Torhon Barnes
Guiding Strategy and Building Strong Partnerships with Community, Government and Business to Drive Healthcare and Wellness Transformation
- Role
- Freedom Writer Teacher at Freedom Writers Foundation
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Torhon Barnes
Forward-thinking and results-oriented social work professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in Managed Health Care, County and non-profit administration. Proven success spearheading initiatives that promote community wellness and address vulnerabilities in underserved communities. Proficient in executive operations, strategic development, government affairs, communications and oversight of direct service delivery. Demonstrated capabilities in statewide advocacy, corporate facilitation, training, and fostering strong community and external partner engagements. Acknowledged for adept team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and effective program management. Possess a remarkable capacity to excel in a dynamic, team-oriented work setting, skillfully navigating through diverse priorities to consistently attain predefined goals and objectives.
Experience
Freedom Writer Teacher
Dec 2007 — Present
The Freedom Writers Foundation’s mission is to assist all students in reaching their full potential while implementing the Freedom Writer’s methods in classrooms across the United States.• One of many authors in book published August 18, 2009 entitled, Teaching Hope: Stories from the Freedom Writer Teachers and Erin Gruwell
Education
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science, Child Development with a Minor in Sociology
2005 — 2008
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work, Social Work
2008 — 2010
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