Presentations
Equitable Workforce & Economic Development, Saddleback College
Date: November 2025
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with Israel Dominguez and Annette Whittle at the OCRC Key Talent Convening, presenting “Equitable Workforce & Economic Development: ETPL Process and Regional Collaboration.”
Workforce Alignment: Highlighted how Saddleback College’s partnership with the Orange County Workforce Alliance supports equitable access to high-quality training through the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and i-Train systems.
Strategic Impact: Demonstrated how ETPL-approved programs align with WIOA priorities and regional labor market needs, ensuring job seekers gain skills in high-demand industries.
Operational Excellence: Shared best practices for managing ETPL registration, application, and compliance workflows, including coordination with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board and use of i-Train for program tracking.
Collaborative Leadership: Partnered with regional leaders from OCWDB, North Orange County CCD, and Goodwill OC to promote shared understanding of workforce initiatives such as UpSkill OC, WARP, and The Future is Working.
Outcome: Strengthened interagency collaboration, enhanced Saddleback College’s visibility as a workforce training provider, and reinforced its leadership in equitable, data-driven workforce development across Orange County.
College-Wide Internship Campaign: Samueli Foundation-Funded Work-Based Experiential Learning Initiative, Saddleback College
Date: Spring 2025 – Ongoing
Presentations: Ongoing classroom presentations across academic departments, focused on raising awareness of internship opportunities and workforce readiness through the Samueli-funded Work-Based Experiential Learning (WBEL) initiative.
Empowering Students Through Internships: Delivered engaging presentations highlighting the importance of internships, including the "why" behind work-based learning, real-world career benefits, and student success stories.
Career Resources & Access: Informed students about Saddleback College’s career services, including access to Handshake, application support, and resume-building workshops to enhance internship readiness.
Maximizing Employer Partnerships: Promoted the Samueli initiative’s 50% wage reimbursement for employers, expanding access to paid internships in fields such as STEM, Advanced Manufacturing, and Computer Science.
Building Talent Pipelines: Reinforced the role of WBEL in connecting students with meaningful work experiences while supporting local businesses and strengthening regional economic development.
Campus-Wide Engagement: Encouraged faculty and staff to advocate for internship participation, reinforcing that collective support helps students thrive in career pathways aligned with their educational goals.
Building a Sustainable Contract Education Model: Managing Cash Flow and Diversifying Funding Sources, Saddleback College
Date: April 2025
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with Kari Irwin at the CCCAOE Spring 2025 Conference, focusing on strategies to establish a robust contract education model.
Financial Management: Discussed effective cash flow management techniques to ensure financial stability and sustainability in educational programs.
Funding Diversification: Explored various funding sources, including grants, partnerships, and alternative revenue streams, to reduce dependency on a single funding source and enhance program longevity.
Strategic Planning: Offered best practices for aligning financial strategies with institutional goals, ensuring long-term viability and adaptability in contract education.
Collaborative Partnerships: Encouraged stakeholder engagement to maximize resource utilization and create sustainable training solutions.
Rooted in Our Why: Connecting Our Roles for Greater Impact, Saddleback College
Date: March 2025
Event: Co-presented with Nhe Sam at the Saddleback College Classified Professional Development Day, discussing how economic and workforce development (EWD) initiatives align with SOCCCD’s mission to ensure student success, workforce readiness, and economic growth.
Collaboration for Greater Impact: Highlighted interdepartmental partnerships and the creation of a Collaboration Hub, fostering teamwork across faculty, staff, and administrators.
Customized Workforce Training: Showcased successful contract education models, including OCTA and the Samueli Work-Based Experiential Learning Initiative, which help bridge skill gaps.
Community Engagement & Workforce Development: Explored how workforce programs at Saddleback College impact students, businesses, and the local economy, creating a sustainable talent pipeline.
Small Actions, Big Results: Encouraged faculty and staff to reflect on their "why", reinforcing that small contributions lead to lasting change for students and the broader community.
Labor Market Insights for Advisory Meeting – Public Health & Community Health Worker, Nutrition, and Medical Assistant Programs, Saddleback College
Dates: November 2024, April 2025, December 2025
Presentation: Delivered labor market presentations at program advisory meetings, focusing on job demand, wage trends, and training supply across Orange County’s public health, community health, nutrition, and medical assistant sectors.
Market Insights: Analyzed workforce supply and demand metrics to identify emerging skills gaps and high-growth occupations, providing data to support evidence-based program development.
Data-Driven Approach: Recommended curriculum and training adjustments informed by labor market trends, ensuring program alignment with regional industry needs.
Stakeholder Communication: Presented complex labor market data in a clear and actionable format, facilitating informed decision-making among advisory board members.
Collaborative Effort: Partnered with advisory board stakeholders to develop actionable strategies, strengthen industry relationships, and enhance community workforce readiness.
Employment Training Panel (ETPL) Process, Saddleback College
Date: October 2024
Conference Presentation: Delivered a session with Israel Dominguez at the CCCAOE Fall 2024 Conference, demystifying the Employment Training Panel (ETPL) process.
Educational Focus: Provided step-by-step guidance on securing ETP approval, simplifying complex procedures for attendees.
Collaborative Delivery: Co-presented a cohesive and informative session with Dominguez, highlighting effective teamwork.
Audience Interaction: Addressed participant questions and offered additional resources, ensuring attendees gained valuable insights.
Scholarly Feedback, University of Phoenix
Date: October 2024
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with Dr. Roxanne M. Williams at the Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit, focusing on the critical role of scholarly feedback in academic and professional development.
Bridging Theory and Practice: Delivered insights on research methodologies and the application of academic theories to real-world challenges in workforce development.
Iterative Feedback: Highlighted the importance of feedback loops in enhancing student outcomes and program effectiveness.
Team Collaboration: Partnered with Dr. Williams to develop and present the session, demonstrating effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Audience Engagement: Engaged participants with real-world examples of effective feedback practices, fostering interactive discussions.
Economic & Workforce Development, Saddleback College X OCTA
Date: April 2024
Event: Presented at the Workforce Development Initiative's "The Future is Working: Building Pathways to Promising Futures" Event.
Strategic Collaboration: Delivered a joint presentation with Camille Pedroza from OCTA on the workforce collaboration between Saddleback College and OCTA, highlighting the partnership's role in addressing transportation industry workforce needs.
Pathway Development: Focused on creating career pathways into high-demand transportation jobs, aligning educational offerings with industry requirements.
Highlighting Success: Shared success stories from programs like the Bus Operator Academy, demonstrating effective training models and employment outcomes.
Team Presentation: Collaboratively developed and delivered the presentation, showcasing strong communication and partnership.
Future Planning: Discussed upcoming initiatives to expand partnership efforts, emphasizing strategic planning and sustainable program growth.
Contract Education, Saddleback College
Date: December 2023
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with Israel Dominguez and John Jaramillo at the Inaugural Fall 2023 California Regions at Work Conference, focusing on Saddleback College's pivotal role in workforce development through contract education.
Workforce Impact: Highlighted how contract education directly supports workforce needs, aligning educational programs with market demand.
Resource Optimization: Shared strategies for leveraging ETP funding to maximize training opportunities, showcasing effective resource management.
Real-World Success: Presented case studies of successful training programs, demonstrating measurable outcomes and community impact.
Collaborative Development: Worked closely with colleagues to develop and deliver the presentation, emphasizing teamwork and cross-functional coordination.
Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicated the value of the programs to stakeholders, securing buy-in and support for future initiatives.
