Allyson Baptiste

Allyson Baptiste is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in social work and program coordination. Currently serving as a Program Coordinator for School Community Partnerships and a Prevention Specialist for the Foster & Homeless Education Program at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools since May 2021, Allyson also produces the KCSOS Youth Voice Amplified Podcast. Previous roles include Supervising Social Worker at Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. and Social Service Worker V for Kern County. Allyson's career began with positions as a Child Protective Services Social Worker I in Napa County and a Social Work Intern in Sonoma County. A Bachelor of Arts in English, Sociology, and Gender Studies from the University of the Pacific and a Master of Social Work focused on Child Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, underpin Allyson's strong foundation in social services.