Meet Hector

HECTOR'S CURRICULUM VITAE

DEGREES

Master of Social Work (MSW), Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN, 2010

B.A. Marketing Management, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN, 2006

Currently Attending the Walden University PhD of Clinical/Forensic Psychology Program

 SKILLS SUMMARY

*Board Approved Supervisor: Board of Social Work and Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (MN) *Change Step TM Developer *EMDR Approved Consultant and Trainer *DBT Certified Practitioner *Healing of Memories Trained Facilitator (HOM) *Veteran, US Army, Special Disabled Veteran Status *Current liability and malpractice insurance *Bilingual/transcultural (Spanish) individual with over 30 years of traveling internationally; born in Central America *Known for work with Veteran, Latino and offender populations *Exceptional leadership and facilitation skills *Well networked with social service agencies within the Twin Cities area *Sought after public speaker on various topics *Experienced advocate at the micro and macro levels *Consistent performer with awards as high as the Bronze Star in the military to "25 On The Rise, 2009" and "Veterans Voices Award, 2013" and others from civilian employment as well as scholarships and awards (cum laude) in academia *Kaizen and ToP Facilitator Trained *Trained Offender Workforce Development Specialist/Global Career Development Facilitator *Trained CIT Coordinator *Trained CMS Level 1 Hostage Negotiator

 BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY

Hector R. Matascastillo, MSW, LICSW, LSSW, was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and was raised in Chicago, Illinois. When he was 17, he joined the Army and served in multiple countries for various operations over a span of 18 years. After his last deployment to Iraq in 2007 as a First Sergeant of an infantry company, Hector left the military and completed the Master of Social Work degree program at Augsburg College in 2010. He is formally trained in, EMDR, DBT, and Healing of Memories protocol and principle-based interventions with an Adlerian theoretical orientation. As a multilingual/multicultural therapist, Hector has worked with the Latino, Veteran, and SPMI populations from the micro to the macro level. He works with men and women, focusing primarily on trauma and shame. Hector has a strong background in training and public speaking. He is currently a Director at Life Development Resources, P.A. as well as in his own practice consulting to law enforcement, local governments and serves on multiple community endeavors. He currently resides in St. Paul with his wife and five sons.

WORK HISTORY – CURRENT

 Director, Supervisor and Psychotherapist, LICSW, Employee, Life Development Resources, PA, 1/2013-Present

            As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), provides psychotherapy to clients. Works with all ages, individually, as couples or families and groups. Specializes in working with Veterans, Latinos, clients with SPMI diagnoses, domestic abuse/violence, trauma, and many others. Trained by EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program in EMDR, by Behavior Tech, LLC in DBT, by the Healing of Memories Institute in Healing of Memories and by Adler Graduate School in Adlerian Psychology. Also trained in positive behavior supports, child centered play therapy, and other modalities. Also provides assistance for program development and leads them to fulfillment on a wide scale of client needs and service provision. Hector also supervises programs as well as providing director level leadership to ongoing programs and the development of new programs.

 Psychotherapist, Consultant, Owner, Matascastillo Psychotherapy and Consultant Services, LLC, 1/2013-Present

            Owner and mental health professional in private practice providing contract services with other mental health agencies and independent organizations. Provides supervision to six MSW advanced licensure (LICSW) candidates. As a psychotherapist specializes in the bilingual/bicultural delivery of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Healing of Memories, with a foundation in Adlerian Psychology. Sees clients in individual, couples, family, and group settings. Serves the Latino, Veteran, serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), criminal justice offenders from early childhood through late adulthood. As a consultant offers services on complex mental health cases, behavioral intervention analysis and planning, positive behavior supports (PBS), public speaking, facilitating, and training on various topics and provides advocacy as needed. As owner, provides oversight of the day to day management of business accounting, marketing, contracting, developing, etc. Partners with one other owner to deliver services in other areas such as government relations, military sexual trauma, housing, and others. The consultation branch provides public speaking on various topics to various audiences, program development/facilitation/consultation, lobbying and advocacy, policy analysis, project management, outside case consultation, nonprofit development, etc.

 Public Speaker, Consultant, Facilitator, Trainer, Author, 11/2007 – Present

            Sought after for speaking on the following topics: the military as a culture; Veterans in the criminal justice intersection; social justice; employment related topics for Veterans and general public; mental health issues of Veterans within the criminal justice and within employment; personal experience with post-traumatic stress disorder in the past; personal faith message and testimony; reduction of bias credit talks for continuing legal education (CLE); continuing education units (CEU) on various topics; police officer training which has been peace officers standards training (POST) certified; Warrior culture; Veterans Courts; domestic abuse; anger management; reintegration challenges for returning military personnel and families; identification of potential signs of distress for individuals with anxiety disorders and depression. Has spoken at over 100 events ranging from social work and direct service staff to legislators. Typical audiences are prosecutors, judges, defense attorneys, law enforcement, mental health staff, social service organizations, and military units. Kaizen Facilitator trained and qualified to facilitate process improvement groups, LEAN 101 trained, Technology of Facilitation (ToP) facilitator trained. Publications pending printing include the Change Step TM Curriculum (Matascastillo, et al, 2014); “Kinship with the Warrior Chapter” of the Attorney’s Guide to Defending Veterans (Hunter, Else, et al, 2014); and a “Veterans” chapter in the 5^th edition of Violent No More (Paymar, et al 2014).

