Dene’Trice Tunstall
Memphis,TN
Summary
Mission-driven professional with a strong foundation in health studies, youth and family advocacy, and nonprofit development. Recognized for launching culturally responsive programs and providing trauma-informed care. Passionate about building equitable systems of support for underserved communities. Founder of The M-Pact Houze, a nonprofit initiative for wraparound family services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist
UTHSC – Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-being
12.2024 - Current
- - Connect families to outpatient services, educational support, and mental health care.
- - Manage client cases and advocate for access to holistic, equitable resources.
- - Collaborate with Shelby County agencies and uphold trauma-informed practices.
Case Manager
TN Department of Children's Services
07.2024 - 10.2024
- - Investigated child welfare concerns and implemented least-restrictive interventions.
- - Maintained legal documentation in TFACTS and ensured cross-agency collaboration.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to assess case progress and implement effective interventions.
- Advocated for children's rights in court proceedings, collaborating with legal teams to ensure justice outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Family Liaison
Porter Leath – UofM Orange Mound
09.2021 - 08.2023
- - Maintained caseload of 40+ Pre-K families; conducted assessments and resource referrals.
- - Organized community events and workshops promoting academic and family success.
- Developed and implemented resource guides for parents to navigate community services effectively.
- Coordinated workshops to educate families on child development and available resources.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand outreach efforts and family support initiatives.
- Advocated for children's needs within the education system, ensuring equitable access to resources and services.
Behavioral Counselor
Youth Villages – Rose Center for Girls
04.2019 - 08.2021
- - Led therapeutic programming and crisis management for at-risk youth.
- - Assisted with daily supervision, skill-building activities, and care planning.
- Completed frequent psychosocial interviews, and collaborative problem solving conversations with over 25 clients, tracking client progress in E-Volve and partnering with Clinical Pyshcologist and Counselors.
Youth Specialist
Memphis Ambassador Program
07.2015 - 07.2018
- - Mentored students in college prep, ACT readiness, leadership, and civic responsibility.
- - Supported large-scale community events and education conferences.
- Administered outreach services to underserved communities, increasing enrollment in College for graduating classes 2016-2018 in Memphis, Tennessee, MPLOY Youth Summer Experience. It's a program administered by the Memphis Office of Youth Services (MOYS) that provides summer employment and training opportunities for young people aged 14-22 within the City of Memphis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies – Health Science Concentration, Sociology
The University of Memphis
08.2019
Associate of Science - Allied Science
Southwest TN Community College
05-2018
Skills
Client & Family Services
- Case Management
- Family Engagement
- Resource Coordination
- Advocacy & Outreach
- Needs Assessment
Behavioral & Mental Health
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Programming
- Youth Behavioral Support
- Mental Health Referrals
Community Collaboration
- Interagency Collaboration
- Community Event Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Education & Youth Development
- Early Childhood Education Support
- College & Career Readiness Coaching
- Youth Mentorship
- Workshop Facilitation
Administrative & Technical
- TFACTS Documentation (Child Welfare Database)
- Client Record Management
- Program Evaluation Support
- Data Entry & Reporting
Professional Strengths
- Culturally Responsive Practice
- Strong Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy & Relationship Building
Certification
- - ACEs, PCEs & HOPE Trainer
- - Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
- - CPR Certified
- - CITI UTHSC MEMPHIS: Basic Human Subjects Protections + Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Researchers
Program Development & Initiatives
- - Creator of 'Anxiety N Chill', a mental health wellness program for minority boys 14–18 rooted in Orange Mound trauma-informed research.
- - Founder of The M-Pact Houze, a nonprofit-in-progress for wraparound family services, youth recovery, re-entry, and faith-informed outreach.
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
UTHSC – Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-being
12.2024 - Current
Case Manager
TN Department of Children's Services
07.2024 - 10.2024
Family Liaison
Porter Leath – UofM Orange Mound
09.2021 - 08.2023
Behavioral Counselor
Youth Villages – Rose Center for Girls
04.2019 - 08.2021
Youth Specialist
Memphis Ambassador Program
07.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies – Health Science Concentration, Sociology
The University of Memphis
Associate of Science - Allied Science
Southwest TN Community College
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