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Hector Palencia is an experienced educator focused on practicum education within the field of social welfare. He graduated with a B.A. in English, with a minor in Religious Studies, from the University of California, Irvine, followed by an M.A. in Systematic Theology from the Graduate Theological Union, and a Master’s degree in Social Welfare from UCLA. His professional interests encompass a range of areas including mental health, children and families, trauma, and gang-related issues. Palencia has been actively involved in gang resistance diversion programs and served as a mental health liaison in the El Rancho Unified School District, where he coordinated mental health services for students. His work is characterized by a commitment to assisting marginalized young offenders and addressing the broad social challenges they face, including homelessness and trauma. Throughout his career, he has successfully developed partnerships with community agencies, enabling the provision of supportive resources to youth. Palencia has also contributed to the successful writing of various grants aimed at promoting safe and healthy schools.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.