Pilar Brooks

Workforce Development Director @New Mexico Children, Youth, And Families Department

NM, US

Lead strategic workforce initiatives to strengthen the social work profession across child welfare and juvenile justice, serving caseworkers, leadership, juvenile probation officers, and resource/foster parents to enhance training, leadership development, and retention- Direct a $2M+ annual budget to deliver statewide workforce development programs, aligning investments with agency priorities and achieving measurable improvements in employee engagement and retention- Oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive onboarding programs that improve employee and caregiver readiness to navigate the complexities of child welfare and juvenile justice systems- Develop leadership pathways to build management capacity, promote internal career growth, and support succession planning- Implement data-driven training strategies to enhance decision-making, service delivery, and compliance with federal and state regulations- Drive change management initiatives by integrating technology and evidence-based practices to modernize workforce development and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families- Collaborate with cross-agency partners to secure funding, share best practices, and build a sustainable workforce while addressing sector-specific challenges such as high turnover, secondary trauma, workload management, and staff well-being.

Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna

Master's degree

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Science - BS

University of Valencia

Master's degree