Dsw Kathleen Acuesta Leynes Lcsw

Kathleen Acuesta Leynes is a highly experienced professional with a diverse work history. Kathleen Acuesta currently holds the position of Director of Professional Development and Curriculum Design at Youth Guidance since August 2022. In addition to their current role, Kathleen has been an Adjunct Professor at Aurora University since January 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a School Social Worker at Ridgewood High School from August 2008 to August 2022. Kathleen also has experience in research and assessment roles, having served as a Research and Evaluation Assessment Specialist at After School Matters from June 2019 to August 2019, and as an External Assessor from June 2016 to August 2018. Furthermore, Kathleen has held positions at the Institute of Health Research and Policy @ The University of Illinois at Chicago as a Senior Field Team/School Liaison from September 2004 to August 2008, and at the Institute for Juvenile Research @ The University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Psychiatry as a Universal Assessment Coordinator from September 2001 to September 2004.

Kathleen Acuesta Leynes, DSW, LCSW has an extensive educational background in the field of social work. Kathleen Acuesta completed their Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree with a specialization in Clinical Social Work at Aurora University from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, Kathleen earned their Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at The University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in School Social Work Professional Educator License. This degree was obtained from 2005 to 2008. Their educational journey began at the University of Illinois Chicago, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Applied Psychology from 1999 to 2003. Kathleen's educational history demonstrates their commitment to gaining knowledge and expertise in the field of social work, with a focus on clinical and school settings.