AMAYA WEISS
Elk Grove
Summary
Strategic community health leader with extensive experience designing and implementing cross-agency programs to enhance access and outcomes for marginalized populations. Skilled in developing referral networks among community-based organizations, healthcare systems, and municipal entities, as well as crafting data-sharing agreements and executive reporting. Experienced in digital health workflows and managing multimillion-dollar funding initiatives while operationalizing service coordination aligned with Medi-Cal and CalAIM frameworks.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Specialist II (Cross-Agency Operations & Service Coordination Lead)
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento
08.2019 - Current
- Lead cross-agency operations for Student Support Centers across three campuses serving 1,000+ students; coordinate partners, workflows, staffing, confidentiality/safety procedures, and performance reporting to strengthen access to behavioral health, basic-needs supports, and community services.
- Facilitate weekly Coordination of Services Team (COST) meetings to coordinate referrals, track partner utilization and follow-through, and remove barriers to care.
- Monitored referral workflows and pipeline performance; identified drop-off points and strengthened communication protocols and warm handoffs to increase completed connections.
- Developed and monitored KPIs (referral volume, completed connections, partner utilization, engagement touchpoints) through regular reporting and partner check-ins to assess program effectiveness.
- Produce executive-ready analyses and recurring impact reporting (3 reports every 3 months) to inform leadership planning, resource decisions, and program improvements.
- Analyze early warning indicators (attendance, behavior, course performance) using ED-data.org and the Early Identification and Intervention System to target outreach and improve outcomes.
- Supervise 3 staff and up to 5 interns; set work plans, coach performance, and ensure multi-site coverage aligned to service standards and deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy requirements across cross-agency coordination; support partner-aligned data-sharing practices and documentation standards.
- Engaged monthly with healthcare and payer partners to strengthen referral pathways and enhance service coordination.
Executive Community Director (Partnerships, Health Access Implementation & Community Programs)
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Led partnership development and cross-sector program strategy across 50+ sites; built service ecosystems connecting families to healthcare access, housing stability resources, behavioral health supports, and community-based services through structured agreements and coordinated workflows.
- Built and managed a 60+ partner network (CBOs, healthcare systems, county/public agencies); negotiated MOUs and service agreements, clarified referral protocols and pathways, and aligned shared accountability.
- Established partner engagement and activation goals; monitored utilization trends and refined outreach and partner workflows, resulting in increased participation and completed connections.
- Collaborated with the Department of Human Assistance (DHA) to coordinate onsite cross-referrals and navigation support with a DHA worker to connect families to benefits and services.
- Stewarded $2M+ public/private funding portfolio including a $500K Kaiser Permanente Foundation award; ensured fiscal accountability, purchasing compliance, and audit-ready documentation.
- Supported a telehealth pilot across 5-7 sites using an EHR portal; managed shared protocols and data-sharing terms to enable coordinated services, privacy-aligned processes, and reporting.
- Led quarterly funder reporting for state/federal grants and donor stewardship reporting, connecting outputs/outcomes to spending and strengthening renewal readiness.
- Planned and delivered 20+ community events with 30+ CBO partners; coordinated vendors, volunteer teams (50+), logistics, and stakeholder communications.
Learning Support Specialist (Community Engagement & Multi-Agency Coordination)
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento
10.2006 - 06.2015
- Coordinated community engagement and multi-agency supports for high-need students/families; partnered with service providers and district leadership to strengthen access, stabilize supports, and increase participation across multiple school sites.
- Coordinated interagency support with behavioral health, child welfare, legal services, and community providers to enhance service integration for students and families.
- Delivered 100+ monthly community engagement events and workshops; managed scheduling, volunteers, partners, and communications to ensure consistent attendance and participation.
- Coordinated 40+ youth-driven activities and mentorship initiatives with regional partners; supported culturally responsive engagement across diverse communities.
- Supported community-wide projects such as immunizations, dental screenings, job fairs, and health fairs; facilitated partner coordination and outreach to maximize impact.
Education
Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development - Leadership And Management
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Wharton Online/Coursera 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Law & Society
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Care Coordination & Navigation
- Cross-Referral Program Design
- CalAIM / Medi-Cal (ECM & Community Supports)
- Referral Protocols & Communication Workflows
- Referral Pipelines & Utilization Trends
- Health System / Provider Network Collaboration
- County/Municipal Service Systems
- MOUs, Shared Protocols & Data-Sharing Practices
- KPIs, Dashboards & Outcomes Reporting
- Grant & Funder Compliance
- Business Development & Growth Strategy
- Partner Activation & Referral Growth Targets
- EHR / Referral Workflows
- Budgeting & Fiscal Stewardship
- Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Training & Performance Management
Websites
Selected Honors And Recognition
- Senate District 6 'Unsung Hero', Office of Senator Richard Pan, 2019
- Legacy Award, City of Sacramento, 2017
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 'Difference Maker' Award (Service & Advocacy), 2016
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, National Freedom Foundation, 2015
- Women of the Year (Finalist), California State Assembly, District 9, 2015
- Recognized for community impact initiatives through regional and national coverage (e.g., PBS, NPR, Sacramento Bee)
Tools And Reporting
- Excel (referral pipeline tracking, partner utilization reporting, quarterly KPI reporting)
- EHR portal (telehealth pilot)
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook/Google Calendar
- ED-data.org
- Early Identification and Intervention System
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist II (Cross-Agency Operations & Service Coordination Lead)
Sacramento City Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
Executive Community Director (Partnerships, Health Access Implementation & Community Programs)
Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2015 - 08.2019
Learning Support Specialist (Community Engagement & Multi-Agency Coordination)
Sacramento City Unified School District
10.2006 - 06.2015
Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development - Leadership And Management
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Law & Society
University of California, Santa Barbara