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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi
Leadership is not a position but action; it's not who you are, it's what you can do to others, that matter.
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US Fulbright Programs West Coast Alumni Ambassador -Excellence in scholarship research makes your practice supreme; learning at its best is critical in giving back to the world.
Leadership is about giving back to our communities and society: 1. USC Keck School of Medicine Lead Preceptor and 2. CSUN - Professor of Graduate School Sciences - Biological, Bioengineering and Physiology
Serving and collaborating with the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, US Department of Agriculture, and California Department of Public Health
Union Christian College FORUM SHARE- Scaffolding A Holistic Approach Professional Development Training, May 28, 2025
Vancouver, Canada BC Conference Presenter and Guest of Honor/Speaker, 2018
105th Guest of Honor and Commencement Speaker, May 29, 2025
Vancouver, Canada BC Professional Development Workshops and Conference, 2018
Hout Bay HIgh School, South Africa - Toyota Motors of North America, Inc. & Institute of International Exchange (IIE) Illness and Disease Prevention Research and International Programs Collaborative Projects
United Airlines Cockpit Staff Welcomes US Fulbright Scholars to Japan (Flight to Japan)- US Fulbright Programs
LAUSD Categorical Programs Professional Development Workshops for LAUSD Educators, Administrators and Staff
California State University, Northridge US Fulbright Program Applicant Interviews - Serving as West Coast Alumni Ambassador
Director, Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention (NEOP) Programs in collaboration with LA Department of Public Health, USDA and California Department of Public Health and LAUSD
With my former boss, Dr. Debra Duardo, former Director of LAUSD's Health Services and now Superintendent of Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)
Hout Bay HS Principal and Toyota of South Africa Administrators - IIE and Toyota Motors of NA Research Scholarship - Illness and Disease Prevention Programs
Hout Bay HS Biological Sciences Instructor and Learners - Toyota Motors of NA and IIE Reserach Programs
US Fulbright Programs in the Philippines - Workshops and Training Programs, 2025
Forum Share Training Programs and Workshops (May 28, 2025) at Union Christian College, founded by the Church of the Brethren (American Missionaries, 1900)
Graduation Photo with Professors, Staff and students of Union Christian College in the Philippines, May 29, 2025
A light moment with Professors, Staff and students of Union Christian College in the Philippines, May 29, 2025
Union Christian College in the Philippines honored me with an overwhelming ads and announcements of my arrival in the Philippines (May 27, 2025)
Thank you to Dr. Ferdinand Anno, President of Union Christian College in the Philippines for the humbling invitation to this wonderful institution (May 26, 2025)
I saw this ad as I entered the Union Christian College Campus in the Philippines on my way to the office of the President Dr. Ferdinand Anno
It was so humbling to see this tarpaulin as I entered the Bethany Hospital next to the entrance to Union Christian College in the Philippines
Video: What is the impact of PISA Global Competence Assessment on education? (Andreas Schielcher)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xmr87nsl74&feature=emb_rel_end
Video: Why Global Education?
Note: As a Global Education Advocate for many years, I joined a California Lutheran University International Studies Program to study at the National College of School Leadership in Nottingham, England. I visited 20 schools who integrated global education in their curricula.
Video: An American Teacher's Perspectives on Global Education
Global education develops students’ skills to engage with their global peers and highlights actions students can take as citizens of the world.
$1,000,000 Grants from the United States Department of Agriculture, LA Department of Public Health and SNAP Programs-Nutrition Obesity Prevention Programs - Cancer Prevention if the Key!
LA Department of Public Health and SNAP Programs-Nutrition Obesity Prevention Programs - Cancer Prevention if the Key!
LA Department of Public Health and SNAP Programs-Nutrition Obesity Prevention Programs - Cancer Prevention if the Key!
LA Department of Public Health and SNAP Programs-Nutrition Obesity Prevention Programs Community Graduation
Blue Roof Team Photo, in front of the South Korea Presidential Palace - Thank you South Korea!
Tikkun Work in Durban South Africa - Thank you South Africa!
Toyota Motors of NA, Institute of International Exchanges and US Department of State Team to South Africa
USC Keck School of Medicine and Global Health -$10,000,000 CDC and NIH HIV-AIDS Prevention Programs for Los Angeles and Compton Implementation Grant
California Department of Education NGSS-CST Item Development Teams- Test Design and Validation 20019-2022
Pacific Northwest Liaison-
Dr. Conrad Ulpindo - NLSC Department of Defense
US Fulbright Scholars (24 states represented) to FINLAND
2023-2024
US Fulbright Scholars in Japan
Assignment: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Japan 2004-2005
Implementing the $1,000,000 LA Department of Public Health and USDA Grant for Los Angeles Unified School District
NEOP Director Dr. Conrad Ulpindo Leading Professional Development
PD Lead - NEOP LAUSD
PD Lead - East Valley High School
Analyzing trends and patterns that matter to lead teachers and communities is the key!
PD Lead - Panorama City ES
There's no greater leadership than supporting all our communities to thrive!
