Presentations
Equitable Workforce & Economic Development, Saddleback College
Date: November 2025
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with the Director of Economic & Workforce Development at Saddleback College and the Orange Workforce Alliance Regional Organizer 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 demands, ensuring job seekers develop 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 utilization of i-Train for program tracking.
Collaborative Leadership: Partnered with regional leaders from OCWDB, North Orange County CCD, and Goodwill OC to advance a shared understanding of workforce initiatives, including 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-informed workforce development across Orange County.
College-Wide Internship Campaign: Samueli Foundation-Funded Work-Based Experiential Learning Initiative, Saddleback College
Date: Spring 2025 – Ongoing
Presentations: Delivering ongoing classroom presentations across academic departments to raise awareness of internship opportunities and workforce readiness through the Samueli-funded Work-Based Experiential Learning (WBEL) initiative.
Empowering Students Through Internships: Providing engaging sessions that emphasize the value of work-based learning, including real-world career benefits, practical application of skills, and student success stories.
Career Resources & Access: Informing participants about Saddleback College’s career services, including Handshake access, application guidance, and resume development workshops to strengthen internship readiness.
Maximizing Employer Partnerships: Promoting the Samueli initiative’s 50% wage reimbursement for employers to expand access to paid opportunities in fields such as STEM, Advanced Manufacturing, and Computer Science.
Building Talent Pipelines: Highlighting WBEL’s role in connecting students with meaningful work experiences while supporting local employers and regional economic development.
Campus-Wide Engagement: Encouraging faculty and staff to champion internship participation, reinforcing that collective support strengthens student success and career pathway alignment.
Building a Sustainable Contract Education Model: Managing Cash Flow and Diversifying Funding Sources, Saddleback College
Date: April 2025
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with the Assistant Dean of Career Education at Saddleback College at the CCCAOE Spring 2025 Conference, focusing on strategies to establish a robust contract education model.
Financial Management: Presented effective cash flow strategies to support program stability and long-term sustainability.
Funding Diversification: Examined multiple revenue sources, including grants, partnerships, and alternative funding streams, to reduce reliance on a single source and strengthen program longevity.
Strategic Planning: Shared best practices for aligning financial approaches with institutional goals, ensuring adaptability and long-term viability in contract education.
Collaborative Partnerships: Promoted stakeholder engagement to optimize resource utilization and develop sustainable workforce training solutions.
Rooted in Our Why: Connecting Our Roles for Greater Impact, Saddleback College
Date: March 2025
Event: Co-presented with an IT Systems Specialist III at Saddleback College’s Classified Professional Development Day, discussing how Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) initiatives align with SOCCCD’s mission to advance student success, workforce readiness, and economic growth.
Collaboration for Greater Impact: Highlighted interdepartmental partnerships and the development of a Collaboration Hub to strengthen coordination among faculty, staff, and administrators.
Customized Workforce Training: Showcased successful contract education models, including OCTA and the Samueli Work-Based Experiential Learning (WBEL) initiative, designed to address regional skills gaps.
Community Engagement & Workforce Impact: Demonstrated how workforce programs at Saddleback College support students, employers, and the regional economy while strengthening the talent pipeline.
Small Actions, Big Results: Encouraged faculty and staff to reflect on their “why,” reinforcing that small, intentional contributions can lead to meaningful and lasting impact.
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 supply and demand metrics to identify emerging skills gaps and high-growth occupations, informing evidence-based program development.
Data-Driven Approach: Recommended curriculum and training adjustments based on labor market trends to ensure alignment with regional industry needs.
Stakeholder Communication: Translated complex labor market information into clear, actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making among advisory board members.
Collaborative Effort: Partnered with advisory stakeholders to develop actionable strategies, strengthen industry relationships, and enhance regional workforce readiness.
Employment Training Panel (ETPL) Process, Saddleback College
Date: October 2024
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with the Director of Economic & Workforce Development at Saddleback College at the CCCAOE Fall 2024 Conference, demystifying the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) process.
Educational Focus: Provided step-by-step guidance on securing ETPL approval, simplifying complex procedures for attendees.
Collaborative Delivery: Delivered a cohesive and informative session, demonstrating strong co-presentation and team alignment.
Audience Engagement: Addressed participant questions and shared additional resources to ensure attendees gained practical, actionable insights.
Scholarly Feedback, University of Phoenix
Date: October 2024
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with a UoPX Panel Validator at the Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit, focusing on the role of scholarly feedback in academic and professional development.
Bridging Theory and Practice: Shared insights on research methodologies and the application of academic theory to real-world workforce development challenges.
Iterative Feedback: Emphasized the role of continuous feedback loops in improving student outcomes and program effectiveness.
Team Collaboration: Partnered with Dr. Williams to design and deliver the session, demonstrating strong collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Audience Engagement: Facilitated interactive discussions using real-world examples of feedback practices to enhance participant understanding.
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: Co-presented with the Learning & Development Administrator from OCTA on the workforce partnership between Saddleback College and OCTA, highlighting efforts to address transportation industry workforce needs.
Pathway Development: Emphasized the creation of career pathways into high-demand transportation roles by aligning educational programs with industry requirements.
Program Impact: Shared success stories from initiatives such as the Bus Operator Academy, demonstrating effective training models and employment outcomes.
Collaborative Delivery: Jointly developed and delivered the session, showcasing strong communication and cross-organizational partnership.
Future Planning: Outlined upcoming initiatives to expand collaboration, emphasizing strategic growth and long-term sustainability.
Contract Education, Saddleback College
Date: December 2023
Conference Presentation: Co-presented with the Director of Economic & Workforce Development and the Dean of the School of Business and Industry at Saddleback College at the Inaugural Fall 2023 California Regions at Work Conference, highlighting the college’s role in workforce development through contract education.
Workforce Impact: Demonstrated how contract education supports industry needs by aligning training offerings with labor market demand.
Resource Optimization: Shared strategies for leveraging ETP funding to expand training opportunities and optimize resource utilization.
Program Impact: Presented case studies of successful initiatives, demonstrating measurable outcomes and community impact.
Collaborative Development: Partnered with colleagues to design and deliver the session, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicated program value to key stakeholders, strengthening buy-in and support for future initiatives.
