Colette Samimi

Colette Samimi, M.A., is an experienced education professional currently serving as a Development Associate with FACE Family Aid at the Diocese of Oakland since July 2019. Colette has been a Teacher for Special Programs with the East Bay Collaborative for Underserved Children at UC Berkeley since July 2014, focusing on staff development, training, and coaching. Previous roles include Site Coordinator at St. Anthony Catholic School, Program Manager at MOUSE_California, Director of Extended Learning Programs at Oakland Military Institute, and Staff Development Coordinator at Bay Area Community Resources. Colette holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning with Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Administration from Ashford University.