Melanie L Omea-Smith

Vice President of Visual Impairment and Developmental Disability Services

Role
Vice President of Visual Impairment and Developmental Disabilities Services at Wayfinder Family Services
Location
San Diego, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

Experience

  1. Vice President of Visual Impairment and Developmental Disabilities Services

    Wayfinder Family Services

    Apr 2024 — Present

    The mission of Wayfinder Family Services is to ensure that children, youth and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn. Founded in 1953 as the Foundation for the Junior Blind, our programs initially provided blind and visually impaired children with opportunities to lead fuller and more independent lives. Today, we are a statewide organization that improves the health, well-being and quality of life for children, youth, adults and families who are facing difficult life and health circumstances.

Education

  • Colorado State University

    Master of Occupational Therapy

    2014 — 2016

  • San Diego State University

    B.A., Communication/Public Relations

    1997 — 2002

  • California State University, Los Angeles

    M.A., Special Education/Orientation and Mobility

    2010 — 2011

  • New York University

    Hospitality Administration/Management

Skills

  • Community Outreach
  • Event Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Research
  • Assistive Technology
  • Nonprofits
  • Social Media
  • Program Development
  • Staff Development
  • Leadership
  • Grant Writing
  • Program Management
  • Marketing
  • Non-Profits
  • Training
  • Fundraising
  • Strategic Planning

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