A R L E N E   S T E P P U T A T

 

 

EDUCATION                                                                                                                                    

  • M.A. Health & Healing, (equivalent), 2000, University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
  • M.A. Theology, 1997, Peace Theological Seminary, Los Angeles, CAM.A. Psychology,  (equivalent), 1994, University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
  • M.A. Family and Community Education, 1981, Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY
  • B.A. English, 1976, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
  • Teaching Credentials:  Speech/Theater, English, and Reading

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                                    

  • President and Founder, Integrity International, Santa Barbara, California, 1995
  • Instructor, UC Santa Barbara Extension,  Business Studies, 2000-present “Leadership and Human Resource Management”
  • Trainer, UC Davis, Center for Human Studies, 2000
  • Executive Director, Leadership Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, CA, 1996 –  1998
  • Adjunct Professor, Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA, 1996 – present; courses taught include:  “Group Facilitation Skills,” “Decision Making”
  • Adjunct Professor,  Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1990 – 1995; courses taught include: “Volunteer Management “

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE – CLIENT SAMPLE                                                                                 

  • Youth Service California, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
  • Department of Social Services, Santa Barbara County, CA
  • Department of Alchohol, Drugs and Mental Health Services,  Santa Barbara CA
  • National Crime Prevention Council, Washington, D.C.
  • The Corporation for National Service, Washington, D.C.
  • American Red Cross, Chicago, IL
  • City of Ojai, Ojai, CA
  • Great American Group, Woodland Hills, CA
  • STW Financial, Carpenteria, CA

 

TRAINING TOPICS – MOST REQUESTED SAMPLER   ________________________________

  • Speaking from the Heart  – Poised, Professional Presentations
  • Compassionate Customer Care – Customer Service Skills
  • Rekindling the Flame – Wellness and Stress Reduction
  • Train the Trainer and Group Facilitation
  • 21st Century Leadership Skills

 

PUBLICATIONS_________________________                                                                            

  • “The Administration of Volunteer Programs,” in The Volunteer Management Handbook, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1995.
  • “Speaking from the Heart,” The Journal of Volunteer Administration, Spring 1996
  • The Caring Heart, Blue Point Books, 2004.

KEYNOTE AND CONFERENCE SPEAKER SAMPLER                                                             

  • Ventura County Professional Business Women’s Network
  • Santa Barbara Human Resources Association
  • Toastmasters International Officers Training and Division Training
  • Utah Conference on Service
  • International Association of Volunteer Administration
  • Western Conference of Classified Advertising

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES                                                                                                                                  

  • Commissioner for Human Relations, County of Santa Barbara 2003-2006
  • Toastmasters International: Distinguished Toastmaster
  • Nominated: Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year, 1999
  • Certified Trainer for the Center for Non-Profit Boards, Washington, D.C.