Mona Attia-Shirk is the Director of Alternative Payment Programs where she leads CalWORKs and Subsidy programs and is responsible for ensuring the CalWORKs and Subsidy programs are implemented in accordance with DSS, CDE and Hively’s mission. In this role, Mona also leads case management operations, utilizes data to enhance operational functions and assure regulations and performance standards are met. Mona has worked in the non-profit field for 11 years. She has a vast knowledge and experience with programs and services that promote education, collaboration and accuracy.
Mona has served in many important positions including Emergency Bridge Navigator, TIC Coach, Parent Voices Co-Organizer and Subsidy Counselor and also worked at Child Care Links for a period of time as an Eligibility Specialist. She has experience training, mentoring, and inspiring staff and also connections to the families and community we serve. Mona is completing her bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. In Mona’s pastime she enjoys vacationing with her two children Savana and Logan. She also enjoys song writing and singing.