| PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:� |
| PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:� Multifaceted professional, author, speaker and presenter with over thirty years experience in counseling, program development and workshop facilitation in issues relating to conflict resolution, women and children in crises, domestic violence and substance abuse. |
| H.O.P.E. - Help Open Possibilities Encourage positive change P.O. Box 18811 OAKLAND, CA 94619 U.S.A. |
Email: �[email protected] Telephone: (510) 301-0735 Website: www.hopehelps.us |
| BETTY JEAN STEVENSON |
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| BETTY JEAN STEVENSON |
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| 1998- Present���President, C.E.O. & Director, H.O.P.E. |
| Established a non-profit organization, (H.O.P.E.) Help Open Possibilities Encourage positive change, to serve to strengthen East Bay communities through family values, responsibilities and support and encouraging the research of family history. |
| 1997- Present Consultant, In the Meantime |
| Established a personal consulting business directing individuals to accessible social services.� Also promoting personal change and growth through facilitating motivational and inspirational workshops and in-service training presentations with other organizations. |
| 1997-1998�������Manager, Battered Women's Alternatives, West Contra Costa County Support Services |
| Managing work site training and supervising staff and volunteers, phone and individual counseling, support group leader, community outreach and education for West Contra Costa County. |
| 1994-1996��������West County Coordinator, Battered Women's Alternatives |
| Phone and individual counseling, support group leader, community outreach, education and referrals for Northern California's Bay Area community. |
| 1993-1994�������Counselor, Battered Women's Alternatives Emergency Shelter |
| Provided individual and group counseling to women of diverse cultures fleeing a violent environment, and individual case management. |
| 1980-1997�������Foster Parent for Los Angeles, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties |
| Provided licensed home for children with special needs, including children separated from families of origin because of drug and alcohol related problems, children with developmental disabilities, and children facing severe neglect and abuse. |
| 1990-1993�������Chairperson, Oakland Parent Childcare Center |
| Chaired the Oakland Parent Childcare Center Policy Council. Developed and administered the policies concerning all curriculum, staffing and budgeting matters. Responsible for recruiting and hiring of staff. Convened and facilitated parent policy committees. |
| 1987-1995 Executive Director, Women's Service & Youth Activity Organization - with LDS Church |
| Supervised volunteer staff providing education and service to meet the needs of women and children in Oakland.� Provided one on one peer counseling, planned and organized events ranging from community service projects to various social gatherings.� Supervised a program for monthly in-home visitations to over 50 families to assess their needs. |
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| AUTHOR |
| PRINTED PUBLICATIONS: "Coming up on the Rough Side" published by Covenant Communications Inc., American Fork, UTAH Chapter in "Women and Christ," published by Deseret Books, UTAH |
| AUDIO PUBLICATIONS: "Daughter of Darkness, Daughter of Light." "Transformation: From Drug Dealer to Relief Society President." "Heart & Soul." |
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER & PRESENTER |
| 1993 - 1998 Battered Women's Alternatives Speaker's Bureau United Way of the Bay Area speaker |
| 1992 - Present Inspirational speaker on personal change and growth at various locations throughout the western States. Workshop presenter at Brigham Young University Women's Conference Workshop and Fireside presenter at LDS Church meetings throughout the western States. |
| EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING: |
| 2002: New College of California, Oakland Campus� |
| Bachelor of Arts in Humanities-degree pending |
| 1997: Merritt College, Oakland, California |
| Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Certificate of Completion in Community Social Services Certificate of Completion in Substance Abuse Treatment |
| 1995: Domestic Violence Counselor Training Certificate, Battered Women's Alternatives |
| 1988: GED Oakland Public Schools |
| 1978-79: State of California Certified Nurses Aide |
| 1979: State of California Certified Elder Care |
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