 VOLUNTEER HISTORY – CURRENT

Coordinator, Trauma Recovery Network, Twin Cities Metro TRN, 052020 – Present

The following was taken directly from the EMDR.HAP. Actively lead efforts to ensure that TRN clinicians are recruited and oriented to Trauma Recovery/HAP TRN policies and procedures. Serve as a liaison with the Trauma Recovery/HAP office and local emergency management. Maintain records including: Volunteer Agreement Form; Current Professional Malpractice Form; Current Professional License Verification; Current contact information for all TRN group members and send a copy to the TR/Hap office. Maintain TRN meeting notes. Support all volunteers to use the TR/HAP website to sign up as a volunteer and as a TRN Volunteer. Provide Trauma Recovery/HAP’s Clinical Director with a year-end written statement that includes a synopsis of the TRN activities for the year.

Work to ensure the all-new and existing TRN members know how to access the on-line TRN manual and can print sections that they would like to have for a hard copy. The Trauma Recovery/HAP Program and Community Development Director will add the name and contact information of the new TRN Coordinator to the national list of Trauma Recovery/HAP affiliated TRN Coordinators. Coordinate and publicize specialty trainings that are sponsored by Trauma Recovery/HAP, to support the volunteers on-going training needs. Coordinate TRN referrals in a timely manner. Where indicated, coordinate fiscal issues with Trauma Recovery/HAP.

 Executive Committee Member, Suicide Prevention Committee, 02/2020 – Present

            Serves as a committee member on a federally funded, local initiative called Suicide Awareness and Voices of Education (SAVE) in the southern counties of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. SAVE’s Suicide Prevention’s EC members will be tasked with steering the prevention program’s interventions and initiatives after receiving guidance from the programs Principal Investigators (PIs) and staff. The EC will meet for 2-3 hours quarterly each year. SAVE’s grant will allow us to coordinate, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated prevention program comprised of up to 14 linked strategies consistent and cross-walked between those proposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and those of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center.

 Mental Health Coordinator, Negotiator, South Metro SWAT/Negotiator, 10/2019 – Present

            Serves as the first mental health coordinator to the South Metro SWAT/Negotiator team. Develops training around responding to individuals presenting with multiple mental health diagnoses and conditions. Serves as the negotiator teams subject matter expert on mental health. Monitors the stress level of the team; monitors the communication between primary negotiator and subject; detects emotional indicators of subject motivation; assesses psychological problems of subjects, hostages and victims; detects shifts in the subject’s mood; detects indicators of the use of medication and other mood altering substances; detects indicators of potential subject overdose; detects indicators of potential suicide; reviews all incoming intelligence; contributes to the negotiation strategy; serves as liaison between the agency and the mental health community; facilitates the critical incident stress debriefing (CISD); participates in the post incident operational debrief.

 WORK HISTORY - PREVIOUS

Senior Consumer Reviewer and Advocate, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, SRA International, Washington D.C. 10/2008 – 01/2019

            Serves as a consumer reviewer and advocate on panels made up of PhD, MD, etc. level scientists, researchers, and practitioners from across the country focusing on proposals for varying levels of research and intervention models for post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, family and individual resilience, major depressive disorder, combat stress, etc. Consumer reviewers rate and provide feedback to scientists present on the overall impact and innovation that the proposal might have on Veteran and currently serving military personnel and their families. Provides rating on other areas such as research feasibility, budget, personnel, etc. as required by the Congress and at times, by the Department of Defense. Has served on teleconference, in person and online panels reviewing hundreds of proposals including being a consumer speaker at events in D.C.

 Director, Hopelink Ministry, Stephen's Minister, and Q180 Large Group Director, Eagle Brook Church, Woodbury Campus, 01/2015-10/2017

