Hi! My name is Gennesis, and I am a part of the Self-Determined Futures Team here in Gardena. Being a part of this team gives me the opportunity to do what I am passionate about, which is helping others. I have always believed that anyone can do anything they set their mind to, some just need a little more assistance than others to get to that final goal. That’s where I like to come in. I like to be that extra hand to get someone from their point A to point B. That could look different in every case and that is also what I love about the job. The diversity of our clients. Some may just need some encouragement or advice and they are set to do any and everything on their own. Others need step by step guidance. In both cases, I feel honoured to be a part of the journey. It makes me feel good knowing I am making a difference in peoples lives and helping them accomplish what they want/need.

I started off my career working with children in the school system. That was fun and I got to see their growth throughout the year. But then I moved back to California from Texas and California did not offer the same kind of opportunity. So I moved on to in-home support with people with developmental disabilities. I started with children and then moved on to adults. I loved working with both populations, but I do feel like I am able to help more when it comes to adults. With adults, it moves on from working with behaviors and goes on to assisting them in making sure they have what they need to live a fulfilling life. I like being able to help them get the resources that are needed for them. The process may be long but it is always worth it to know at the end of the day they have what they need and are one step closer to their own independence.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading and listening to music. It is my way to decompress from my day and have some me time.