Valerie Villano

Valerie Villano, LICSW, is an experienced clinical supervisor and consultant at the Justice Resource Institute, where responsibilities include overseeing clinical services and providing trauma-informed therapy to young females in a residential setting. With a progressive career at the Walden Street School, roles have encompassed Assistant Program Director, Director of Operations, and Clinical Director, highlighting expertise in staff supervision, training, and program oversight. Prior experience includes positions at Boston Youth Sanctuary, The Home for Little Wanderers, and various internships focusing on social work and mental health research. Valerie Villano holds a Master of Social Work from Simmons University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Hispanic Language and Literature from Boston University.