               Develops and leads a team of leaders and champions the wins of the ministry. Through building community, communicating, guiding, and encouragement, equips team leads to lead their volunteers and carry forward the vision of Christ‐centered serving in their ministry area.  Uses unique gifts and leadership strengths. Casts vision, creates environment for others to serve, provided team leads with relational support and relevant information, so teams are prepared to serve others in a way that exceeds expectations. Follow up with encouragement after serving. Demonstrates ways to go beyond expectations that welcome and engage volunteers and those they serve with energy and enthusiasm. Develop a Christ Centered Community. Connects with team leads, volunteers, and those they serve in ways where they feel valued and cared for. Creates a supportive community with team leads through team events and prayer support. Sends emails, texts, and/or cards to follow up on interactions with leads, volunteers, and attendees. Passionate about moving people from hurting to healthy and involved. Hopelink Ministers provide hope to the hurting by faithfully ministering alongside the care receiver as God resolves the difficulty and achieves growth. Develops effective leaders. Regularly meets and builds community with team through one‐on‐one connections, team lead meetings, and team‐building retreats. Care, encourage, gets to know, provides feedback, discusses best practices, and prays for each small group leader. Ensures community is being built among small group leaders, ministers, and care receivers. Observes and evaluates group leaders on duty a minimum of once a year. Affirms and identifies areas of strength as well as discuss needed adjustments and opportunities for improvement. Tackles conflict, tension, or difficulties with group leaders, ministers, and care receivers, and is in tune with the recurring issues that may arise among the volunteers. Affirms examples of excellence and discusses needed adjustments with leaders. Recruit, train, onboard, and support new group leaders, so they are equipped to fulfill their serving role. For current group leaders, provide ongoing training, and host 3 group leader trainings per year. Establishes the training schedule and the continuing education schedule. Plans spiritual enrichment activities for team members. With help from pastors at the campus, identifies and develops a team of supportive leaders to help carry out this ministry. Serves as team's primary leader. As the voice of authority, leadership, and encouragement, is a resource for team to seek out new ideas, brainstorm, and become more equipped to do ministry. Available to team to answer questions, troubleshoot issues, and field requests. Places requests for a minister with current ministers on team. Works with campus to schedule small group training dates and peer supervision groups. Partners with other leaders. Connects with care staff at campus to gain insight and information, as well as share perspectives and updates from observing group leaders and their teams. Evaluates and ensures program. Coaches team in establishing values, vision, system, and plan for the ministry. Provides feedback to the care staff at your campus. Interviews new volunteers to determine fit. Coordinate and delegate teaching tasks to leader for small group leader training which takes place 3 times per year.

 Wrestling Coach, East Side Wrestling Club, 10/2014-10/2017

            Responsible for developing the wrestling skills of athletes and coordinating assistant coaches and team staff. Focuses on Pre-K through 8th grade wrestlers. Adheres to the athletic oversight guidelines and rules of conduct established by the state, school, or club. Bronze Level Certified coach working on Silver Certification, USA Wrestling. Sets practice schedules and develops an appropriate course of conditioning for his athletes. Because of the individual nature of the sport, works one-on-one with wrestlers to assess abilities, develop goals and objectives for the season and determine appropriate weight divisions. This involves teaching wrestling moves and strategies and educating wrestlers about the rules of competition. Charged with instilling sound nutrition practices to ensure athletes are well-nourished without going significantly over or under assigned wrestling weight categories. Builds team cohesiveness that contributes to increased camaraderie and moral support. Teaches athletes the fundamentals of sportsmanship. This includes appropriate and inappropriate conduct on and off the mat, such as respect for rivals and officials. Charged with encouraging teammates to work with each other, follow industry safety standards and strive for pre-established goals. Conducts research into the strategies employed by rival team coaches and wrestlers. Devises and teaches individual strategies for team members to use in competition. Scouts other teams by attending, reviewing video footage of opponents and staying current on new techniques and strategies in the sport. Responsible for securing practice space and equipment, outfitting athletes with appropriate safety gear and uniforms, and transporting wrestlers to matches. Secures match officials, scorekeepers and statisticians. Oversees parent participation and involvement, especially with younger children. Assists in fundraising efforts to support the purchase or upkeep of wrestling mats, weight equipment, scales and safety headgear.

 Adjunct Professor, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, School of Social Work, Master of Social Work Program, Service Personnel and Veteran’s Mental Health, 8/2016-10/2016

            As an adjunct professor beginning in August 2016, develop the curriculum for and teaches one graduate level elective course to second year MSW students. The adjunct professor teaches, lectures, and communicates information for students preparing to enter the field of social work as advance practitioners. The professor grades assignments to Augsburg College standards and expectations and provides feedback to students on their performance as appropriate.

 Adjunct Professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, School of Social Work, Master of Social Work Program, Family Problems and Social Work, 3/2014-07/2015

            As an adjunct professor beginning in March of 2014, teaches one graduate level course to third year MSW students at a satellite office located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “This is an advanced practice course in the Child, Youth and Family Welfare focus area. It is intended for students with an interest in social work practice with children, youth and families in other contexts and systems such as the criminal justice system, child protective services, mental health, and other community-based services. As an elective in the Family Welfare concentration, this class is designed to educate and train graduate level social work students for employment as advanced practitioners.” (UW Course Syllabus, 2014) The adjunct professor teaches, lectures, and communicates information for students preparing to enter the field of social work as advance practitioners. The professor grades assignments to University standards and expectations and provides feedback to students on their performance as appropriate.

 Co-Founder, Vice President, Veterans Defense Project, 10/2012 – 10/2013

            Serves as co-founder and vice president of an organization responsible for managing the distribution of foundation grants based on the proceeds of the selling of the book, "Attorney's Guide to Defending Veterans in Criminal Court", to be released in 2013. Also served as author of the chapter "Kinship with the Warrior" in the same book. Provides oversight for the governance of the board of directors made up of over 20 contributors to the book of which most are national leaders in the Veterans justice issues, psychological and physical injuries related to combat exposure.

