Gigi Tsontos

Education:

1995: Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare Policy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
1999: Master of Science in Social Work, Columbia University, New York, NY
2012: Master of Public Administration in Public Affairs, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
2023: International Coaching Academy, CPC Advanced Program, ACC

Certifications

Certificate of Administration in Social Work, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 2012
UCSD Extension Certificate – Leadership and Business, UCSD 2008
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California BBS 2010, Kansas BBS 2021

Work Experience:

01/2024-Present: Not One More Vet, Inc. United States
Executive Director

06/2012 – Present: Gigitsontos.com, United States/Europe
Coach, Consultant & Therapist

08/2021 – 11/2022: Wichita Children’s Home, Wichita KS
Clinical Director

06/2019 – 07/2021CA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & CA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, California
Executive Director

10/2018 – 06/2019: Amanecer Community Counseling Service, Los Angeles, CA
Chief Executive Officer

01/2013 – 07/2018: Women’s Transitional Living Center (WTLC), Fullerton, CA
Chief Executive Officer

Additional Experience/Professional Contributions

Director of Social Services, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Executive Director of Adoptions, Walden Family Services, Southern California
Director of Programs, Mutual Assistance Network of Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA

2012 to present: Women’s Leadership Blog Author
2010-present: International Mentor, International Social Work Management

Consulting Experience:

• Nonprofit organizational transformation consultant with expertise in strategic planning, training, community engagement, fund development, membership growth, and financial oversight.
• Conducted leadership training for advisory boards, enabling members to drive sustainable community changes and secure funding.
• Facilitated organizational alignment between community and county systems, transforming a two-year project into a full city program across multiple locations.
• Led team-building efforts for staff, volunteers, and board members, fostering collaboration.
• Provided leadership training for local citizens, empowering successful community organizing projects.

Presentations:

2023: IFSW European Conference,
Social Work and Entrepreneurship

2023: NASW Leadership Summit
Leadership and Risk Taking

2021: NASW, Leadership Summit,
Adaptive Leadership

2020: National Network for Social Work Managers Virtual May 2020
Intersection of Domestic Violence and Homelessness

2017: National Network for Social Work Managers,
Homelessness and Domestic Violence a new approach

2017: California Partnership to End Domestic Violence,
Mentorship: Women Professionals

2017: San Diego California NASW Conference
Beyond Shelter: A Mobile Full Family Approach to Domestic Violence Courage to Lead
 

Professional Membership/Affiliations:

WASAC Board Member, 2023-2026
NASW Kansas, Secretary of the Board, 2023 -2025
International Federation of Social Work
International Coaching Federation
Boston Buddies Association Volunteer
Chair, National Association of Social Workers Administration and Supervision Cohort
Member, California Partnership to End Domestic Violence,

• 2017‐18: State Budget Committee
• 2016- present: Membership Committee

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Associations: Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties
Member National Association of Social Workers
Board Member of a variety of nonprofit boards
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
United States Peace Corps, Mali West Africa 1995 to 1997

Honors and Awards:

2017: Fullerton Women’s Leadership Award
2015: Nominee, Woman of the Year for the LA Sparks