Pamela Scott

MA

Pamela has always enjoyed working with others and she knew early on she wanted to make a difference. Pamela earned a bachelor’s degree in Child Development with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Her first job after college allowed her to exercise her natural talents by running a Pre-school and Kindergarten program for low-income families in East Los Angeles. In addition to teaching kindergarten and supervising staff she developed a passion for working with parents and the community.

 
After relocating to San Diego Pamela joined the County of San Diego as a Social Worker I. She spent a year working in Employment and Training; her first experience with coaching and development. Pamela helped her customers develop employment strategies, overcome barriers to employment, with a goal of self-sufficiency.

 
Recognizing a strategic opportunity to apply her skills in a new capacity Pamela transferred to Child Welfare Services. Her 28-year career in Child Welfare was defined by her commitment to children and families, a mission she advanced while serving as a social worker, supervisor, and manager. During her time in Child Welfare Services, she had the opportunity to work, supervise, and manage core programs such as Emergency Response, Continuing Services, Emergency Shelter Care, Child Abuse Hotline, and the Medically Fragile/DEAF Services Unit. In addition to her core responsibilities Pamela always made time for activities she was passionate about. She assisted in the implementation of Safety Organized Practice as a trainer, she was a member of the Fairness and Equity Committee with a focus on disproportionality, and she was among the first graduates of the Cultural Responsiveness Academy.

 
Outside of her professional life, Pamela finds balance in traveling, listening to music, reading, and spending time with family and friends. An avid museum-goer, she recently completed her Master’s degree in Museum Studies to further her passion for cultural institutions whose missions are deeply rooted in public service.