Supervisor, Therapist, and Consultant Change Step TM, Men’s Program, Domestic Abuse Project, 06/2011 – 04/2014

            Serves as the lead therapist for the Change Step Program which he is co-founder of a program designed specifically for Veterans who have used abusive behaviors in their relationships. The program is a first of its kind including psychoeducation, group therapy, individual therapy, case management and family support services. Serves also as a therapist for Men’s groups where the focus is processing events of domestic abuse experienced by the participants. Serves as facilitator for psycho education groups and as therapist for process groups. Conducts individual therapy for up to six months with clients on an as needed basis. Education groups can have up to as many as 50 participants in the group. Process groups can have as many as 12 participants in the group. The groups follow the curriculum of the Domestic Abuse Project using multiple theoretical frameworks. The therapist is allowed flexibility in their approach to the groups and individuals. Groups are often co facilitated with another therapist. This therapist was hired for the purpose of assisting in the development of a potential Veterans Group with direct referral from the Hennepin County Veterans Court.

Veterans Resilience Project, Senior Advisor/Consultant, 02/2012 - 03/2014

            Provides consultation to the Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing, Humanitarian Assistance Program approved Consultant and Program Manager for the Veterans Resiliency Project in Minnesota. Assists in the development of outreach, therapist education, networking, staff development, and program development. Prepares and delivers public presentations for the media and for continuing education locally to nationally. Explains EMDR to others and delivers EMDR through the program.

Vice Chair, Executive Committee, Disability Advocacy Group Representative, Governor’s State Rehabilitation Council, Office of the Governor of Minnesota, 06/2011 – 01/2014

            The Minnesota State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is a citizen advisory council, appointed by the governor, to provide guidance to the state’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program. Members report annually to the governor and the U.S. Department of Education on the status of the VR program in the form of an annual report. SRC members help to shape policy, engage in strategic planning, and provide guidance to promote increased employment for people with disabilities. They coordinate activities with other state councils, spearhead customer satisfaction surveys, participate in the preparation of comprehensive needs assessments, and co-host public forums. The council includes people with disabilities, community rehabilitation program employees, vocational rehabilitation counselors, advocates, VR customers and business leaders. The Council is governor appointed and created under state law and the Federal Rehabilitation Act. The Council assists the Vocational Rehabilitation Services program of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development make decisions about the state's Vocational Rehabilitation Services program. Vocational Rehabilitation serves thousands of persons with severe disabilities throughout the state, helping them reach their vocational goals. Duties of the SRC include: advising state government on the performance of Minnesota's Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs, particularly on the extent, scope, and effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation services; advising and assisting in preparation of the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services; reviewing and analyzing the effectiveness of, and consumer satisfaction with, vocational rehabilitation services; reporting to the Governor and the US Department of Education on the status of vocational rehabilitation programs (Annual Report); coordinating activities with other state councils with interest in the issues pertaining to disability and employment; and holding hearing and forums as necessary to carry out the duties of the Council.

Veterans Policy Initiative, Veteran Consumer, State of Minnesota Veterans Initiative, 10/2012-06/2013

            Serves as a Veteran consultant to the State of Minnesota Veterans Initiative in response to the POTUS's executive order for states to create a plan to impact the current suicide rates among Veterans. Provides consultation on policy impact on Veterans, service members and their families. Provides consultation on program impact on the same. Attended the SAMHSA Veterans and their Families Policy Academy and provided input into the Minnesota State Plan. Provides outreach as necessary to ensure that necessary figures are invited to the table to participate in discussions around the area of focus. Employs knowledge of mental health, systems, programs, culture, military life, existing networks, etc. to impact the efficacy in administration of this grant.

Social Work Specialist, Synergy, Community Support Services, Department of Human Services, Minnesota, 11/2011 – 06/2013

            The social work specialist (SWS) provides advanced assessment, clinical consultation, person-centered support recommendations, and training for clinically complex individuals and their community support networks. The SWS develops and provides individualized, multi-disciplinary training and technical assistance to community providers and other professionals to: enhance their abilities to manage difficult behavioral and system issues; assist care providers to increase the stability of clinically complex individuals' community living; and divert impatient admissions when safely possible. The SWS also may function as a regional representative to Forensic Community Support Services (CSS) to assist with the tracking, monitoring, and support of mentally ill and dangerous clients on provisional discharge from the Minnesota Security Hospital. Given the integrated nature of CSS work, the SWS functions as a generalist with expertise in clinical social work and with consultation as needed from colleagues with complementary expertise. Reports to the program manager and influences community support networks' capacity to serve clinically complex individuals. Clientele are individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) (and often co-occurring disorders such as traumatic brain injury and/or chemical dependence). Clientele are also individuals and groups providing community supports to individuals with SPMI such as: family members; county case managers and other county agents (e.g. prepetition screeners); hospital, long-term care facility, and residential staff and organizations; community medical, mental health, and chemical health care providers; judicial, corrections and law enforcement agents; other State Operated Services (SOS) staff and programs; other social workers and students of social work; CSS colleagues. Responsibilities include: completing clinical assessments as needed to articulate appropriate community supports for clinically complex individuals with SPMI and their support networks; providing support to Synergy clients and their supports using the psychiatric rehabilitation, evidence-based practice, and Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) models, based on assessment of the supports needed to promote the individual's success in the most clinically appropriate, least restrictive community setting; identify needs for, develop, and present training to Synergy customers 9external and internal) to enhance community capacity to support clinically complex individuals with SPMI; participate as a collaborative member of the Synergy team and CSS statewide; use the principles and methods of clinical guidance as a foundation for service delivery and staff development; participate actively in utilization management and quality assurance activities; participate in professional development activities to develop skills that support Synergy's mission and that the incumbent values; contribute  to efforts to improve the quality of service systems for individuals with SPMI through participation in relevant collaborations and systems improvement activities.

