America joined the Executive Team as Senior Director of Programs in October 2022. She first began her work with the Edgewood community in 2013 as the San Francisco Director of Quality Assurance and Improvement, where she led the Quality Assurance Department and guided San Francisco Programs and Edgewood Departments through key improvement initiatives—including achieving national accreditation by The Joint Commission while serving as the agency’s Compliance Officer.
Before her time at Edgewood, America managed community-based mental health services across Marin, Sonoma, and Alameda counties through her leadership roles at Side by Side and Lincoln Child Center. In these positions, she was instrumental in expanding mental health services while ensuring high-quality program delivery across multiple service areas.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University.
A lifelong San Franciscan, America enjoys discovering the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, cultural gems, and hidden treasures with her loved ones.
