Therese Funk Executive Director, & Co-FounderIn 2012, Therese co-founded CPLA with her long-time colleague , Monica Dessert after working for an Orange County based agency, Outreach Concern. Therese worked there for five years, along with her co-founder Monica Dessert. She received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from UCLA where she worked on special projects of early applied behavior analysis (ABA) for autistic children. It is at that time that she realized her passion for helping children, especially those facing obstacles and adversity. She obtained an MBA from USC and later, her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Graduate Institute, CPLA brings her full circle back to her roots, helping vulnerable children and adolescents to achieve bright futures despite tremendous odds. Additionally, Therese serves on the Advisory Board of the Dominican Sisters Vision of Hope. She is a founding member of EveryChild Foundation and for 20 years has served on grant-making committees. She is very proud to have served as only the second woman president of a social club in LA, The Beach Club.
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Jen VitanzaSenior Field Support PersonJen began working with CPLA in January of 2016. She began as a counselor at St. Genevieve Elementary and High Schools; and moved into the Field Supervisor position in 2018. Jen received her Bachelor's in Psychology and her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge. In addition to her work with CPLA, she has worked at the Mitchell Family Counseling Center at CSUN, and in a private practice setting at Social Coaching Club where she works with children, teens and families. As a Field Supervisor, Jen provides support and mentorship to counselors, as well as assists them through crises. She is committed to the professional growth and progress of each counselor and dedicates her time to ensure a safe and thriving school community.
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Yoseline Lopez- MarroquinField Support PersonYoseline's journey with CPLA began in 2012 when CPLA was founded. In 2014, she became a board member as a CPLA Alumni. She served as a counselor to St. Thomas the Apostle School, St. Matthias High School (back when it was an all-girls school), and Baldwin Park Head Start. Yoseline has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara; a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology, with a Child Studies Specialization from Antioch Los Angeles; and a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology degree from Antioch Santa Barbara. Yoseline's clinical training experiences have ranged from school counseling to community mental health at agencies such as: Outreach Concern, Inc., Star View Community Services, Children's Institute, Inc., and Cal State Long Beach Counseling and Psychological Services. Yoseline thoroughly enjoys connecting with others and motivating them to reach their infinite potential. Child at heart, she advocates for youth and their families, in effort to create a better society, one heart at a time.
Yoseline Lopez Marroquin, PsyD is a Registered Psychological Assistant #94025589 Supervised by Licensed Clinical Psychologist Mary Elizabeth Horan, PhD PSY 12061. |
Ilusion MillanField Support PersonIlusion began working with CPLA in 2018 as a counselor at View Park Elementary School, and then continued her work at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic School. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks; and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, as well as a certification in Narrative Therapy from the Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy. Ilusion is familiar with the school system as a previous curriculum developer with Yale University. She is now continuing her new journey with serving families and communities as a Field Support Person. As a mother to two young adults, Ilusion heavily utilizes a strength-based approach, which continues to inspire her commitment towards children and families.
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