 Vice President, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network, 03/2011 – 03/2012

            Serves as a member of the Consumer/Survivor Network’s board of directors promoting and advocating for the needs and wants of individuals with mental health difficulties. Provides direction and support to the Executive Director through the officers of the board of directors. Provides auditing for the agency. Serves as a representative of the agency to the media and to the public. Provides input into the governance of the board and the agency. In the absence of the president, and in assistance to the president, is responsible for ensuring that the Board of Directors and its members: are aware of and fulfill their governance responsibilities; comply with applicable laws and bylaws; conducts board business effectively and efficiently; are accountable for their performance. In order to fulfill these responsibilities, and subject to the organization's bylaws, the vice president presides over meetings where the president is not available, proposes policies and practices, sits on various committees, monitors the performance of Directors and Officers, submits various reports to the board, to funders, and to other "stakeholders"; proposes the creation of committees; appoints members to such committees; and performs other duties as the need arises and/or as defined in the bylaws. The Vice president is accountable to the Board of Directors or Members as specified in the bylaws.  Ensures that an agenda is planned for board meetings to include periodic meetings with committee chairpersons and the Executive Director to draft annual and meeting agendas and reporting schedules. Presides over meetings of the Board of Directors in the absence of the president. In this capacity: chairs meetings according to accepted rules of order for the purposes of encouraging all members to participate in discussion; arriving at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner; votes as prescribed in the bylaws. Performs the above duties for the executive committee. Negotiates reporting schedules. Identifies problems and assists committee chairpersons in resolving them, and if necessary, to bring them to the attention of the Board of Directors.  Ensures that the organization maintains positive and productive relationships with media, funders, donors, and other organizations. Carries out board development activities such as ensuring that structures and procedures are in place for effective recruitment, training, and evaluation of board members. Ensures that structures and procedures are in place for securing the resources required by the organization. Proposes the establishment of committees of the Board and may assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to board committees and/or directors.

 Co-Founder, Psychotherapist, and Director of Operations, Su Familia Multicultural Counseling, L.L.C., a subsidiary of 180 Degrees, Inc., 02/2011 – 08/2011

            Responsibilities include, but not limited to, developing, planning, establishing goals and evaluating the mental health programs for Su Familia Multicultural Counseling, LLC. Provides oversight for the budget and funding for the agency and special programs. Ensures the agency is compliant in carrying out specific requirements of programs as well as ensuring the program is compliant with licensing regulations. The director may also communicate with medical staff, corporate health offices, federal and state agencies, patients, and families. The mental health program director will write reports and provide input as it relates to treatment goals and objectives. Works collectively with the Clinical Director and the Chief Executive Officer. Carries a case load of clients providing psychotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Employs culturally competent, bilingual, and bicultural service to community. These responsibilities are carried out simultaneously with the position under 180 Degrees.

 Steering Committee Community Member, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, Hennepin County, 06/2010 – 06/2011

            Serves as a member of the Hennepin County JDAI Steering Committee in the capacity of a member of the community at large and more specifically, the Latino and community services groups. Was personally invited to serve on a committee that provides oversight for the focus and outcomes of multiple subcommittees and projects all designed to reduce the incidence of incarceration of youth in Hennepin County and reduce the racial disparities in incarceration rates for youth of color. The committee also produces reports and newsletters for community feedback and identifies ways to better reach and create buy in from the various levels of community from the individual to the macro level systems. The committee is co-chaired by two Hennepin County Judges.

Program Director, Youth Mentoring Program and WRAP Program, 180 Degrees, Inc., 02/2011 – 04/2011

            Oversees the mentorship programs and Dakota County Wrap Around program services offered by 180 Degrees that focus on teaching practical skills, such as money management, job interviewing and cooking to at risk youth as well as providing case management services to Dakota County at risk youth. Participates in program development, promotion, and design of life skills services for youth served by the agency. Organizes and assesses the needs of the community and procuring vendors and resources, including educators, to meet those needs. Markets the program in an effort to increase program participation. Actively networks throughout the community, interacting with those in the school systems and local businesses. As this is a management level position, the program director recruits, trains and oversees both paid and volunteer staff as dictated by the needs of 180 Degrees. Responsible also for the department budget.

Co-Founder and Secretary, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Veterans’ Advocacy Institute, 03/2010 – 03/3011

Responsible for keeping records of board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained. Participates in advocacy on issues related to policy, law, and programs that affect Veterans and their families. Educates public on veterans’ issues to include legislators at the national and state levels down to direct service providers at every level. Conducts public speaking to raise awareness of the military as a culture and the biopsychosocial environment of Veterans and families. Ensures that the organization is operating within bylaws and charter. Votes on issues as they affect the agency.

