Gerard Manuel

About Gerard Manuel

Strategic Manager with 20+ years in municipal services and leadership. Extensive…

Experience

1. Director of Wellness Services

   AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)

   Nov 2018 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Responsible for leading agency-wide integration efforts, wellness strategies and initiatives to drive positive change among AACI clients, patients, and served communities. Design, implement, and evaluate integrated wellness and community services that promote healthy independence, healthy lifestyles, and safety and security.Direct all aspects of program operations and service delivery to a diverse community of all abilities and ages. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget preparation and oversight, administrative reports, contracts management, community outreach, partnership development, advocacy and staff development. Manage operating budget of $3.2M, oversight of over 30 grants (local, state and federal) and a full time staff team of 20.Provide leadership to the following community programs:Youth Program: Coordination of Friday Night Live in 15 schools throughout Santa Clara County, after school programs, and special events that provide positive, healthy alternative activities that focus on youth leadership, development, safety & substance use prevention education.Older Adult Services: Culturally sensitive programs and safety net services that promotes healthy, active aging, wellness, independence and social engagement.HOPE Program (HIV Outreach, Prevention, and Education) aims to reduce the incidence of HIV infections by engaging the community in Santa Clara County through outreach activities, community events, educational workshops, and by providing free HIV Rapid Testing, Counseling and Referrals.Domestic Violence Program - Support, counselling, advocacy and safety net services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Services include operation of 24 hour shelter (Asian Women’s Home) and Family Justice Center.Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program: Court mandated program that provides multilingual education to convicted first and multiple DUI offenders on issues regarding alcohol and other substance abuse.

Education

• San José State University

  Bachelor's of Science

  1987 — 1992

• Andrew Hill High School

  HS Diploma

  1984 — 1987

Skills

• Customer Service
• Volunteer Management
• Government
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Program Management
• Disability Awareness Training
• Program Development
• Community Engagement
• Community Service
• Event Planning
• Senior Services
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Community Outreach
• Community Development