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Hello!
My name is Jessica E. Lupercio. You can call me Jess if you'd like! I identify myself with the pronouns "She, Her, Hers, Ella".

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I was born and raised in California. I specifically live in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California. I plan to continue residing in California but hope to move to San Diego!

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Most recently, I have started a new career with the Orange County Public Defender's Office as a Social Worker II. In this new position, I have the honor to put together mitigation packets for client's who have been identified as people that deserve a second chance.
Previously, I was a Program Coordinator for a Community Outreach Services Program and a Wraparound Facilitator. I was working with high risk families in high risk neighbors attempting to link them to effective resources and help them achieve their goals.
I consider beginning my career in Social Work, when I became a Head Start Teacher!
Additionally, right after I graduated High School, I was hired as my Alumni's Basketball Coach. I am grateful to coach and serve as a mentor to the next generation!

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My career aspirations are on a continuum but I want to develop a career in which I can continue teaching others, learn from others, and create changes in the Mental Health, Education, and Civil Worlds at a Macro-level to sustain united, create equity, and increase effective community resources to those in need. I would love to be a Board Member of Education, the state, or the county.

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My passion for Social Work certainly grew when working alongside social workers with high risk families who needed serve mental and behavioral interventions. The assistance and services provided to those families, and their success stories motivated me into this career and educational path. Ultimately, I would love to get licensed and be a LCSW.

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I am currently finishing my Thesis for a M.A. in Human Development and hope to complete by July. So, this would be my second master's I am pursuing.
The highlight of my year so far is I was able to see my favorite artist in concert, Bad Bunny!
Also, I love to Box, play Basketball, go on a runs, take random road trips, and have game nights.