Charlene Dimas-Peinado

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Charlene Dimas-Peinado, President & CEO of Wellnest, a $33M operating budget and $63M in…

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  • The Nest on Jefferson

    Wellnest, in partnership with HOLOS are developing Permanent Supportive Housing and a Community Wellness Center that will serve children and families as well as transition age youth (ages 18-25) at risk for homelessness. This unique community based project will simultaneously address housing, health, wellness, and equity by increasing access to housing, health and trauma informed mental health services for successful living, emotional well-being and self-sufficiency.

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  • Permanent Supportive Housing Development Project - The Nest on Florence

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  • Rebrand of Organization: Wellnest Emotional Health and Wellness

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  • The Life Learning Center at Wellnest

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    The Life Learning Center is a state-of-art building in the heart of Los Angeles for transition age youth (ages 16-25) that will build community and brighter futures by providing comprehensive mental health services with a holistic focus on resilience and emotional well-being. The Center’s structured learning environment will help open doors to college, employment and housing to prepare young people for today’s realities.

  • The Whole Child - Housing Services for Children & Families

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    Development and implementation of permanent supportive housing services for homeless children in Southeast Region of Los Angeles County. The Whole Child’s housing division is committed to keeping families together and addressing homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing. The primary goal of the Housing First Model is to reflect current best practices for family placement into the community towards housing permanency.

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    • Vanessa Sedano
    • Stacy Enomoto
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  • Early Atttachments - Birth to Five Center

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    Programs are sequenced in phases, including: Early Identification and Referral; Diagnosis of Developmental and/or Emotional Issues; and Treatment (Four Levels of Service). Treatment protocols within Early Attachments cover a spectrum of therapeutic services for infants and toddlers, and can be offered to the parent alone or in conjunction with the child. They include: Child-Parent Psychotherapy: psychotherapy for children 0-5 years; The Incredible Years: training to teach parents effective…

    Programs are sequenced in phases, including: Early Identification and Referral; Diagnosis of Developmental and/or Emotional Issues; and Treatment (Four Levels of Service). Treatment protocols within Early Attachments cover a spectrum of therapeutic services for infants and toddlers, and can be offered to the parent alone or in conjunction with the child. They include: Child-Parent Psychotherapy: psychotherapy for children 0-5 years; The Incredible Years: training to teach parents effective parenting strategies that promote young children’s social and emotional competence, reduce problem behaviors, and increase positive and nurturing parenting; Parents as Teachers: home-based service to teach parents appropriate activities and educational development for their infants/toddlers; Positive Parenting Program: training for parents of children with challenging behavioral problems; and Infant Massage: relaxation techniques to reduce crying and help infants sleep more soundly as well as promote healthy bonding through physical interaction and verbal and nonverbal communication. Additional services include developmental screenings, and support groups for women with post-partum depression. Strong community partnerships exist with PIH Health, Beverly Hospital and local Head Start schools.

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    • Evelyn Castro-Guillen
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Honors & Awards

  • Leader of Influence: Nonprofit and Philanthropy

    Los Angeles Business Journal

    There are many impactful organizations in Los Angeles County doing incredibly important work, and the leaders behind the organization are essential contributors to the fabric of our community. They steward their teams through a delicate balance of running a business while selflessly serving the essential and worthy causes.

  • The Top 50 Women Leaders in Los Angeles

    Women We Admire

    Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Los Angeles. With one of the most dynamic economies in the world, Los Angeles has a world-leading creative atmosphere and an undeniable strength in human capital.

  • 2015 Community Advocate Award

    National Latina Business Women Association - Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA- LA)

    On June 24, 2015, Mrs. Charlene Dimas-Peinado, CEO of The Whole Child, was the recipient of the 2015 Community Advocate Award by National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA-LA) at the 12th Annual Latinas in Business Awards “Honoring Women of Excellence” for her leadership in creating lasting and influential changes in our community through service, dedication, and passion for excellence.

Languages

  • English

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  • Spanish

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Organizations

  • Rotary LA5

    Board of Directors

    - Present

  • Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce

    Board of Directors

    - Present

  • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

    Board of Governor

    - Present

    Appointed to the Board of Governors of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County by the Honorable County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District.

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