Carla B. M.

Carla B. M. is an accomplished professional in the field of social work, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Simmons University and the Behavioral Health Director for Addiction Treatment Services at Boston Medical Center. With extensive experience, Carla provides expert testimony and clinical assessments as a Private Social Services Expert for the Committee for Public Counsel Services and lectures at Harvard Medical School. Carla also founded and presides over the Cape Verdean Social Workers Association, aimed at addressing mental health and substance use issues within the Cape Verdean community. Active in various professional organizations, Carla holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from Sacred Heart University and has completed advanced degrees and certifications from prestigious institutions, contributing significantly to the discourse on social work and mental health advocacy.