Esperanza Health Centers
Sonia Ayala, MA, LCSW has a diverse work experience in the field of social work. Sonia started their career in 2011 as a Family Support Specialist and Doula at Family Focus, Inc. From there, they worked as a Counseling Intern at the Carol Stream Police Department in 2013. In 2012, Sonia joined YWCA Metropolitan Chicago as a Sexual Assault Bilingual Advocate and later took on the role of Advocacy/Prevention Intern. Currently, they are serving as the Director of Care Management at Esperanza Health Centers, a position they have held since 2015.
Sonia Ayala has a Master's Degree in Social Work, with a specialization in Children & Family and Women & Gender Studies, from Loyola University Chicago. Sonia also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology & Sociology and Women & Gender Studies from Dominican University. In addition, Sonia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and obtained this certification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in October 2018. The exact start and end years of their education are not provided.
Esperanza Health Centers
Esperanza Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center that operates four primary care clinics on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Through the provision of a full range of bilingual, culturally appropriate primary and specialty care, behavioral health, and wellness services, we’re committed to improving health equity and reducing barriers to care for the residents of the medically underserved, primarily Latino communities we serve. Since 2004, we’ve delivered care to over 25,000 patients each year regardless of immigration status, insurance status, or ability to pay.