About Us
Milestone Foundation
Milestone Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides evidence-based social-emotional support to help improve the self through managing emotions and making responsible decisions. We are looking to give the adequate tools to help individuals navigate difficult hardships in life . We believe that everyone should have high-quality support.
Social -Emotional Support
Social-emotional support is essential for positive personal development. A true milestone is when we learn to identify, express, and embrace the rough states we face in our lives to create an empowering version of ourselves that help us improve and harness positive satisfying energies.
- Diana V Beltran
E.A.R.N.
EMPOWERMENT
EMPOWERMENT
EMPOWERMENT
Allow the healing process to strengthen you to be more confident, take control of your life, embody your success, and be proud of others' success.
ACCEPTANCE
EMPOWERMENT
EMPOWERMENT
Invite the support provided by using the adequate tools for personal growth.
RESPECT
EMPOWERMENT
RESPECT
Welcome all and work in equity to give proper support.
NURTURE
EMPOWERMENT
RESPECT
Create a safe place to encourage new thoughts, discover new experiences, and develop a sustainable mindset to become the best version of yourself.
Content
INFO: SE WORKSHOPS
INFO : COMMUNITY SEMINARS
INFO : COMMUNITY SEMINARS
Workshops are about 45 minutes. You may sign up for a week of workshops if you are a school or department (discounted contract).
One-time workshops are also available upon request via email (please get in touch with us).
INFO : COMMUNITY SEMINARS
INFO : COMMUNITY SEMINARS
INFO : COMMUNITY SEMINARS
Let's "walk the talk" through seminars that will include the experience of practicing (but not limited to); self-care, mange emotions, mindfulness, and self-love with community partners whether it's a yoga session, breaking room, body restoration, or art expression.
(all fees will go back to the Milestone Foundation to expand our services and team members).
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Mission
Milestone Foundations' mission is to create space for individuals to receive high-quality emotional support that allow an understanding of how to become a better version of themselves.
Vision
The vision of Milestone Foundation is to improve the lives of those seeking mental health support. We strive to deliver high-quality social and emotional support that brings equity to individuals. We continue to promote the importance of social-emotional development and address stigmas and challenges of mental health.
Who We Serve
We currently serve at-risk youth, high school students, student athletes, and adults in the community.
Meet the Staff & Board Members
DIana V. Beltran | Founder, CEO
Diana graduated from San Jose State University, earning her bachelor's degree in psychology. Diana comes with over ten years of experience in the school system as an educator, facilitator, and creator, including working with individuals in the community; parents, teachers, staff, and departments. Diana worked with Monterey County Rape Crisis Center as an advocate for all victims and survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse to prevent sexual violence throughout the County. Diana transitioned to San Jose Conservation Corps as a Mental Health Counselor focusing on social-emotional well-being and helping youth (high school education) establish work and life skills to become outstanding citizens.
Diana has obtained various applicable certifications to improve emotional support and create a safe growing space for individuals. Diana is a dedicated and resilient Latina from Salinas who embodies a creative mind to empower individuals.
Coming from a Hispanic culture, Diana struggled with mental health challenges. She overcame the "mental storm" to understand what was happening, and through her healing processes, Diana discovered to rise from the roots of pain and discomfort. Diana saw opportunities through her adversities to connect and educate people about Mental Health.
And during the year 2020, Diana started her journey by exploring the Entrepreneur path to help at-risk youth and adults in Monterey County Juvenile Hall by creating workshops, presentations, and supporting individuals 1:1 to bring awareness to talk about fundamental life skills that are necessary for sustainable living. Diana was interviewed by Monterey County Weekly (PAGE 42). Diana is passionate and pursues to bring unique tools for individuals to rise from the roots of pain and discomfort and create the best version of themselves.
MiGUEL A. Ocampo | BOARD MEMber
Miguel Ocampo is a high school principal in Monterey County. He has 12 years of experience working in the educational field with an emphasis on serving under-represented students’ groups. His passion and goals are to work collaboratively with stakeholders to prepare all students to be college and career ready. His belief is that all students can learn given the proper support and positive learning environments.
Mr. Ocampo is a recipient of the ACSA Region 10 Co-Secondary Administrator of the Year award and completed the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) National Principal Leadership Academy for new and upcoming administrators. He earned his master’s in educational administration and leadership from Santa Clara University.
In his down time, he enjoys reading a good book, eating tacos al pastor, and spending time with family.
GLORIA GONZALEZ BENITES | BOARD MEMBER
Gloria Gonzalez Benites was born in Michoacan, Mexico and immigrated to the United States at the age of 4. Salinas, California has been her hometown for the majority of her life. From a very young age, Mrs. Gonzalez knew that she wanted to help and impact the community in some way. After high school, she pursued her dream of becoming an educator and became the first woman in her family to graduate from college. Mrs. Gonzalez graduated from California State University Monterey Bay with a Bachelor’s in Human Communication, and she graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a Master’s Degree. Meanwhile attending college, she met the love of her life, gave birth to her daughter and son, and still managed to graduate with the support of her family. For 10 years she worked in the education industry.
Gloria began as a tutor for migrant students, taught English as A Second Language for the Salinas Adult School, and taught English Language Development at Alisal High School. Recently, she made the change to pursue a career as a financial professional when the opportunity made her realize how very little financial education was being taught to families of low and middle class incomes. As a financial professional, Mrs. Gonzalez is able to teach financial literacy to people who are usually left behind when it comes to this type of education. She is able to assist people with financial services to help prepare families and individuals for their financial future.
Mrs. Gonzalez’s goals are to continue to grow her financial services business and teach individuals who want to create a similar change in their communities. In the future, she and her husband would like to give back to the community by donating to charities, creating a non-profit to feed the homeless healthier food options, provide funding for school programs and non-profits, and serve at her church.
Ernest J. Rodriguez | BOard Member
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