Counties:
Island, Whatcom, San Jaun, Skagit and Snohomish
(Term Expires 8/1/10-1st Term)
Work: Everett High School
2416 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA 98276
E-mail-lillian.ortizself@verizon.net
Lillian has a Masters in Public Administration and a Masters in Counseling from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
She has worked across child serving systems, which gives her a deep appreciation and understanding for all human services. Her job experiences include: serving as the Clinical Director of a Mental Health Center, Regional Coordinator for the Illinois State Board of Education, Education Advisor for the Department of Children and Family Services, and Director and Founder of the CU Project, a center for Latino families and youth. She has extensive clinical practice serving youth with severe emotional disorders and their families.
She is currently a Counselor at Everett High School where she has started the Latin Image Club to help Latino youth bridge barriers to achieve academic success. She is also the co-founder of The Neema Center; a center that provides counseling, consultation and training regarding youth and family issues.
She is a National Trainer on topics regarding community based, collaborative services for youth with severe emotional disorders; parent involvement; cultural diversity issues; resiliency and strength training; educational issues, anger management; and mediation and conflict resolution.
Lillian Ortiz-Self
