Tambra Mola
Ed.D., M.S.W., A.S.W., and C.A.M.F II
FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tambra Mola, Ed.D., M.S.W., and A.S.W., has experience as a holistic social worker since 1999. She specializes in complicated children with manageable problems who appears to be “at-risk” she works with youth and families that also have emotional trauma, mental and behavioral conditions. Dr. Mola has experience working directly with non-profits, schools, group homes, adolescent drug treatment, sexually exploited children, Juvenile Justice, and Probation, and has considerable experience with Children and Family Services.
Dr. Mola uses an integrative approach to provide support for couples, families, and individuals in need of therapy and real solutions. She helps clients to develop their own personal toolkit through evidence-based skills and adaptive strategies to improve their wellbeing and ability to cope with challenges.
Dr. Mola is a lifetime learner with many certifications such as the Anderson and Anderson Anger Management Profession Training Level I- II (2006-), Century Anger Management Level I- II (2019), Parent Instructor Certification (2019) by Parenting in the Twenty-First Century, P.A.R.T (Professional Assault Response Trained) certified, and Leading for Equity trained. She graduated San Francisco State University with a master’s in Social Work and earned her Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University where she completed her dissertation entitled ‘Effects of Gratitude, Mindfulness, and Well-Being on Students and Young Adults: A Meta-Analysis.’
Since 2011, Dr. Mola has been part of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated which is an esteemed network of professional and educated women who focus on community service and helping those in need.
Most importantly, as a mother of three, she understands that love and patience are the two main ingredients necessary for the wellness care of children and has infused this into every aspect of Better Family Foundation, Inc.
Tambra Mola
Founder | Executive Director
Ed.D., M.S.W., A.S.W., and C.A.M.F II
Professional Certifications
Domestic Violence Safe Alternatives Violent Environment (SAVE) (2019)
Anger Management Facilitator (CAMF) (2010, 2019)
Parenting Facilitator (2012, 2019)
Supervised Visitation and Exchange (July 2019)
Basic Child Development; School Age (June 2019)
California Child Abuse (2016, 2019)
Professional Assault Response Trained (P.A.R.T.) (2003, 2016)
Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth (MISSEY) (April 2015)
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Social Work (NASW)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Livermore Area Youth Advisory Commission (LAYAC)
PREVIOUS PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
Resolving Challenges Together
• Prevention
• Intervention
• Mentoring
Dr. Mola has been a social worker since 1999 and founded her first non-profit Resolving Challenges Together in 2011. RCT was created to address the significant needs of inner-city youth who are struggling with self-esteem, behavioral problems, educational concerns, legal issues and socialization problems. The program focuses on kindergarten through 12th grades who are located in schools, juvenile systems, and courts.
