Shannon Starzyk
Antioch
Summary
Senior Training Consultant with extensive experience at Gridiron Training, focusing on crisis intervention and program evaluation. Skilled in creating effective training solutions that drive organizational performance and accountability. Proficient in fostering collaboration and applying data-driven strategies for continuous improvement and leadership development across various professional environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Training Consultant
Gridiron Training
Walnut Creek
01.2020 - Current
- Spearhead organization-wide capacity-building initiatives by applying evidence-based change management strategies to strengthen institutional performance and accountability.
- Serve as Lead Instructor for the 40-hour Field Training Officer Course, 24-hour Field Training Update Course, and the Trauma and Stigma Impact Course, with a strong emphasis on officer wellness and culturally responsive practices.
- Partner with agencies to design and implement comprehensive Field Training Programs tailored to their operational and community needs.
- Conduct routine audits and compliance reviews to uphold program integrity and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
- Advance organizational excellence through inclusive, data-informed professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Senior Training Consultant
Starzyk Instructional Services
Antioch
01.2013 - Current
- Design and implement comprehensive training solutions for public sector and nonprofit organizations, with a specialized emphasis on auditing practices, regulatory compliance, curriculum development, and the instruction of California POST-certified courses.
- Conduct in-depth training audits and gap analyses to assess alignment between instructional content, POST standards, and agency-specific mandates.
- Grounded in adult learning theory and evidence-based strategies, develop and revise course content to ensure instructional integrity and adherence to accreditation requirements.
- Deliver dynamic, outcomes-based training in key areas such as leadership, procedural justice, and high-liability topics to diverse professional audiences, including law enforcement officers, first responders, and administrative personnel.
- In collaboration with executive leadership, help establish instructional frameworks that promote internal accountability, enhance operational effectiveness, and cultivate ethical leadership.
- Facilitate compliance reviews and provide strategic guidance on policy development to ensure alignment with evolving legislative and regulatory requirements.
Center Director
Family Justice Center
Antioch
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed and implemented nine grants totaling $3M, supporting mental health services for youth, adults, and survivors of interpersonal violence.
- Directed service coordination for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, ensuring access to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
- Supervised a multidisciplinary team of 8 staff: 3 Navigators, 2 Intervention Specialists, 2 Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs), and 2 Project Assistants.
- Oversaw daily operations of the Antioch Family Justice Center, enhancing visibility and accessibility through cross-agency collaboration and public outreach.
- Led program monitoring and evaluation to ensure grant compliance, contractual fidelity, and quality assurance.
- Built and maintained strategic partnerships with government agencies and community-based organizations to promote a holistic, survivor-centered care model.
Coordinator of Administrative Services
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Walnut Creek
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as the lead administrative strategist to the Executive Directors, overseeing campus-wide facility operations and educational programming.
- Applied systems-thinking and data-informed decision-making to align administrative services with institutional goals and evolving community needs, ensuring operational coherence, equity, and responsiveness.
Executive Director
Delta Learning Center
Antioch
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Reimagined organizational culture by embedding principles of culturally responsive pedagogy into leadership practices, staff training, and instructional delivery.
- Fostered a trauma-informed, inclusive learning environment that addressed the needs of students with neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities through the integration of restorative practices, differentiated instruction, and universal design for learning (UDL).
- Led pedagogical reform and stakeholder engagement to create equitable, accessible, and emotionally safe educational spaces.
Training Coordinator
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
Pittsburg & Martinez
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Designed and delivered comprehensive training curricula for executive leaders, sworn officers, and civilian staff.
- Emphasized procedural justice, crisis response, and community engagement in alignment with POST standards and departmental goals.
Department Chair/Interim Dean
Carrington College
Antioch
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided academic leadership for the Criminal Justice Department, overseeing curriculum development, student learning outcomes, and faculty mentoring.
- Cultivated external partnerships and program innovation to advance student success and institutional excellence.
Criminal Justice Instructor
Carrington College
Antioch
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Developed and facilitated learner-centered coursework designed to inspire inquiry, civic engagement, and critical thinking.
- Created dynamic instructional materials that promoted theoretical understanding and real-world application.
Deputy Sheriff
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
Pittsburg & Martinez
01.1997 - 01.2009
- Enforced local, state, and federal laws with integrity and professionalism.
- Conducted criminal investigations, executed arrests, collected and preserved evidence, and maintained detailed reports.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings and supported victims and witnesses throughout the judicial process.
Education
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Cal Southern University
Costa Mesa, CA01.2026
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Saint Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CA01.2015
Master of Social Welfare -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.1993
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Program evaluation and design
- Leadership development
- Curriculum design
- Regulatory compliance
- Training delivery
- Data analysis
- Facilitation techniques
- Organizational development
- Performance improvement
- Role playing techniques
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
- Program monitoring
Certification
- Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)
- Procedural Justice: Implicit Bias Train the Trainer
- Racial Profiling Train the Trainer
- California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Instructor (Victimology, Persons with Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, and Critical Incident Experiences)
- California Commission Instructor Development Institute Level 1, 2, & 3
- Healing Centered Engagement Practicioner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Center Director
Family Justice Center
01.2022 - 01.2025
Coordinator of Administrative Services
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Training Consultant
Gridiron Training
01.2020 - Current
Executive Director
Delta Learning Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Training Consultant
Starzyk Instructional Services
01.2013 - Current
Training Coordinator
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
01.2011 - 01.2012
Department Chair/Interim Dean
Carrington College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Criminal Justice Instructor
Carrington College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Deputy Sheriff
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
01.1997 - 01.2009
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Cal Southern University
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Saint Mary’s College of California
Master of Social Welfare -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
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