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Advisory Board
FB Advisory Board Information for
Annie Barnes
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Annie Barnes |
| Additional Details | Annie Panlibuton-Barnes received her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. Trained as a Marriage Family Therapist she has utilized those skills in the development of programs addressing the special needs of Native American families integrating the belief and value systems with western medical models. Her work has led to a nationally recognized outreach diabetes education/ prevention program “Reach-Out.” Taking the strengths of the extended family systems outreach model/ Promotores for education and fun physical activities such as dancing, hip hop, walking, family volleyball, walking, etc. over 1,000 participants of all ethnic and socioeconomic classes decreased early onset and complications within the three year period of the federal funding. Currently Executive Director of Sunrise Special Services Foundation, Inc. a non-profit health and social services agency providing resources to improve the quality of life for those with special needs including the elderly and minority populations.
Ms. Barnes has worked on several special initiatives since 1994 including, but not limited to the development and coordination of a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement conferences. As a result of these projects specializing on the unique jurisdictional issues of P.L. 280 states she has formed strong relationships with California Tribes, and other national agencies serving tribal governments. Ms. Barnes is a leader in the establishment of a number of successful initiatives, worked as a consultant to federal, regional, and nonprofit agencies to evaluate services and needs of victims of crime. The programs she has developed for California Tribes follow a strategic plan that addresses due diligence efficiently and effectively to enhance safety and enforcement. As member of the Tribe across the ocean, the Philippines, she has demonstrated an approach to working with tribal and all communities with dedication, respect and compassion.
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