Victor brings 4 years of experience in behavioral health, with a background in mental health services. Before joining Children’s Health Council, Victor was a crisis intervention specialist for Santa Clara County, where he focused on providing mental health support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. More recently, he worked with the UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program, a college program that supports students with intellectual disabilities.

Victor’s professional interests include increasing access to mental health services and advancing trauma-informed approaches in care delivery. He is committed to helping others build their inner resources and to delivering care rooted in equity and dignity. Victor fosters a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to grow, take risks, and learn from their mistakes.

Experience

• Conducted research on strategies to reduce violence within the homeless population in San Joaquin County, focusing on trauma-informed, community-based approaches
• Led qualitative research on burnout among crisis workers in Denver, examining organizational, interpersonal, and systemic contributors to staff well-being
• Provided individualized academic, social, and life skills support to students with intellectual disabilities through the UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program
• Specialized in crisis de-escalation and behavioral intervention, with experience supporting individuals in high-stress and emergency mental health situations
• Skilled in linking individuals to local resources, including housing, mental health care, and social support systems, with a focus on continuity of care

Education

• MS, Community Development, University of California, Davis
• BS, Community and Regional Development, University of California, Davis