ANA G. Mendez UNIVERSITY
Anamary Cruz, MSW
Katiria Garcia, BSW
Katiria Garcia, BSW
Anamary, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She loves helping disadvantaged populations. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and her acquired academic knowledge related to human rights and social justice increased the desire to work with populations in disadvantaged positions. This prompted her to continue her graduate studies, in
Anamary, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She loves helping disadvantaged populations. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and her acquired academic knowledge related to human rights and social justice increased the desire to work with populations in disadvantaged positions. This prompted her to continue her graduate studies, in 2018 she began her master's degree in clinical social work at the Ana G. Méndez University in Metro Orlando. Anamary has experience facilitating psychosocial rehabilitation intervention to the adolescent and adult population. Anamary also has experience in individual, couples and group therapies, educating each client on how to create homeostasis individually and be empowered for a better quality of life. Anamary has impacted many clients and their families with favorable and positive results.
Katiria Garcia, BSW
Katiria Garcia, BSW
Katiria Garcia, BSW
Katiria was born and raised in San Juan, PR. She completed an Associate Degree in Child Care at ICPR Junior College in San Juan, from where she graduated in 2010. In 2012 she moved to the United States with her family looking for a better quality of life for her children. She is currently doing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Ana G.
Katiria was born and raised in San Juan, PR. She completed an Associate Degree in Child Care at ICPR Junior College in San Juan, from where she graduated in 2010. In 2012 she moved to the United States with her family looking for a better quality of life for her children. She is currently doing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Ana G. Méndez University Metro Orlando. Katiria chose the Social Work career inspired by some situations her father experienced and because she is passionate about the idea of knowing that she can influence people's lives in a positive way and in order to support them to succeed. Completing her bachelor’s degree in Social Work is one of her most important goals. She is happy with the opportunity to do her internship at Hispanic Family Counseling. She will graduate in June 2021 and hopes to continue her master's degree. She loves to spend time with her husband and children who are her greatest inspiration.
Yuli Leon, BSW
Katiria Garcia, BSW
Yuli Leon, BSW
Yuli is from Colombia, she moved to United States in 2015. She is an Ana G Mendez University student, and she will graduate in 2021. She is doing her internship at Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she is planning on doing her master’s degree as a clinical social worker. In her spare time, she enjoys sp
Yuli is from Colombia, she moved to United States in 2015. She is an Ana G Mendez University student, and she will graduate in 2021. She is doing her internship at Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she is planning on doing her master’s degree as a clinical social worker. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her baby, reading books, going camping, and watching movies.
UNIVERSITY of central florida
Katherine Cabrera, MSW
Katherine Cabrera, MSW
Katherine Cabrera, MSW
Katherine is a part-time graduate student at the University of Central Florida pursuing her master's in social work. She currently works full-time as a coordinator in the West Orange community assisting children and families. Her interest after graduation will be to either work with the military population or medical social work within a
Katherine is a part-time graduate student at the University of Central Florida pursuing her master's in social work. She currently works full-time as a coordinator in the West Orange community assisting children and families. Her interest after graduation will be to either work with the military population or medical social work within a hospital setting. As a first-generation college graduate of Hispanic parents, it is important for her to serve within a diverse community. She appreciates the opportunity with HFC to practice serving families in English and Spanish. When she is not studying you will find her with her husband and their four-legged dog, Bossley out in the park, or going out for ice cream.
Johnell Diaz, MSW
Katherine Cabrera, MSW
Katherine Cabrera, MSW
Johnell was born in Miami, Florida. He comes from a Bolivian and Cuban ethnic background. Johnell graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor degree in Sociology in 2017. He is currently enrolled at the same university in order to obtain his master’s degree in Social Work and is expe
Johnell was born in Miami, Florida. He comes from a Bolivian and Cuban ethnic background. Johnell graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor degree in Sociology in 2017. He is currently enrolled at the same university in order to obtain his master’s degree in Social Work and is expected to graduate sometime within 2021. His goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is interested in specializing in mental health counseling. Johnell has previous experience in case management in terms of working with adolescents with depressive, anxiety, and suicidal symptoms and is hoping to obtain further experience as a clinical intern in working with adults, children, and adolescents. His hobbies include reading, watching movies, and spending time with his friends.
Gissel Garcia, MSW
Gissel Garcia, MSW
Gissel Garcia, MSW
Gissel was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She comes from a Cuban decent family background. She graduated from Florida International University in Miami with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Since then she has moved to Orlando to pursue a master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Central Florida. During this time, she wil
Gissel was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She comes from a Cuban decent family background. She graduated from Florida International University in Miami with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Since then she has moved to Orlando to pursue a master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Central Florida. During this time, she will be interning at HFC and hopes to gain better knowledge regarding mental health. Gissel feels grateful for this opportunity and is excited to be a part of the HFC team.
Monica Rivera, MSW
Gissel Garcia, MSW
Gissel Garcia, MSW
Monica is a clinical MSW student with UCF. She received her BSW in 2019 from UCF as well and has a strong passion for social work. She previously interned with Seminole County Public Schools with the Families in Need program. She enjoys working with children and families and would like to work with this population after graduation. Monica
Monica is a clinical MSW student with UCF. She received her BSW in 2019 from UCF as well and has a strong passion for social work. She previously interned with Seminole County Public Schools with the Families in Need program. She enjoys working with children and families and would like to work with this population after graduation. Monica hopes to grow her clinical skills at Hispanic Family Counseling and be able to complete sessions in Spanish by the end of the year. In her personal life, she enjoys watching documentaries, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her Pit Bull Luke! Monica is excited to spend the year with Hispanic Family Counseling learning more about how to be a well-rounded clinical social worker.