Age: 44
Company name: Kahlon Family Services (KFS)
Position in the company: Founder
Vanessa Kahlon is a dedicated professional with a passion for working with children and parents while addressing the common challenges that they face in their everyday lives. With over two decades of experience and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Vanessa Kahlon continues to make a profound impact on the lives of children and families, helping them thrive and reach their full potential.
For the past years, she has found the most rewarding experience of her career with KFS. In 2008, KAHLON FAMILY SERVICES (KFS) was established as a provider of comprehensive support for families with children facing learning and behavioural challenges. The company offers a range of services, including behaviour consultations, social skills groups, support professionals in schools, and parenting groups. Throughout California, KFS has been instrumental in directing and supervising in-home behavioral programs, benefiting numerous families.
In December 2016, she started KFS SCHOOL and it officially became a Nonprofit Organization 501(c)3. dedicated to serving children in the San Francisco and Bay Area community. The K-8 Program strives to provide comprehensive educational services to children, ensuring their holistic development and growth. In recognition of its innovative approach with movement desks, and social emotional curriculum, KFS School was recognized by San Francisco Examiner’s as “Four Schools in SF That Think Outside The Box” in 2022.
At KFS School, she has discovered that providing individualized attention is crucial for unlocking a child’s full potential. With a class size ratio of 1:3, Vanessa and her colleagues create tailored learning experiences that foster a comfortable and confident environment for students. Witnessing the academic and personal growth of the students, along with their development of essential life skills, in a safe and supportive setting has been truly groundbreaking for Vanessa.
But that is not all – Her passion for supporting families extends beyond her work at KFS School. She is further enjoying her endeavours as a host of “Parenting with Vanessa Kahlon.” The show talks about tools and strategies for dealing with common parenting challenges. The show was aired on KABC Radio station and is currently available as a podcast. Additionally, she has also been a guest lecturer at various schools and organizations throughout California, sharing her expertise in behavior modification and management. Notably, she has made significant contributions by creating her own innovative Yoga Curriculum called YEAS YOGA. This curriculum has been designed to specifically to teach self-regulation and body awareness for children and give deeper tools for professionals working in the field. In addition, creating The 3R Method: Redo, Rewind & Repair. This approach fosters social-emotional learning through relationship-building with parents and educators.
Recognized for her contributions and achievements, Vanessa has received several accolades. In 2014, Vanessa was honored as the Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women, recognizing her exceptional contributions. Her achievements continued to be recognized as she was named one of the Top 30 Influential Entrepreneurs by the Entrepreneurs Herald in 2021. The following year, in 2022, Vanessa once again received recognition from Entrepreneurs Herald, being named one of the Top 30 Women Entrepreneurs to Take Inspiration From.
Her approach is characterized by professionalism, personalization, and genuine care for her clients and their families. She is driven by a desire to foster communicative, happy, and healthy family dynamics. Vanessa’s ability to build strong relationships and achieve tangible results sets her apart in her field, consistently pushing herself and her clients to exceed their current capacities
Website URL: http://vanessakahlon.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-kahlon-ma-73565416/
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