Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
Adalis Garcia is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in youth development and social services. As a Youth Development Professional at Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. since March 2022, Adalis focuses on fostering positive growth in youth. Previously, Adalis served as a Store Manager at Maycom Communications, overseeing all aspects of store operations, including employee management and service optimization. Adalis also held the position of Director of Social Services at Big Elm Retirement & Nursing, coordinating essential procedures for 120 residents. As Retail Sales Manager at Rimco Enterprises, Adalis managed a sales team and implemented advertising campaigns to drive sales performance. Adalis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Livingstone College and has completed 68 credits towards a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - Metropolitan Campus.
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. (HEC) is a private nonprofit agency serving students from across the country. Hillcrest was started as an organization that provided residential treatment programs for students with complex psychiatric, behavioral and/or developmental disorders, including autism, and a variety of high risk behaviors. Today Hillcrest also offers a nonresidential day program, providing comprehensive educational and clinical behavior support services to children and adolescents with autism and/or social-emotional challenges. The programs and services at HEC are state licensed and certified, and the agency is accredited in behavioral health care by the Joint Commission.