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1. Joan M. Hasibar
Biography
Joan Hasibar is a Mental Health Advocate with 7 years experience in the social services sector. She is
well-versed in the nuances of human interaction through her advocacy with victims and their families of
domestic violence and sexual abuse, supporting the elderly and their families, children suffering from
cancer and their families, boys victimized by abuse and patients needing medical care. With constant
empathy, she radiates warmth and compassion, exhibiting extreme patience with those she serves. She
succeeds in establishing trust almost immediately with all she encounters. She recognizes differences in
culture, gender, age and sexual orientation respecting each person as an individual. Her interests expand
towards further advocating for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, supporting and counseling
those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and serving as an advocate of geriatric care. In addition,
she is passionate in her continued education towards practice in marriage and family therapy.
Joan also has vast experience in the administrative sector contributing to her diverse and well-rounded
capacity for expansion and creativity. She has coordinated, conducted, implemented and consulted in
special projects, for example, digital archiving and special networking events; saving time, space and
money and increasing the bottom line. She is always willing to go the extra mile to assist with challenges
as they arise. She is attentive to liaison between parties, paying attention to details providing accurate and
timely results. She is focused in her agenda, present, mindful and quick to befriend.
Ms. Hasibar offers expertise in the following areas: 1) Domestic Violence; 2) Sexual Abuse; 3) Elderly
Advocacy; 4) Special Events Coordinating and Special Projects; and 5) Administration. Examples of her
career accomplishments include:
 2 years experience with Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, assisting children,
adolescents, adults and elderly and their families at various shelters and residences
 2 years experience at W.I.S.H. (Women in Safe Homes) with victims of domestic
violence through shelter and hotline advocacy
 2 years experience as a Chiropractic Assistant and Office Manager at Family
Chiropractic Clinic
 1+ year experience with L.A. Works (various institutions )
 40 hours Advocacy Training covering domestic violence and sexual abuse/child
molestation (W.I.S.H.)
 30 Units of Psychology Core Courses (Cambridge College)
A creative and innovative thinker, Ms. Hasibar has demonstrated throughout her career the ability to meet
or exceed objectives, many times with limited resources. She takes great pride in her integrity, work ethic
and professionalism. A results oriented individual who offers significant value in a stressful environment,
Ms. Hasibar’s leadership style is particularly focused on achieving and maintaining balance in all aspects
of her work and life, holistically. She strongly advocates this philosophy towards all aspects of a one’s
life, believing it to be crucial in the success of all endeavors. She is a graduate of Pasadena City College,
Pasadena, CA with an Associate of Liberal Arts and Cambridge College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA with a
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, starting a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, MFT program with Azusa
Pacific University in the Fall.
Ms. Hasibar focuses on a progressive company where her skills and experience in the mental health field
can be fully utilized to not only improve the lives of all she encounters but to also increase revenue,
improve the bottom line and thereby contribute to the continued success of the organization.
Telephone: 626.716.7951 Email: jhasibar@hotmail.com
Linkedin Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joan-hasibar/24/440/885