Nov 28, 2018
Flor M. De Hoyos, Six Pagán-Peña & Erika De Jesus
Capital Region Education Council - Transition to Employment Program

Speaker bio's:

Flor M. De Hoyos, Program Manager at Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) for the Transition to Employment Services (TES) adult education program. She has over 18 years’ experience providing training, education and educational counseling to adults and out of school youth. She has been with CREC for over 16 years, starting as a job developer, moving to program coordinator and later advanced to management. In addition to managing programs, Flor serves as the social worker of the TES program and disability coordinator for Community Education Division. Flor earned her bachelor degree in human services from Springfield College and master degrees in clinical social work from Fordham University while working full time employment and completing her field placement. In addition to her employment with CREC, Flor taught at Capital Community College for the sociology department. Flor is now serving as a board member for the Coltsville National Historical Park. 
 
 
Sixmaritt Pagán-Peña joined Capitol Region Education Council in 2006. In her current role, Six acts as a liaison between CREC and several colleges, community agencies, and individuals to provide students with appropriate academic, personal, and psychological resources they need to succeed.
 
She brings 15 years of experience in non-profit community engagement, and her work has centered on mentorship of underrepresented students, advocacy and education, personal welfare/crisis counseling intervention, and academic advising.  She is a UCONN People-Empowering-People (PEP) and Raising Readers facilitator. She is focused on holistic student wellness and nurturing an environment that embraces and celebrates diversity. She is currently working towards her Master of Science degree in Counseling in Higher Education.
 
 
 Erika De Jesus has worked with Capital Region Education Council over the last 6 years serving in various areas in workforce development. She began her experience in job placement as an associate instructor providing vocational rehab to adults with physical disabilities and mental health issues. More recently her role has evolved into job placement counselor working for the Transition to Employment Services Adult Education Program. Prior to joining CREC Erika’s diverse background in human services includes providing in home services to families in crises while working for The Village For Families and Children. She is also a certified Yoga Instructor with a certificate in Mindful Yoga Therapy. Erika obtained her bachelor’s of Science in Human Services from Springfield College.