Monica Casanova

Background

About Monica Casanova

I am the Fairfield Township Trustee in Tippecanoe County. I was elected in 2022. I serve as the Central West Area Director for the Indiana Township Association. I have nearly 15 years of professional experience in the public service sector as a public librarian, in the non-profit sector, and in a community mental health center. I have two Masters' degrees in Library Science and Public History. I am also pursuing a third Master's degree in Social Work at IU Indianapolis. As Case Manager/Skills Trainer I help clients develop coping skills, connect them to community resources, and advocate for themselves. I am bilingual and bicultural. I speak, read, and write in Spanish fluently. I have had leadership positions for organizations such as GLIA and the Latino Center for Wellness and Education As an experienced public servant, I engage in building personal support systems and provide coaching. To do this, I create partnerships with the clients and community. I have experience in identifying obstacles, provide problem solving, and coping skills. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: · Created partnerships with clients to assist them with managing chronic mental health issues. · Worked with clients to build personal support systems and how to advocate for themselves. · Immigrant advocate & support for immigrant clients · Responsible for library operating budget · Determined service gaps and ensured the community's needs are met · Managed four part-time technical services clerks, provided mid-year and annual performance reviews, developed short-term and long-term goals for staff SKILLS AND EXPERTISE: Applicable Skills: Problem Solving and Coping Skills Conflict Resolution Decision Making Budgeting Coordination Collaboration Scheduling Planning Leadership: Team Leadership Hiring / Training Coach / Mentor Communication Skills: Presentations Client Relations