Sierra Vista Women In Leadership By Bonnie Childers, MPA
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ierra Vista Child & Family Services would like to recognize Tiffany Rivera and Karina Franco, two shining stars within our agency that embody women empowerment in mental health services. Sierra Vista has grown into one of the largest nonprofit agencies in the region, serving more than 17,000 children and families each year and providing services since 1972. We provide a continuum of services to support and strengthen our community. Sierra Vista would like to highlight two strong women with a servant’s heart, Tiffany and Karina, and acknowledge their commitment to caring. Tiffany Rivera, MA, Director of Outpatient Services, has been serving with Sierra Vista for 31 years to help restore the lives of others. Tiffany began her journey in 1990 as a childcare worker on the group homes’ graveyard shift to attend college during the day. From 1990 to 2000, Tiffany worked on the front line of our Residential Treatment Group Homes, where she counseled countless numbers of children struggling in foster care or in-home placements. Today as Director of Outpatient Services, she leads the way by providing the clinical direction of our outpatient programs. She oversees ADHD clinic, Children’s Outpatient Program, Early Intervention Program, Home Based Services Program, Public School-Based Services Program, Turlock Outpatient clinic, LIFE Path, and First Step. Tiffany believes only a life lived in the service of others is worth living.
Judy Kindle, our recently retired CEO, shared with us, “Having worked with Sierra Vista Child & Family Services for over 35 years, I have enjoyed watching Tiffany and Karina grow in their professions. I have experienced their commitment and dedication to helping those in our community who are the most vulnerable. They have improved the lives of so many children and families. Through their leadership, they have encouraged and empowered other Sierra Vista employees to be their best.” We applaud the public service of Tiffany and Karina; thank you for being champions in our community.
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Karina Franco, MS, Director of Family Resource Center Division, has been serving with Sierra Vista for 16 years. Born and raised in Central Valley, Karina is a child of two immigrant farmworkers.
Growing up, she witnessed first-hand the struggles her parents and neighborhoods experienced without formal education and language barriers. Since 2005, through her dedication and grit to Sierra Vista, Karina helped grow the Family Resource Center from one site to five Family Resource Centers and a satellite site. Karina is proud to serve the people of the community; her services shape her passion and purpose to help those in need. Her commitment and love for the children and families and her life experiences as the child of two immigrant farmworkers allow her to serve with purpose.
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