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Mailen Lopez

Santa Maria

Summary

Dynamic Family Advocate with extensive experience at Family Service Agency, excelling in language interpretation and community resource connection. Proven ability to facilitate IEP meetings and educate parents on well-being, leveraging strong advocacy strategies and effective communication skills to empower families and enhance their access to essential services.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Promotore Family Advocate

Family Service Agency
Santa Maria
06.2012 - Current
  • I interpret for the families during IEP/STT meetings.
  • Parent conference.
  • I assist the families in filling out Calfresh, Medi-Cal, Housing, medical forms, and school enrollment packet.
  • I connect the families to parenting classes.
  • I provide support to school nurses by translating
  • I translate during the speech form questionnaire.
  • I translate/ provide support during Back to Schoo Night/ Open House.
  • Educate parents about well-being.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria High School
901 S. Broadway Santa Maria
01-2008

Some College (No Degree) -

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA

Skills

  • Language interpretation
  • IEP facilitation
  • Form assistance
  • Community resource connection
  • Parent education
  • Cultural competency
  • Case management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data entry
  • Advocacy strategies
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Mixteco
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Promotore Family Advocate

Family Service Agency
06.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Allan Hancock College

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