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ABOUT ME

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Stefanie is bilingual (English/Spanish) and specializes in Executive Leadership Coaching, Workforce Development, Program Development, Training, Facilitation, and Strategic Planning Consulting.  She works with all levels of Executives and Leadership in small to large organizations from the private, non profit, government, and academic arenas.  Her specific area of expertise is working with leaders around how to lead with purpose, build successful teams, manage change and conflict, effectively communicate and increase motivation, productivity, and retention.

Stefanie not only provides individual and group coaching, but she also leads team building retreats, has developed multi-day coaching programs for leaders of all management levels, and provides program and coaching development support to organizations, leaders, and new coaches. 

COACHING BACKGROUND

Stefanie brings her experience and training in Psychology and Social Work along with certifications and knowledge of a number of different coaching modalities and programs.  She integrates concepts of neuroscience into her coaching in areas such as providing feedback, improving performance, quality decision making, conflict resolution, cultivating a Growth Mindset, and balance and self care.   As a Gallup certified Strengths coach, she works with leaders to identify and leverage their own specific talents and strengths along with their team’s in order to obtain maximum results.  Her empathy, communication style, and commitment to the professional and personal goals of each of her clients makes her a coach that has supported leaders transform, increase their impact and influence, and create sustainable change.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
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Stefanie has an extensive consulting background managing large scale projects including coaching, project implementation, data management, curriculum development and training in jurisdictions throughout California, Nevada, Alaska, Kansas, and Puerto Rico.   She also has over a decade of experience in workforce development and helping organizations manage change.  Prior to consulting, she provided direct service and held leadership positions in a large government organization. 

A NOTE FROM STEFANIE

From a very young age I knew that I wanted to help people.  I didn't know exactly what that looked like but as I became older I decided Psychology was a good start.  I received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a Masters Degree in Social Work from UC Berkeley.  I am a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation.  I am a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and am a Results Trained Coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute. I had the privilege of being taught by Debbie Ford and her amazing team and am also a Certified Integrative Coach.  

I thoroughly enjoy being a thought partner and collaborating with individuals and organizations to gain maximum results whether that is through Coaching, Training, or Consulting.  It is amazing watching individuals, teams and organizations transform - reaching goals, enhancing leadership, and achieving outcomes that they never dreamed imaginable!    

ORGANIZATIONS I HAVE WORKED WITH:

Academy for Professional Excellence - San Diego State University
Administración de Familias y Niños, Gobierno de Puerto Rico
Alameda County Children and Family Services
​Alameda County Office of Education 
Alaska Office of Children's Services
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Bay Area Training Academy
California Department of Social Services  
California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC),
​UC Berkeley
Casey Family Programs 
Center for Social Services Research, UC Berkeley
Central California Training Academy 
Child and Family Policy Institute of California 
​Clark County Department of Family Services
Contra Costa County Child Protective Services
Evident Change
Fresno County Department of Social Services
Futures Without Violence 
Kansas Department of Children and Families
Kern County Children's Services
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Madera County Child Protective Services
​Monterey County Family and Children's Services
New York City Administration for Children's Services
​Nevada Department of Health and Human Services

NexGen Sports Academy
Orange County Social Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
Public Child Welfare Training Academy - San Diego State University
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
Sacramento County Health and Human Services
San Benito County Children and Family Services
San Bernardino County Children and Family Services
San Diego County Child Welfare Services      
San Francisco Family and Children's Services                               San Luis Obispo County Social Services
Santa Clara County Department of Adult and Aging Services 
Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children's Services
Santa Clara County Staff Development     
Santa Cruz County Human Services Department
​Solano County Children's Services
Sonoma County Family Youth and Children's Services     
Stanford University
​Tehama County Department of Social Services
Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency
University of California Davis, Resource Center for Family Focused Practice
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Partnership for Training
University of Nevada Reno, Nevada Partnership for Training
Washoe County Human Services Agency
​West Valley College