Single Parents: Keeping Our Children and Careers Healthy
23/09/2015 12:00pm | 11486 viewsMany of us raised in Hispanic families have been brought up with the saying, “If we have our health, we can do anything.” True enough – if we have our health, we are able to work, study, and take care of our loved ones. But even when we are healthy, what if we have to take care of children with their own health issues, hold down a job, and do it all as a single parent?
Career Health & Fitness at Every Stage
29/11/2013 10:43am | 23142 viewsIn your early career, you are focused on developing technical and other knowledge, acquiring good work habits, learning about the workplace, building relationships, managing your time, completing projects and developing a reputation for performing your job well. In short, you’re beginning to build your career muscle. You learn what you excel in and what you enjoy doing.
About the Author
Silvia Van Dusen holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from LaVerne University and Master’s in Psychology with emphasis in Industrial Psychology from Walden University. She has over 20 years in senior level roles in Human Resources. She recently established her own consulting practice and also works as a consultant for TracksGlobal. During the last 25 years, Silvia has had responsibility over Human Resources, Payroll, Legal, Risk, Health, Safety, and Environmental. She is known as a leader who can lead individuals and teams to extraordinary results.
Silvia is focusing her HR Consulting career in helping organization to set strategic HR direction, manage talent, merger & acquisition planning /execution, and executive coaching.
Silvia has a passion for healthy living and philanthropy. In addition to her business accomplishments, Silvia has raised a family with four children and has been a contributor to the community. She most recently accepted the role of President for Palos Verdes Women’s Club. Her charity work has included being a business mentor for emancipated foster children, Board Member at Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach, and various athletic community organizations.