$5,000 Grant to Vista Middle and Magnet School - in collaboration with the NEOP LAUSD Program Grants
Van Nuys Middle School NEOP Grant
LAUSD NEOP PD Workshops
LAUSD NEOP Program in collaboration with Dr. Seuss
NEOP Implementation at 95Th Street ES - LAUSD with Parent and Staff
95th Street -LAUSD NEOP Program Grant Implementation
NEOP Office Staff
Mulholland MS- NEOP-LAUSD Grants
O'Melveny ES - LAUSD Parent and Community Representatives and Staff
LAUSD Schools Professional Develpoment Meetings
Department of Public Health and Los Angeles Department of Public Health Meetings
LAUSD Parents and School Community Members
LAUSD NEOP Team and Staff - "There is never a task that my team has not completed and accomplished with more than 200% effort and sincerity" quote from the Chief Academic Officer of the LAUSD.
Lou Ann Scott, Chief Administrative Assistant - Thank you for all the work!
LAUSD Teachers and Staff Professional Development Training Programs
$35,000 Grant to 135th ES-LAUSD as part of the USDA and LA Department of Public Health NEOP Programs
Thank you Maggie for the fun day!
Pinyata Time at the NEOP Office
Thank you to my staff for celebrating my birthday!
It's time for smashing the pinyata!
Congratulations to ELC! Our work provided a Learning Garden to the Elizabeth Learning Center for their school community. Congratulations!
Awarding of $35,000 Grant to Elizabeth Learning Center Grant in collaboration with The Community Kitchen and LAUSD NEOP Program
$35,000 Grant to Elizabeth Learning Center Grant in collaboration with The Community Kitchen and LAUSD NEOP Program
Gabby Warner, Director fo the LA Department of Public Health - Gabby has been an excellent public health leader and collaborator in implementing all our grant programs for Los Angeles.
$35,000 Grant at Richland ES - LAUSD NEOP Programs
Captain Planet Grant Implementation Teams
O'Melveney ES Parents - LAUSD NEOP Grant Programs
95th Street EL NEOP LAUSD Program Implementation
USC Keck School of Medicine Lead Preceptor Program
LAUSD NEOP Presentations- O'Melveney ES
O'Melveny ES Career Training Presentations
LAUSD Office Management Administrators Meet
Elizabeth Learning Center Parent Training and Cancer-Prevention Workshops
Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention Programs Workshops
Parent Center Graduation
Physical Activity Programs funded by the LAUSD NEOP and LA Department of Public Health
LAUSD NEOP Staff
LAUSD NEOP Staff Meeting
LAUSD Teacher PD Program- NEOP Funded Grants
Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention-LAUSD Health Education Programs Parent Trainings
Ms. Jakiesha Gibson, LAUSD Teacher Leader
Parent Center and Community Representatives
Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention-LAUSD Health Education Programs Teacher Development
Michelle Obama ES-LAUSD NEOP Community Presentations
Michelle Obama ES-LAUSD NEOP Community Graduation and Culmination Programs
Cancer Prevention Programs
Obesity Prevention Programs
Van Nuys HS - LAUSD NEOP Programs
NEOP Presentations
NEOP Graduations and Culmination at Van Nuys High School, LAUSD
NEOP LAUSD Parent and Community Presentations
$10,000,000 Keeping It Real Grant - USC Keck School of Medicine and Global Health in collaboration with Compton and LAUSD Schools
USC Keck School of Medicine and Global Health Lead Preceptor, Dr. Conrad Ulpindo
USC Keck School of Medicine and Global Health Preceptorship Programs
$10,000,000 Keeping It Real Grant - USC Keck School of Medicine and Global Health in collaboration with Compton and LAUSD Schools - Student Artifacts
Working with my NEOP Team is critical in articulating the services to our global communities in California and beyond - UC Irvine
Collaboration with an LAUSD School Board Member is one of the hallmarks of our grant implementation in Los Angeles.
Presenting to the Los Angeles Unified School District School Board - 2nd largest school district in the US
Presenting to the Rotary of Simi Sunrise in Simi Valley, California
Our NEOP Team collaborated with the Los Angeles LAKERS to host the 5K marathon at the Dodger's Stadium.
Collaboration with LAUSD, the 2nd largest school district.
LAUSD SPED Administrator having a light moment after the 5K race.
LAUSD Cheerleaders, thank oyu for your support!
Leadership Work in South Africa
Welcome Song to US Research Scholars to South Africa in Gauteng
On my way to Phlabowra, ZA!
Toyota of NA Fund ZA Research Scholarship
A visit to the Home of Nelson Mandela in South Africa - This was a humbling opportunity to learn about the life of a hero.
A light moment with African Children in Johannesburg, South Africa - Thank you for always being kind and accomodating during our research.
A Visit to the Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Center of the Apartheid Revolution
South Central LA Africa Presentation - Thank you for having me and I appreciate you very much!
Global Education- Council of European Leaders Actions
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