Dorothy Z. Garza

Senior Director of Mental Health Services at COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CENTRAL TEXAS

Dorothy Z. Garza has over 25 years of experience in direct and macro practice at the local and state level. She has provided individual and group counseling and established working relationships to implement programs serving children, adolescents, and adults in non-profit, school, a state agency, and university settings. Dorothy began her social work career with Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) in 1991 as a graduate intern. She was later a CISCT Program Manager at Zavala Elementary. Dorothy is very excited to be back with Communities In Schools and is in awe of all of the growth and resilience of the organization.