PUC Schools - Partnerships to Uplift Communities Schools
Laura Hernandez is a seasoned clinical professional with extensive experience in various mental health settings. Currently serving as Clinical Supervisor at PUC Schools since July 2022, Laura previously held the role of Supervising Clinical Psychologist at the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis from March 2012 to July 2022. Laura's early career includes positions as Staff Psychologist at the Family Stress Center, Assistant Program Manager at Meridian Youth Treatment Center, and Clinician at ENKI East Los Angeles Mental Health Center. With a solid foundation as a psychology intern at BHC Alhambra Hospital and multiple community service agencies, Laura has developed expertise in conducting assessments, crisis evaluations, and providing therapy to diverse populations. Laura holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Multicultural Community Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University-Los Angeles and a B.S. in BioPsychology from UC Santa Barbara.
PUC Schools - Partnerships to Uplift Communities Schools
Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that result in college graduation for all students. We focus on developing secondary schools partnered with strong feeder elementary programs. We uplift and revitalize communities through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships. Our vision is to facilitate school reform within LAUSD through a regional approach currently focused on the communities of Northeast Los Angeles and the Northeast San Fernando Valley.