Steven has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. Steven has 25 years of experience working in the Child Welfare system as a case carrying social worker, supervisor, program manager, administrator, and executive. His experience spans working with multiple populations including youth with complex care needs, medically fragile children, transition aged youth, and those who being served my multiple child-serving systems including Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Juvenile Justice, Regional Centers, and in collaboration with community based organizations. Steven is dedicated to working with and across multiple systems and partner organizations to improve service delivery and outcomes for those in need of support. Steven has worked at the State level with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Child Welfare Director’s Association (CWDA), UC – Davis, leadership from multiple county jurisdictions, and advocacy organizations to develop policy and practice. Steven served as an Academy Trainer and practice coach with an emphasis on Safety Organized Practice (SOP). Steven has experience working in the behavioral health field in acute, inpatient psychiatric and outpatient psychiatric settings. Steven has a passion for teaching, training, facilitation, and coaching. Steven was born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and made his way to California in 2001 to start a new life, though he considers both to be home. Steven, in his free time, loves traveling and exploring new destinations, listening to live music, connecting with friends and chosen family, and has been a member of a local LGBTQ+ sports organization for the past 23 years, also serving on its Board of Directors.

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