Talking about Navigating ADHD as an Adult with Erica Sandoval, LCSW-SIFI

10/01/2023 47 min Episodio 11
Talking about Navigating ADHD as an Adult with Erica Sandoval, LCSW-SIFI

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Send us a textDuring this episode, we explore many themes associated with ADHD including the journey to diagnosis, how it impacts personal and professional life, and ways to embrace and normalize ADHD in our communities.Guest Bio:Erica is a passionate licensed clinical therapist who is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is committed to amplifying the voices and businesses of incredible Latinx social work leaders, who are healing and inspiring communities. She partners with organizations, universities, healthcare facilities, and medical and corporate professionals to provide access to resources to advance teams and help employees and students thrive. Most recently, she co-founded Employee Network Allyance, a space for allyship for today's and tomorrow’s employee network leaders who help each other succeed.Erica holds a Post Masters in Clinical Adolescent Psychology and a Master in Social Work from New York University, Silver School of Social Work. She is the former President of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Social Workers NYC, the largest organization for professional social workers worldwide. She helped launch B.O.L.D, Building Organizing and Leading with Diversity.Her work focuses on the intersectionality of behavioral health, social disparities, trauma, and human development. She serves as Advisor for Latino Social Work Coalition and Prospanica NY. Her successful career earned her numerous awards. She is regularly invited to be a guest speaker, moderator, and panelist by well-known organizations. Her greatest pride is raising her 21-year-old daughter, Isabella, as a single mother, who she considers her biggest teacher. As a proud immigrant from Ecuador, her passion is fueled by supporting the community she is a part of. Contact/Social Media:Latinx in Social WorkFollow us on Instagram @whydontwetalkabouthispod