Samah Derenkay
IRVINE
Summary
Dynamic Program Director with a proven track record at Access California Services, excelling in program leadership and community engagement. Expert in operational management and cross-cultural communication, I have successfully designed impactful workshops and built strategic partnerships, enhancing service delivery and compliance across diverse populations. Proficient in data systems and reporting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Access California Services
Orange County
11.2023 - Current
- Direct and manage programs including Public Health Promotion, HHIP, Stop the Hate, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Services.
- Lead program operations, quality assurance, compliance, data tracking, and reporting.
- Design and facilitate parenting and employment workshops.
- Collaborate with partners and staff to deliver culturally responsive services.
- Create communication materials using Microsoft Office and Canva.
- Build partnerships with local agencies and health systems.
Product Analyst / Administrator
loanDepot
Orange County
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Streamlined administrative processes and documentation.
- Coordinated reporting and schedules across departments.
- Enhanced accuracy and workflow efficiency.
Program & Outreach Intern
United Nations Association
Orange County
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Supported humanitarian awareness campaigns.
- Managed outreach and event logistics.
Coordinator /Translator and Interpreter
International Rescue Committee
Oakland
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Coordinated case management for refugee and immigrant families to ensure effective support.
- Facilitated interpretation services and guidance for new arrivals to ease transitions.
Education
B.A. - International Studies
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California, USAA.A. - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Peralta Colleges, Alameda
AlamedaSkills
- Program leadership and strategic planning
- Community engagement and social impact
- Stakeholder and government partnerships
- Operational management and compliance
- Cross-cultural communication
- Training and workshop facilitation
- Reporting, monitoring, and evaluation
- Microsoft Office and Canva proficiency
- Data systems expertise
Certification
- Growing Great Kids (GGK) Certified Home Visitor
- Healthy Families America (HFA) Family Support Specialist
- Google Data Analytics Certificate (2023)
Languages
- English
- Arabic
- Tigrinya
Timeline
Program Director
Access California Services
11.2023 - Current
Product Analyst / Administrator
loanDepot
09.2020 - 10.2023
Program & Outreach Intern
United Nations Association
01.2018 - 11.2019
Coordinator /Translator and Interpreter
International Rescue Committee
08.2015 - 08.2017
B.A. - International Studies
University of California, Irvine
A.A. - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Peralta Colleges, Alameda