Welcome
I have more than 30 years of clinical experience in various settings. Parallel to this, I hold deep experience in social work education, leadership, and research. As a professional therapist and scholar, I remain committed to my development through continuing education, consultation, and personal growth.
About
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Welfare
University of Washington, Seattle
Master of Social Work (MSW), Health & Mental Health
University of Washington, Seattle
Bachelor of Arts (BASW), Social Welfare
University of Washington, Seattle, magna cum laude
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language & Literature
University of Washington, Seattle, magna cum laude
Licensure & Credentialing
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
California, 2011-Present
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
Washington, 2004-Present
DCSW (Diplomate in Clinical Social Work)
National Association of Social Workers, 2013-Present
ACSW (Academy of Certified Social Workers)
National Association of Social Workers, 2003-Present
QCSW (Qualified Clinical Social Worker)
National Association of Social Workers, 2003-2005
Professional & Academic Distinctions
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Touro University, California, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professor, Social Work, California State University, Sacramento
Affiliate Faculty, AIDS Education and Training Center, Central Valley and Northern Interior, UC Davis
Coro Fellow in Public Affairs, Coro Center for Civic Leadership, San Francisco, CA
Director, School of Social Work, California State University, Sacramento (2021-2024)
Program Director, MSW Program, School of Social Work, California State University, Sacramento (2018-2021)
Honors & Awards
Social Worker of the Year, 2023, National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter
Campus Nominee, 2023, by the Sac State President to the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, Wang Family Excellence Award, Outstanding Faculty Teaching
Outstanding Teaching Award, California State University, Sacramento
Phenomenal Faculty Award, School of Social Work, California State University, Sacramento
Outstanding Scholarly & Creative Activities Award, California State University, Sacramento
Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Affiliations
Member, Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)
Member, Association of Latina & Latino Social Work Educators (ALLSWE)
Member, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Member, California Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Member, Washington State Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)