Arlyn
Position: Mental Health Career Program Participant
Arlyn (she/her/ella) is a bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker fluent in both Spanish and English. She is dedicated to empowering others through compassionate support. As an undocumented Latina from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Riverside in 2022, and earned her master’s in social work with a concentration in community mental health from California State University, Fullerton in 2024.
Driven by her experiences and the trauma associated with migration, Arlyn advocates for improved access to mental health resources for undocumented individuals and students. She emphasizes person-centered care, fostering healing and understanding within the community. Arlyn enjoys learning from everyone she meets and is eager to connect with new individuals. With her background in mental health, she aims to create specialized tools that provide comprehensive support for those she serves, which she considers her ultimate passion project. Her commitment to personal empowerment and community well-being reflects her dedication to fostering generational healing and resilience.
