.

Through COABE’s Entrepreneurship Mindset training, I learned practical ways to help students develop creativity, resilience, and critical thinking through real-world problem-solving. I gained new frameworks to integrate entrepreneurial skills—like opportunity recognition, adaptability, and persistence—into my noncredit business and GED courses. This training inspired me to continue empowering students to think like entrepreneurs, both in and beyond the classroom. I am set to complete part B in Spring 2026.

Hosted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and co-hosted by San Diego College of Continuing Education in partnership with the Association of Community and Continuing Education (ACCE) on October, 2025. I attended day one and participated in various presentations to uplift Noncredit. 

Hosted by the UndocuScholars LLC on August 2025. I presented alongside Carolina Yernazian and Alexus Medina on LACC's Enterprise Incubator entrepreneurship program. We received an award recognizing it as a best practice.

Hosted by the LACC's EDWE Team on April 2025. I presented on entrepreneurship and provided a seven step model for starting a business. 

Hosted by the Association of Community and Continuing Education (ACCE) on March 2025. I co-presented with Martha Clayton on Bridging Advocacy & Opportunity: Know Your Rights Resources. 

Hosted by the Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Consortium (LARAEC) on March, 2024. I presented both days on entrepreneurship programs offered in our district.  

Hosted in Orance County, CA on May, 2024- Attendee

Hosted in Long Beach, CA on August 2024- Attendee

Hosted in Houston, Texas on April, 2024. The conference aimed to elevate Undocumented Students. I presented on Entrrepreneurship. 

Hosted by the Foundation of California Community Colleges at Woodland, CA. I presented along with Ms. Carolina Yernazianon on our alignment to Vision 2030 through entrepreneurship for Undocumented Students.

Hosted by the Foundation of California Community Colleges and the Chancellor's Office. I was part of a panel focused on providing a legal briefing to legislators and staffers. I spoke on the work in Adult Ed and my former role as DRC Coordinator.