With over 13 years of experience in Case Management and Rehabilitation in Human Services in San Diego County, Susie Young is passionate about helping thousands of people throughout her career by connecting them to services including: physical and mental health, social services, disaster response, crisis support, habilitative services, and rehabilitation within the community. Susie has served individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds in San Diego County, providing housing assistance and basic services to veterans, including application assistance for basic resources in financial assistance, medical care, crisis intervention, and food assistance through the San Diego County Health and Human Services Family Resource Center. She has also assisted offenders as a lead counselor contracted by the Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP) and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Susie taught evidence-based treatment programs at all levels of the prison system, including: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI), Treatment Readiness, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Criminal Thinking, Anger Management, Victim Impact, Denial Management, and Parenting for the Long-Term Offender Program. This program helps lifers and long-term offenders recognize their lifestyle history, factors, and causative factors impacting their lives. Susie holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix San Diego Campus. She is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, Upsilon Phi Delta national honor society, and Women in Health Administration of Southern California. Her career includes key roles with organizations such as 2-1-1 San Diego, Vietnam Vets of San Diego, Amity Foundation Vista Ranch, Division of Rehabilitative Programs, California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Social Security Administration, and Department of Veteran Affairs. As a seasoned counselor, Susie is excited for the opportunity to provide assistance with basic needs, counseling, and rehabilitative services for the State of Texas.