Silvia Avila

Silvia Avila is an experienced mental health professional with a background in social work and advocacy. Currently serving as a Mental Health Consultant and Youth Mental Health Clinician at Instituto Familiar de la Raza since May 2021, Silvia also holds previous roles as an Intake Coordinator and Youth Mental Health Clinician. Prior experiences include positions as a School Social Work Intern at San Francisco Unified School District and Oakland Unified School District's Newcomer Wellness Initiative, as well as Temporary Family Advocate at Good Samaritan Family Resource Center. Silvia began volunteering as a Health Navigator at Street Level Health Project and worked as a Family Advocate at Good Samaritan Family Resource Center. Silvia holds a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on Strengthening Children, Youth, and Families, and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from the same university.