Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

Asosa Sailiai is our SBIRT Project Coordinator at Pacific Middle School and Mt. Rainier High School, with over a decade of experience working with youth 12-19 years old in youth development.  Specializing in mentorship, resilience building, relationship building and cultural awareness, Asosa uses his experience to highlight the value of education and helping students identify their strengths and passions in life.

He focuses on mental health and has been able to put his BA from Western Washington University to good use.  Over the years, Asosa's strength has been his ability to support the students not just academically but also as a person and helps to improve the student's overall situation.  Asosa’s love for seeing the growth of his students as they accomplish their goals is what gets him up in the morning.

When he is not at the schools, Asosa is an avid reader and loves spending time with his family.

Contact: 
asosa.sailiai@highlineschools.org 

Amanda has worked in social services for many years supporting people of all ages in a variety of settings including behavioral health, community health and schools. She enjoys partnering with youth and families as they draw upon their strengths to forge their own unique path toward fulfilling lives. She is excited to be a part of Chinook Middle School, Tyee High School and Highline School District to offer mental health and substance use prevention and support in schools.

She lives in West Seattle with her partner, two kids, and two cats. When she's not working, you can find her in the community garden, on the yoga mat, or on the sidelines at her kids' soccer games.

Contact

(206) 631-5748

Amanda.Daniels@highlineschools.org

Gilda Yruretagoyena first joined the Highline School District in 2014 as a Bilingual Community Liaison. In 2017, she transitioned over to NAVOS Community Mental Health serving as Evergreen High School’s Prevention and Intervention Specialist. Gilda also has experience, working with the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery where she learned firsthand about how the five prevention sectors operate in Washington State. The last four years of her journey have consisted of providing prevention and intervention services as a Highline School District SBIRT Project Coordinator. This year, she is working at Sylvester Middle School. In addition to having over 1500 of the clinical hours needed for her Chemical Dependency Professional Licensure, Gilda has over 7 years of experience working with adolescents. She is dedicated to cultivating supportive and inclusive environments that allow high school students to reach their fullest potential. Gilda’s goals are to continue learning, collaborating, and providing prevention services to underrepresented communities and to gain the knowledge about which mental health and substance use prevention services best meet the needs of students, families, and the community she serves.

Contact
(206) 631-6180
gilda.yruretagoyena@highlineschools.org

Koko has served as a Prevention and Intervention Specialist through the SBIRT program since 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work, is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work and has a background in substance use counseling with a harm reduction focus. In her role, she supports students one-on-one, in group settings, and at the district level around substance use, mental health, re-engagement/re-entry, life skills, and job readiness.

Throughout her career, Koko has worked closely with youth and is passionate about creating spaces where students feel seen and supported - both within schools and across our community. Raised in a blend of the Skyway, Renton and South Seattle communities, by Nisei women whose commitment to community and advocacy for BIPOC shaped her values and aspirations, Koko brings both lived experience and professional training to her role.

Contact:
(360)386-5777
Court.Yasunaga@highlineschools.org

Micah Price has worked at Glacier Middle School as the Prevention and Intervention Specialist - SBIRT since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, a Master of Social Work, and experience working in a variety of school settings.

When working with students, Micah blends humor with non-judgment and compassion with encouragement. He enjoys helping students open up about their strengths and challenges while exploring strategies for navigating topics such as anxiety, depression, and identity. His office is a place where students are reassured that they aren't alone on the journey through adolescence.

Contact:
(206) 631-5314 (Office)
(206) 705-8649 (Google Voice)
micah.price@highlineschools.org

Lauren Tran is the Prevention and Intervention Specialist - SBIRT Coordinator at Cascade Middle School and Evergreen High School. She has been working closely with children, youth, and families in various social service settings for over a decade. She holds a Master in Social Work from the University of Washington. Passionate about equity in mental health and embedding the development of social-emotional skills into academia, Lauren believes a student’s narrative and perspective harbors a wealth of knowledge and that growth starts with identifying one’s values and goals.

In partnership with families and community, Lauren supports students navigate the trials of adolescence, mental health concerns, substance use, interpersonal conflicts and more. When not working with youth, she enjoys cooking, eating, fresh air and spending time with her family and friends.

Contact:
(425) 954-5269
lauren.tran@highlineschools.org