Psychotherapist, MSW, LGSW, Independently Contracted, Garza Therapeutic, L.L.C, 02/2011 - 02/2011

            Diagnose and assess clients using the DSM-IV (TR) under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is also the Clinical Director and Owner of Garza Therapeutic, L.L.C. The therapist serves predominantly Latino and Spanish speaking clients. Employed strengths-based approaches in developing therapeutic interventions for dealing with mental health issues for individuals and families. Support diagnoses with appropriate documentation within policies and regulations concerning the treatment of individuals. Maintain high level of professionalism, ethical, and moral standards in all practices in and out of the clinical setting. Provide advocacy on behalf of clients and/or client populations as necessary and appropriate to others. Qualified EMDR practitioner by the Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).

 Psychotherapist, MSW, LGSW, La Familia Guidance Center, 08/2009 – 02/2011

            Began as a social work intern in the capacity of a psychotherapist before being hired full time in 2010. Diagnose and assess clients using the DSM-IV (TR) under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the consultation of a Psychiatrist in a Rule 29, outpatient services clinic which serves predominantly Latino and other Spanish speaking clients. Provide in school services at Humboldt High School designing interventions for at risk youth and their families. Utilize a strengths-based approach in developing therapeutic interventions for dealing with mental health issues for individuals and families. Support diagnoses with appropriate documentation within stringent policies and regulations concerning the treatment of individuals. Maintain high level of professionalism, ethical, and moral standards in all practices in and out of the clinical setting. Represent La Familia to Humboldt High School and other communities, as necessary. Provide advocacy on behalf of clients and/or client populations as necessary and appropriate to others.

Secretary, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Breakthrough Ministries, 10/2009 – 12/2010

            Served on board providing oversight for full time and part time staff, programming, fiscal accountability, development, and overall general management for a homelessness outreach ministry in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Responsible for keeping records of board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained. Participates in advocacy on issues related to homelessness. Trains impact teams for street outreach. Provides spiritual leadership and guidance as part of the Executive team to the organization and the general board of directors. Informs Executive team and organizational leadership on issues as they relate to the organization and its mission.

Board of Advisors, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), MN, Vet Connection, 03/3009 – 12/2010

            Advises staff at NAMI, MN, Vet Connection program on issues related to mental health program delivery to current Veterans and their families. Utilizes firsthand knowledge with professional knowledge of issues related to mental health in the military and Veteran community to enhance the ability of the program to reach the targeted population. Provides input into outreach and conducts outreach on behalf of NAMI, MN Vet Connection. Recommends courses of action and carries out tasks inherent within courses of action.

Rapid Response Specialist, Dislocated Worker Program, DEED, Minnesota, 04/2009 – 09/2010

            Responds to information concerning large scale layoffs by engaging company leadership to introduce services to affected employees through the Dislocated Worker Program. Position supported by the Federal WARN Act and the Minnesota Early Notification Statute, both of which provided authority to investigate employer adherence to the Federal and Local law. Assesses companies utilizing macro practice theories and techniques to make one on one, micro resources available for employees undergoing the layoff process, like grieving process. Meets with company employees providing cultural and language specific informational briefings about resources. Recruits members of effected populations to serve on employee management committees designed to represent the demographics of employees during the service provider selection phase of lay off. Initiates funding for service providers to begin services for individual participants. Conducts quality review of services after selection phase by employee management committee. Serves as consultant to both the employer and employees on benefits of programs and the rights of the employee and employer, as necessary. Utilizes empowering practices to ensure that clients are taken care of in the most meaningful ways possible. Provides briefings in Spanish and English and contracts out for other interpreters as necessary so that no employee is left out and is afforded a voice in the process. Recommended for leadership training.

Social Work Intern, MSW, South Side Family Nurturing Center, Minnesota, 09/2008 – 05/2009

490 hours plus. Provides bilingual/bicultural outreach to fathers within a community services agency operating as a nonprofit. Co facilitated a father’s group program with the intent of connecting fathers with their children in positive ways that successfully reinforced the development efforts of the pre-kindergarten child. Conducted case management for fathers and assisted other case workers in providing for holistic and dynamic care for families who have either been self-referred or referred by other agencies such as child protection services. Worked in coordination with educational efforts of the school identifying areas where fathers could impact the child’s learning and provided learning activities for fathers within the scope of father child relationships. Provided immediate feedback during activities with children in order to develop interventions for dealing with relational problems with children and spouses. Assisted the program supervisor in all accountability and documentation of observances of fathers’ interaction with children for reporting purposes. Conducted home visitation and tracked an average total of about 12 cases. Works primarily with the Latino and Native American populations of the agencies outreach community.

Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Representative (DVOP), DEED, Minnesota, 02/2008 – 04/2009

            Conducts intensive case management to veterans and other eligible persons with significant barriers to employment ranging from service-connected disability to offender backgrounds and others within the spectrum. Connects veterans to community and other veterans’ resources as applicable to meet needs of veterans. Documents efforts within a case worker model of evidence based best practices. Conducts outreach to all veterans and veterans service organizations to bring the service to the veteran. Provides briefings, materials and other services to organizations describing the efforts of DEED through veteran’s employment and training services. Establishes elaborate networks within area to build partnerships that will support the needs of veterans. Coaches, mentors, teaches, and guides veterans through processes in an effort to ease tension on client. Identifies solutions to overcoming barriers through detailed investigation of issues employing various communication modes. Worked under the overall audit of the Director of Veterans Employment and Training Services and screened for and referred appropriately all cases where there may have been a violation of USERRA.

