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Mobilehome Rent Review Commission: Submitted
Kathryn C Wilbur
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Subm t Date: Jun 14, 2022
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What district do you live in? *
� District 1
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Briefly explain why are you interested in serving on this board or commission? Mob e home parks are a v ta hous ng resource n our commun ty that need to be mon tored and ensure that the res dents have appropr ate support and park managers are ab e to appropr ate y hand e ssues.
Serv ng on the comm ss on w a ow me to serve the hous ng commun ty n another capac ty.
Educational background, Schools Attended, Degrees and Certifications USC, 2014- Masters n Soc a Work, concentrat on n Commun ty Organ zat on, P ann ng, and Adm n strat on Fresno State, 2013- Bache ors n Soc a Work Briefly explain your qualifications or areas of demonstrated expertise for this board or commission.
I am act ve y engaged n the commun ty n both home ess serv ces and property management for ow ncome househo ds. I understand both the needs of the res dents w th n the commun ty and a so the needs of property managers/owners to be ab e to upkeep the parks.
Do you or an immediate family member have any professional or financial relationship that may present a potential conflict of interest for this board, commission or similar body? r Yes r- No
Work History
Kathryn C Wilbur
RH Community Builders
Employer
Executive Director
Job Tltie
Work Address
City, State, Zip Code
Fresno, CA 93705
Provide 3 Personal and Professional References. Provide name, address, and phone number where they may be reached during the day.
Question applies to multiple boards
I declare under penalty of perjury the above information is true and correct. r- Yes r No
Kathryn C Wilbur
Kathryn Wilbur, LCSW 74612
Education
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY January 2021
Master of Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA May 2014 Master of Social Work
Concentration: Community, Organization, Planning, and Administration CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO May 2013 Bachelor of Art in Social Work
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Training/Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW 74612 (issued November 2016) Valid until January 2022 Motivational Interviewing 2014
TF-CBT 2015
Pro-ACT Trainer 2019
RH COMMUNITY BUILDERS
Executive Director September 2019- Present • Manage daily operations of 120 person organization providing a variety of homeless and housing services in the Fresno area including budget management, Human Resources, and performance management.
• Oversee development of affordable and specialty housing for individuals who have experienced homelessness
• Secure more than 350 new units of affordable housing through Homekey 1.0 and 2.0 • Create and manage budgets for operations and new program development • Develop new business opportunities with County and State entities. • Actively participate in community groups including FM-CoC and Coordinated Entry System
Elevate Community Services
Executive Director 2021- Present • Pursue development opportunity in affordable housing and homeless services • Manage daily operations of a 50 person organization including Human Resources, budget management, and performance management.
• Oversee full compliance with grant funding including ESG, HHAP, and HCDC. • Create and manage budgets for operations and new program development • Develop new business opportunities with County and State entities. • Actively participate in community groups including FM-CoC and Coordinated Entry System
Kathryn Wilbur, LCSW 74612
MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
Vice President – Clinical Services Central Valley Region March 2018- August 2019 • Responsible for the oversight of MHS programs in the Central Valley and Northern California Region of California, including review of staff management, leadership and supervision, financial matters, administrative activities, record keeping, safety, and compliance with County and other funder’s contract requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with multiple Counties and funders. • Develop new business by serving as a subject matter expert on contract proposals, including four successfully awarded proposals in fiscal year 18-19.
• Overall responsibility for program operation, staffing and successful achievement of contracted outcome/performance measures.
• Implements and monitors approved policies and procedures, ensure the highest quality of services and contract compliance.
• Ensures adherence to program budget and reviews monthly operating statements to ensure program integrity.
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EDUCATION:
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, California Master of Business Administration with Distinction, December 2015 • Final Project: Completed business plan for an intermediate care facility Awards/Honors: Dean’s List, GPA: 3.93
Dean’s Medalist Finalist Candidate
Craig School Graduate Program Recognition of Excellence Award Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Honor Society)
International Study: Burgundy School of Business, Summer 2015 • Human Resource & Industrial Relations Systems; International Business
University of California at Davis, Davis, California
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, June 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, June 2007
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES:
FINRA Series 7 and 66 Registrations
California Life and Health License
SKILLS:
Foreign Language: Hmong Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) , Macintosh Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS, Windows OS
PROFESSIONAL/RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Senior Associate Financial Planner May 2019 - Present
Thiesen Dueker Financial Group Fresno, CA
• Provide comprehensive financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, specifically, physicians throughout the Central Valley.
• Create and design sophisticated individual tax planning strategies by coordinating with CPAs and tax attorneys
Associate Financial Advisor September 2017 – May 2019
LPL Financial Visalia, CA
• Provide comprehensive financial planning to individuals, focusing on minimizing potential tax exposure.
• Conduct quarterly 401(k) presentations to business clients and meet with client’s staff to identify potential business opportunities.
Financial Advisor July 2016 – August 2017
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated Fresno, CA • Used due dilige nce in applying Goal-Based Wealth Management process to simplify client’s financial lives and assist ed them in identifying and pr ioritizing their various goals, then developing customized strategies to pursue goals.
