Zhen Barrientos

Zhen Barrientos, MA, LPC, serves as the Community Development Commissioner for District 7 in the City of Dallas since December 2019 and is actively involved as a Class 8 Upstander with the Mayor's Star Council since July 2019. As CEO and Licensed Professional Counselor at Zhen Counseling, PLLC since January 2019, Zhen aims to uplift individuals through tailored counseling and wellness practices. Additionally, Zhen is the founder of Elevate to 528, which promotes personal growth within communities. Previous experience includes roles at Timberlawn Mental Health System and The Salvation Army, alongside a position as Chief Compliance & Safety Officer at Smiley Dental & Orthodontics. Zhen holds a Master of Science in Criminology from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University.