OMONIKE HUTCHINSON
Riverside
Summary
A decisive, trauma-informed leader with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, and diversity. Over 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, behavioral health, and higher education administration. Proven ability to lead and manage complex, mission-critical programs (including interim directorships), oversee departmental budgets, and drive systemwide compliance (Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA). Expert in building integrated student wellness initiatives, fostering an inclusive campus culture, and leveraging data to achieve institutional goals. Seeking a senior management role where advanced expertise can maximize impact.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director for CARE Office
University of Riverside
Riverside
12.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed departmental budget, ensuring fiscal oversight and accurate budget projections.
- Authored and delivered a presentation for the successful submission of the Student Services Fee Advisory Committee proposal.
- Represented department head on four high-level committees, including CARE Systemwide Leadership Council and UCR DEI Climate Committee.
Grant/Program Reviewer
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) & Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Readiness and Response
2023 - Current
- I served as a reviewer for federal grants and programs, providing high-level advice and guidance to the Secretary of HHS, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Director of the CDC/ORR, while monitoring the strategic direction for readiness and response activities.
- Evaluated proposals against established criteria, and provided detailed feedback.
- Key reviews include: HRSA-22-043: Graduate Psychology Education Program, HRSA-24-033: Healthy Start Initiative - Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health, and HHS-ACF-ORR-ZU-0042 Grant Review: Residential (Group Home, Shelter, Transitional Foster Care).
Assistant Director of Advocacy/CARE Counseling Advocate
University of Riverside
Riverside
01.2019 - Current
- Direct confidential crisis and advocacy services, providing direct supervision and mentorship to staff and student assistants, including recruitment and performance management.
- Ensured full compliance with Title IX and Clery Act; managed confidential case files to spot trends, guided service improvements, and utilized data to evaluate institutional response effectiveness.
- Provided extensive trauma-informed healing modalities and crisis intervention, including medical accompaniments, criminal justice, and civil support. Served as an expert advocate within student conduct, law enforcement, and court systems.
- Coordinated services and maintained collaborative relationships with campus partners (UCPD, Student Health) and off-campus community resources (e.g., local rape crisis centers).
Interim Director for Foster Youth Support Services
University of Riverside
Riverside
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided comprehensive support services for foster youth and underrepresented students, reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Students, Ethnic & Gender Center.
- Led strategic initiatives to remove institutional barriers and promote equity.
- Managed the intensive Guardian Scholars' program, ensuring financial assistance and priority housing.
- Provided trauma-informed crisis response, case management, and crisis intervention, including academic needs assessments and the development of individual study plans, contributing significantly to student success and retention.
- Monitored program effectiveness through data analysis and regular reporting to ensure compliance with university policy and federal regulations (FERPA).
Supervisor/Victim Advocate Human Trafficking
Waymakers
Santa Ana
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Established and maintained a human trafficking program while managing a caseload of over 40 youth and adults.
- Provided 24-hour trauma-informed emergency/crisis assistance, case management, and crisis intervention, including medical accompaniments and legal support.
- Established and maintained confidential data tracking systems to ensure accurate and timely entry of program metrics for federal grants compliance and reporting.
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Response Program
Culver City
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided crisis counseling and behavioral intervention to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Completed individual assessments to build and establish goals, while monitoring, evaluating, and recording client progress.
- Acted as a liaison between law enforcement and developmentally disabled individuals during a crisis to maintain client placement.
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist Coordinator
Crittenton Services for Children and Families
Fullerton
2008 - 2012
- Provided 24-hour emergency administrative consultation and direction, enforcing program policy, procedures, and compliance with Title 22.
- Provided case management, crisis interventions, and individual therapeutic behavioral services to at-risk youth and former foster youth.
- Coordinated individualized services, including academic needs assessment and development of individual study plans.
- Provided extensive trauma-informed care and crisis advocacy for victims of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.
- Acted as a liaison for victims, providing 24-hour crisis response, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of law enforcement and non-profit partners to ensure comprehensive victim services.
Education
Master - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Leadership and collaboration
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Crisis counseling
- Confidentiality maintenance
Certification
- Crucial Conversations
- Franklin Covey's Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turn Tension into Progress
- Franklin Covey's Inclusive Leadership: Practical Ways to Cultivate Inclusion and Build a Better Team
- Franklin Covey's Unconscious Bias: Understanding Bias to Unleash Potential
- Trained in Seeking Safety Evidence-Based Practice
- Advanced Behavioral & Functional Analysis
- Certified 40-hour Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Certification
- Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault Certified
- Served on Orange County's Crisis Response Team for incidents of mass violence
Pronouns
SHE/THEY
Timeline
Interim Director for CARE Office
University of Riverside
12.2024 - Current
Interim Director for Foster Youth Support Services
University of Riverside
07.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Director of Advocacy/CARE Counseling Advocate
University of Riverside
01.2019 - Current
Supervisor/Victim Advocate Human Trafficking
Waymakers
08.2015 - 08.2019
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Response Program
08.2011 - 08.2015
Grant/Program Reviewer
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) & Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Readiness and Response
2023 - Current
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist Coordinator
Crittenton Services for Children and Families
2008 - 2012
Master - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach