The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix
Jocelyne D. is an experienced community health educator and facilitator currently serving as the Lead Community Health Educator at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix since April 2022, focusing on overcoming cultural barriers in diabetes care and mentoring entry-level educators. Additionally, as an Arts + Healing Facilitator at Aliento, Jocelyne D. hosts workshops for individuals affected by deportation and family separation. Previous roles include being a Central Stakeholder for the DISCOVERY of Risk Factors for T2 Diabetes in Youth and serving as a Health and Wellness Instructor at the Valley of the Sun YMCA, where Jocelyne D. contributed to diabetes prevention programs. Earlier experience includes community initiatives at the YMCA and serving as a Microsoft Technical Ambassador at Education at Work. Jocelyne D. holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Educational Studies and Integrative Health from Arizona State University.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and providing others with the opportunity to serve. The Phoenix Diocesan Council has been assisting central and northern Arizona families since 1946. Programs include services for the homeless, medical and dental care for the working poor, charity dining rooms, thrift stores, a transitional housing shelter and general assistance for individuals in need.