CONSULTANT

Darla Nicholson, MSW

Darla has worked in social services for over 30 years. Originally
hired to process entitlement benefits, she was promoted to
supervisor where she oversaw CalWORKS, CalFresh, Medi-Cal
and General Assistance programs. Darla’s multi-program
expertise made her a natural choice to start the first San Mateo
Countywide benefits hotline. She was part of developing and
standardizing CalWORKs curriculum and training protocols for
new hires. 
Darla earned her Master’s of Social Work while working full-time
as a Human Services Supervisor. Eventually, she moved over
to Child Welfare, where she supervised department wide
supportive services.  Darla became a state certified Child &
Family Services Reviewer (CFRS). 
Darla is from Pacifica, CA, attended San Francisco State
University and worked for San Mateo County Human Services.
She has been a volunteer/advocate for local Community Based
Organizations and public schools since her retirement in 2018.