Formal Education:

• Master of Social Work, 2002. Portland State University, Portland OR. Area of study: Social Service Administraion and Leadership
• Bachelor of Arts, 1995. Mills College, Oakland CA. Area of study: Ethnic Studies, Spanish

Other certificates and educational accomplishments:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Oregon
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), for trauma recovery
• Multnomah Leadership Academy, Multnomah County, Oregon