PathPoint
Marielle DeFazio has over 20 years of work experience. Marielle started their career as a Victim Advocate at the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, where they provided comprehensive services to crime victims, specializing in serving victims with developmental disabilities. Marielle then worked as a Research Associate at Behavioral Science Technology, providing support in data analysis and maintaining client databases. At the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office, Marielle served as a Research Associate, assisting in program evaluations and providing general support to the research department. Marielle later became a Program Manager/Senior Project Analyst, managing and evaluating federal and state-funded grant projects for at-risk youth and adults. Currently, Marielle is the Chief Operations Officer at PathPoint, overseeing various support services for individuals with disabilities or disadvantages to live and work as valued members of their community. Marielle also initiated PathPoint's partnership with Project SEARCH.
Marielle DeFazio's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology from California State University-Northridge and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Ventura College. The specific start and end years for these degrees are not provided.
PathPoint
PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults, to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, we offer services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.