Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
McKayla Blanco, MSW, LSWAIC, is a dedicated mental health clinician currently employed at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital since August 2021. With a background in social work, McKayla has also served as a clinical social work intern at MultiCare Health System and as a family support specialist at Catholic Community Services. Previous experience includes managing programs aimed at improving educational outcomes for underserved AI/AN populations as a program coordinator at the Seattle Indian Health Board, as well as contributing to federal grants addressing youth needs and challenges in King County. Early career roles included an internship at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and a case aide position at Secret Harbor, focusing on youth in foster care. McKayla holds a Master of Social Work from Boise State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Western Washington University.