• Created a Wealth Outlook Analysis for ultra high net-worth households and developed a financial plan with a strong investment portfolio that minimized risk. • Conducted and facilitated monthly educational seminars on taking control of retirement.
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Special Projects June 2015 – July 2016
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
• Manage three complex special projects: Information Technology (IT) Training Program, Year- Round Internship Program and Short-Term Internship Program. • Supervise IT instructing staff to ensure curriculum meets milestones specified in grant proposal. • Collaborate with director in creating a budget for special projects. • Conduct forecasting each month to ensure expenditures do not exceed allocated budget.
Advisor, Incarcerated Youth Program August 2009 – July 2015 Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission Fresno, CA • Managed Incarcerated Youth Pr ogram (IYP) in collaboration with Fresno County of Education and Fresno County Probation at Juvenile Justice Campus to identify and recruit at-risk youths (14-21 years of age).
• Improved IYP statistics: attendance and completion rates exceeded 80%; reduced recidivism rate below 15%; and job placements exceeded 70%.
• Conducted and facilitated meetings and presentations to senior leadership from community action agencies and public organizations to enhance business relationships. • Counseled at-risk y ouths on a r egular basis, including, but not limited to, tutoring, academic planning, developing dropout prevention strategies, and make adjustments, as needed, to facilitate the best possible outcome for each individual.
• 2010 Recognition of Commendation for CalGRIP Program by Assemblymember Henry T. Perea
Project Manager August 2008- August 2009
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission Fresno, CA • Supervised academic tutors through on -site monitoring to ensure programs a nd lesson plans are properly implemented, including, but not limited to, scheduling, reviewing timesheets and distributing workload.
• Collaborated with program director to p repare, manage and balance grant budget in excess of $200K.
• Provided training in leadership and time management, resulting in a successful increase in attainment of performance outcomes.
• Facilitated cooperation and coordination between the program and partner agencies to optimize services at the allocated budget.
• Analyzed data and business processes to document multiple project -specific assignments and formulate detailed reports for widespread internal distribution.
Creative Personnel, Lifelong Learning April 2007 to June 2007 Islington Enterprise Agency London, England, UK • Created systematic programs and lessons tailored to recently arrived immigrants in navi gating their new society in the United Kingdom (e.g., numeracy, literacy and enterprise awareness skills).
• Drafted a mentoring section on grant proposals for the non-profit sector.
Behavior Interventionist February 2005 to March 2007 Applied Behavior Consultant Sacramento, CA • Facilitated one -on-one sessions with childre n diagnosed with A utism Spectrum Disorder by implementing lessons and behavioral plans to transform a child’s negative behavior into a socially acceptable behavior.
• Managed and tracked a child’s learning and behavioral progress within his/her specifically designed program and continually enhancing such program, as appropriate.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/VOLUNTEER WORK:
City of Fresno
• Planning Commissioner
Sanger Unified School District
• Personnel Commissioner
Lao Veterans of America Institute
• Advisor
Completed 60 units within the Rehabilitation Counseling Department.
Courses included: Medical Aspects of Disability, Psychological Aspects of Disability, Counseling courses including practicum courses. Psychological Testing, Statistics and Psychology courses were also completed
1979-1985
State of California, Fresno
Criminology B.S
Completed 128 units of coursework in General Education and criminology courses.
Professional Endeavors
City of Fresno
Disability Advisory Commission
Commission member since 2015
American Foundation for the Blind
Professional Mentor to AFB members
Dr. Jenelle S. Pitt Parker serves as the Associate Dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development and is a professor in the nationally accredited Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program at California State University (CSU), Fresno. Dr. Pitt Parker was born in Toronto, Canada and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Dr.
Pitt Parker closely identifies with Caribbean culture as her parents are from Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Pitt Parker holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California (UC), Riverside, a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and a doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education from Michigan State University. Dr. Pitt Parker is a licensed counseling professional in the states of Michigan and California, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Pitt Parker has 23 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and other diverse communities in a variety of settings including state government, schools, and non-profit agencies. Dr. Pitt Parker has 13 years of leadership experience in higher education and is an alumna of the President’s Leadership Academy at CSU, Fresno, Executive Leadership Academy at UC Berkeley, and HERS Leadership Institute at Colorado School of Mines.
Dr. Pitt Parker has 20 publications and more than 50 national, state, local, and invited presentations. Dr. Pitt Parker has received national recognition for her work in multicultural advocacy and civic engagement.
Dr. Pitt Parker serves on the City of Fresno Disability Advisory Commission and the African American Academic Acceleration Task Force in Fresno Unified School District. In 2014, the National Council on Rehabilitation Education named her Rehabilitation Educator of the Year. In 2015, Dr. Pitt Parker received the Outstanding Faculty Leadership Award from the Fresno State Women’s Association, the Sylvia Walker Multicultural Education Award from the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, and the Sylvia Walker National Multicultural Award from the National Rehabilitation Association. In 2020, Dr. Pitt Parker was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Things That Matter Award from the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Pitt Parker’s teaching, research, and service commitments are rooted in a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby the pursuit of social change is maximized through shared accountability and responsibility to the community.