Meet Our Team

Rina Bañuelos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PPS credential holder with more than 25 years of experience in education and over 12 years in mental health. Her background spans early childhood education, community mental health, program management, and supervision, serving individuals from preschool through transitional age. As Mental Health Coordinator, Rina specializes in trauma-informed and neurophysiology-based approaches and is passionate about developing programs that increase access to mental health services in rural communities. A lifelong learner, she enjoys reading, staying active, traveling, and spending time with her family, including her three children, cats, and dog.  

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Gemma M. Velazquez Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC), with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. Her professional experience includes providing psychotherapy and trauma-informed mental health support to school-aged children, adolescents, and their families. She specializes in supporting students navigating social-emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related challenges that may impact their well-being and success at school and at home. She is passionate about creating safe, supportive, and collaborative environments where students and families feel heard, understood, and empowered. 

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Noemi comes with two years of clinical experience in working with children of all ages.  Her practice is grounded in Early Childhood Education and the idea that experiences throughout life shape who we are and how we understand ourselves.  As a school-based clinician, Noemi values the opportunity to support students not only in managing challenges, but also in recognizing their strengths and developing the skills they need to feel empowered and successful in school and beyond.  On personal time, Noemi enjoys connecting with nature, stretching, and spending time with her horses and cats. 

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Ruth is a bilingual Mental Health Clinician with a Master’s degree in Social Work. As a social worker, she is passionate about providing compassionate, culturally responsive support to students and families. She strives to create a safe and welcoming environment where every student feels heard, supported, and empowered to succeed.  

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Damian (D.J). Windsor is a Certified Wellness Coach with a background in social work and coaching. He is passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating supportive environments where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered. D.J. takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to promoting mental wellness, helping students navigate challenges, and achieve their goals. 

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Yocelyn Perez is a Bachelor of Social Work student at California State University, Chico, completing her internship with the Colusa County Office of Education. She is passionate about supporting children, youth, and families and creating environments where students feel heard, supported, and valued. Yocelyn brings a compassionate and understanding approach to her work and hopes to use her education and lived experiences to help students navigate challenges, build confidence, and reach their goals. 

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