Lorena Fernandez

Lorena Fernandez is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in mental health counseling, education, and community service. Currently serving as a Business and Grant Support Associate at All Our Kin, Inc., Lorena's background includes roles such as an Outpatient Clinical Care Bilingual Intern at Mid Fairfield Community Care Center and a Mental Health Counseling Intern at Silver Hill Hospital. With a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Bridgeport, Lorena has also contributed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Bilingual Instructional Aide, and Instructor at various institutions. Additionally, Lorena has been involved in community arts as a member of Teatro Estudio Sur, providing educational events, and worked as a Youth Counselor at Kids In Crisis. Prior academic work includes significant research at Wesleyan University, focusing on psychological outcomes and coping strategies in diverse populations.