Awards & certifications
Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc.
Has been honored as the recipient of multiple awards which highlight our dedication and passion for serving the community. These awards include but are not limited to:
- HFC was presented as an Honoree at the Orlando Business Journal's Diversity in Business Awards in 2019,
- Our first international recognition, the "Partners In Advancing International Education" by the Council on Social Work Education and Commission on Global Social Work Education
- Honored as the 2018 Prospera Success Stories Business in Central Florida
- Winner of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando's 2017 Don Quijote Awards in the Hispanic Business of the Year, Five Years or Less category
- Recognition as one of the Fastest Growing Latino Businesses in Central Florida in 2017
- Finalist in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando's 2015 Don Quijote Awards in the Hispanic Business of the Year, Five Years or Less category.
Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. is also proud of the certifications we have received throughout our time in business, including:
- Agency certified by the State of Florida
- National Association for Social Worker
- Women-Owned Small Business
- Community Mental Health Center
- Agency of Critical Need
Check back often for updates on our recognition within the community!
#HispaFam Recognizes its Team!
Therapists
Therapists
Therapists
Lisa del Valle, Therapist of the Year, 2019
Lidya Oyola, Therapist of the Quarter, August 2019
Mónica Ortiz, Therapist of the Year, 2018
Lisa del Valle, Therapist of the Quarter, October 2018
Lizeth Osorio, Therapist of the Quarter, July 2018
Xiomara Sanchez, Therapist of the Year, 2017
Elba Rivera, Therapist of the Year, 2016
Jessica Heredia, Therapist of the Year, 2015
Anacelis Diaz, Therapist of the Year, 2014
Mary Jane Tolmasoff, Therapist of the Year, 2013
Employees
Therapists
Therapists
Angela Ayala, Employee of the Year, 2019
Marylena Rodriguez, Employee of the Quarter, August 2019
Angela Ayala, Outstanding Employee of the Quarter, March 2019
Liza Colon, Employee of the Quarter, March 2019
Karen Perez, Employee of the Year, 2018
Marsha Mena, Employee of the Quarter, October 2018
Ivelisse Aldea, Employee of the Quarter, July 2018
Angela Ayala, Employee of the Year, 2017
Angela Ayala, Employee of the Year, 2016
Valeria Morales, Employee of the Year, 2015
Olga Acevedo, Employee of the Year, 2014
Olga Acevedo, Employee of the Year, 2013
Interns
Therapists
Interns
Jennifer Brandt, Intern of the Year, 2019
Jacqueline Crockiel, Intern of the Quarter, August 2019
Nancy Oquendo, Intern of the Quarter, March 2019
Vanessa Ruisanchez, Intern of the Year, 2018
Belén Sainz, Intern of the Quarter, October 2018
Amanda Colon, Intern of the Quarter, July 2018
#HispaFam is proud of our team members!
Hispanic Family Counseling is proud of the recognitions earned by its employees. Some of those team members and their awards are listed below:
Denisse Lamas:
- 2017, Role model of the week, Hispanicspeakout TV
- 2017, Finalist Mujeres Destacadas for the Community Leadership Award, presented by La Prensa
- 2016, Community Honoree, presented by Orange County Public Schools
- 2016, Outstanding Service in the Community, presented by Molina
- 2016, Helpers and Healers, presented by UCF
- 2016, Social Work Media Award, presented by NASW
- 2015, Social Worker of the Year, presented by the Central Florida National Association for Social Workers
- 2015, Outstanding Alumni of the Year, presented by the University of Central Florida
- 2015, Lighthouse Award at the Premios El Faro for being a beacon of light in the community, presented by the Working Together Coalition / Trabajando Juntos
- 2014, VIP National Professional Women Award
- 2006, Intervention Specialist of the Year, presented by The Center For Drug Free Living
Jasmin Suarez:
- 2015, Support Person of the Year at Northlake Park Community School, presented by Orange County Public Schools
- 2009, Excellence in Teaching Award, presented by the Ana G. Mendez University System
Daniella Astudillo:
- 2013-2015, Recipient of Full Graduate Scholarship, presented by Senescyt in Ecuador
- 2004-2009, Recipient of Full University Scholarship, presented by Panamericana University in Ecuador
- 2009, Medal for Academic Merit, presented by Panamericana University in Ecuador
- 2008, Honor Diploma for Academic Merit, presented by Panamericana University in Ecuador
- 2003, Honor Diploma for Academic Merit, presented by Rosa de Jesus Cordero High School in Ecuador
Marsha Mena:
- 2020, "30 Under 30" Award presented by University of Central Florida
- 2020, Mujeres Destacadas "Empoderando la Nueva Generación" presented by La Prensa Newspaper