Manager (First Sergeant), US Army, 02/1990 – 10/2008

            Served as senior enlisted member representing up to 167 enlisted service members during peace time and combat operations. As First Sergeant, was the Master Training Sergeant responsible for the carrying out of all training, counseling, and professional development activities. Served as primary counsel to Commanders from company to battalion level and advised the Command Sergeant Major on the morale, welfare, training level and overall condition of the unit. Represented the unit to all elements outside of immediate command on all issues related to the unit and its mission. Served as both recommender of punishment and reward. Provided oversight of all operations, administrative and logistical functions. Additional duties included serving as Primary Unit Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve Representative identifying and referring military personnel to the Director’s Office, of the Veterans Employment and Training Services, where unit members may have Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) claims; Primary Unit Historian, documenting the history of the unit in pre combat, combat and post combat operations for heraldic purposes and for support of unit and individual awards; and Camp Bucca Detainee Court Panels where this First Sergeant was charged with, along with three other members who were both a company grade officer and a field grade officer, the duties of reviewing individual charges against detainees that led to their detainment and discerning whether or not to release without supervision, release with conditions, or continue to detain. Deployed multiple times in support of US interests including multiple combat deployments both in conventional and special operations forces.

 Veterans Benefits Advisor, Contractor, US Army National Guard, Minnesota, 10/2005 – 01/2006

Served as the Minnesota National Guard’s liaison between all veteran’s benefits resources both within the Federal and State military services and the civilian sector. Responsible for the networking and maintenance of relationships between the National Guard of Minnesota and civilian veterans’ service industry benefits providers. Engaged in public speaking events as well as other private speaking events in an effort to raise awareness of service-related issues and resource provider services. Provided feedback to senior National Guard personnel on the status of key projects and events. Analyzed current systems emplaced to assist service personnel and provided documentation on their effectiveness. Served as a “one stop shop” for service personnel and their benefits for over 14,000 Minnesota National Guard service personnel. Worked closely with other Veterans Service Industry agencies on issues of employment, benefits, claims, rights, law, etc. Screened for potential referrals to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve as well as, where applicable, USERRA violations where a referral to the Director of Veterans Employment and Training Services, DOL was appropriate.

 EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology with Forensic Emphasis, Walden University, Current

Hostage Negotiator, Level 1, Crisis Management Systems, 2020

Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator Certification, CIT International, 2018

Bronze Level Wrestling Coach Certification, USA Wrestling, 2015

Stephen's Minister Training, Lino Lakes, MN 2015

DBT Foundation Training, Behavior Tech, LLC, Minneapolis, MN, 2012

Healing of Memories Facilitator, Institute for Healing of Memories, St. Paul, MN, 2012

Adlerian Psychology Post Graduate Courses, Adler Graduate School, Minneapolis, MN 2012

Master of Social Work (MSW), Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN, 2010

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained Therapist, EMDR HAP, 2011

Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitator Training, 2010, Institute of Cultural Affairs, MN

Kaizen Facilitator Training, 2010, State of Minnesota

LEAN 101 Training, 2010, State of Minnesota

Global Career Development Facilitator/Offender Workforce Development Specialist, Normandale College 2009

Veterans Benefits Online, Labor and Employment Specialist, Case Management 2009, University of CO

Offender Job Retention and Offender Employment Specialist, 2008, MN DOC

Some Graduate level work in Organizational Management, 2006, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN

B.A. Marketing Management, 2006, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN

Advanced Leadership, Staffing, Training, and Counseling courses, 1990-2008, US Army

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work, 2012

Licensed School Social Worker, Minnesota Department of Education, 2011

Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work, 2010

 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Psychological Association, 2019 to Present; EMDRIA, 2015-Present; Adviser, EMDR HAP, Veterans Resiliency Project, 2012-2015; Board of Directors, Veterans Defense Project, 2012-Present; Board of Directors, Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network, 2011-2012; United States Army Ranger Association, Life Member, State Chairman; Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Breakthrough Ministries, St. Paul; Co-Founder and Board of Directors, Veterans Advocacy Institute, St. Paul;  Minnesota Social Services Association 2009 – Present; Augsburg College Masters of Social Work Forum - 2009, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 2008 to Present, National Veterans Training Institute & Minnesota Community Corrections Association – 2008 to 2009; National Infantry Association – Life Member; American Legion & Veterans of Foreign Wars – 1997 to Present

 HIGHEST HONORS AND AWARDS

IronMan Finisher, Panama City Beach – 2019; IronMan Finisher, Lake Placid – 2019; IronMan Finisher, Florida – 2018; Veteran’s Voices Award, The Minnesota Humanities Center – 2013; The Returning Veterans Resiliency in Response to Trauma Award, Institute on Violence and Trauma – 2013; Advocate of the Year - Ramsey County Crisis Intervention Team – 2011’ Nomination to and Acceptance into the Emerging Leaders Institute, ELI - 2010 (Did not attend); 25 On the Rise Award – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, MN, 2009 - Top 25 Latino Leaders; Bronze Star – 2007 for leadership as a First Sergeant of a Rifle Company deployed to Iraq; Meritorious Service Medal – 2000 for leadership and achievement during peace time military service.

PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND CITATIONS

Hector Matascastillo has presented at over 300 venues for continuing education, police training, continuing legal education, and general education for the community in person, online, prerecorded for TV and numerous others using DVD material of his presentations. This section has not been updated since January 2012.

 Brunswick, M. (2010). New vets court aims to help scarred soldiers. Star Tribune. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/87047647.html 

Caine, A. (2009). Fallen from grace: Why treatment should be considered for convicted combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Curators for the University of Missouri. MS. https://litigation-essentials.lexisnexis.com/webcd/app?action=DocumentDisplay&crawlid=1&doctype=cite&docid=78+UMKC+L.+Rev.+215&srctype=smi&srcid=3B15&key=c51ef1fdc1584655712e269d3a941817

 Forester, J. (2011). The War on Addiction Has Been Brought Home. The Fix. Sott.net. http://www.sott.net/articles/show/237889-The-War-on-Addiction-Has-Been-Brought-Home

 Forliti, A. (2010). Special court to help traumatized Minnesota vets. Associated Press. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/32852/

Geisinger, D. (2008) Vets’ advocates want to pass PTSD law on federal level. Southside Pride. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.southsidepride.com/2008/07/articles/Vets_advocates.html

Heilman, D. (2008). War vets with PTSD present challenges for the criminal justice system. The Minnesota Lawyer. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.policeone.com/patrol-issues/articles/1751830-War-vets-with-PTSD-present-challenges-for-the-criminal-justice-system/

Hogendorf, S. (2012). Veterans Court: 'I Was Afforded Mercy and was Given Grace by People I Never Expected it From. Oakdale Patch. Oakdale, MN. http://oakdale.patch.com/articles/veteran-s-court-i-was-afforded-mercy-and-was-given-grace-by-people-i-never-expected-it-from#photo-9007067

Hudson, B. (2012). Program Seeks To Keep Vets Mentally Healthy And Free. CBS Minnesota. WCCO. Minneapolis, MN. http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/01/30/program-seeks-to-keep-vets-mentally-healthy-and-free/

Knoll, M. (2011). Veteran Who Sparked Lakeville Police Standoff Now Training Officers. Minneapolis, MN. http://burnsville-lakeville-farmington.kstp.com/news/news/veteran-who-sparked-lakeville-police-standoff-now-training-officers/74886

 Matascastillo, H. (2011). Echoes of War presentation at Grand Rapids College. NAMI, MN. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHqZxz0iuwM and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkEogCyij00

 Matascastillo, H. R. (2009). Coming Face to Face with Snake Eyes, Minnesota Economic Trends Quarterly Magazine, St. Paul, MN. http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/Data_Publications/Economic_Trends_Magazine/June_2009_Edition/Coming_Face_to_Face_With_'Snake_Eyes'.aspx

Matascastillo, H.R. (2011). Understanding the Giants of Reintegration for Minnesota’s Veterans. Minnesota Justice Monthly, September 2011. The Council on Crime and Justice. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.crimeandjustice.org/newsletterView.cfm?nID=24&KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=600&width=800

 Matascastillo, H. R. (2011). [Kinship With Warriors Chapter of] Attorney's Guide to Defending Veterans in Criminal Court, St. Paul, MN.

Miller, H. (2011). Bloomington PD roll call. Bloomington, MN. Time marker 13:00 minutes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRifNCyqcSk

Minnesota Department of Human Rights (2011). Minnesota's Veterans: The Road Back Home. Articles and Cases. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.humanrights.state.mn.us/education/articles/rs10_hmatascastillo.html

Minnesota State Bar Association (2009). Echoes of War CLE. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.mnbar.org/sections/criminal-law/10-29-09.html

Mentoring Conference, 2011. http://www.mentoring2011.com/portfolio/hector-and-trista-matascastillo/

Pinto, N. (2010). Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in trouble with the law. City Pages. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.citypages.com/2010-09-01/news/iraq-and-afghanistan-veterans-in-trouble-with-the-law/

ProjusticeMN.org (2011). Echoes of War CLE. Projusticemn.org. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.projusticemn.org/calendar/event.399175-Echoes_of_War_CLE_on_Representing_Veterans

Rosario, R. (2008). Surviving the unseen wound: Post-traumatic stress disorder left a Twin Cities veteran with a criminal conviction. But now he hopes his experience and a new state law can help others like him. Twin Cities Pioneer Press. St. Paul, MN.

Rosario, R. (2010). Veteran overcame his demons and now strives to help others. Twin Cities Pioneer Press. St. Paul, MN. http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=2622

University of Minnesota. (2011). After deployment: Adaptive parenting skills. University of Minnesota, Family Social Science Department. St. Paul, MN. http://www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/projects/adapt/default.asp

VA, Make the Connection. (2012). Anxiety Disorders. St. Paul, MN. http://maketheconnection.net/conditions/anxiety-disorder

VA, Make the Connection. (2012). Military Sexual Trauma: Reference Trista Matascastillo. St. Paul, MN. http://maketheconnection.net/

Winkler, N. (2011). Bill Proposes Forgiving Veterans' Crimes To Cut Unemployment. KSTP, MN. http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2079152.shtml?cat=0