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Blanca Avila is an experienced social work professional with a strong background in youth counseling and community support. Currently serving as a Site Coordinator with Communities In Schools of South Central Texas since February 2019, Blanca has previously held roles as a Youth Care Counselor, Part-Time Awake Night Youth Care Counselor, and Houseparent at The Settlement Home for Children, where a focus was placed on developing coping mechanisms and social skills among clients. Additional experience includes serving as an Outreach Counseling Intern at Lehman High School and various positions with Communities In Schools that emphasized group facilitation and support for high school graduates. Blanca holds a Master of Social Work from Texas State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the same institution, as well as a high school diploma from Marion High School.