Heisel Paredes Solorzano

Heisel Paredes Solorzano is a dedicated Family Service Specialist at Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc., with experience managing a caseload of 20-30 families annually and enrolling 40 families per year across Head Start sites. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, facilitating family goal planning and weekly check-ins regarding mental health, tracking referrals, and coordinating community resources for family workshops. Prior experience includes serving as a College Peer Mentor with First Graduate, supporting low-income first-generation middle school students in recognizing the importance of academic success and navigating higher education challenges. Heisel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Merced.