Vanessa M. Perry is Assistant Professor of Practice in the Master’s Counseling Program at The University of Arizona. Vanessa has worked as a clinical mental health counselor, vocational rehabilitation counselor, and disability rights advocate. As a professor, she enjoys researching and learning about Spanish-English bilingual counseling, clinical supervision, and counselor education. She is faculty advisor to the Counseling Program’s student organization, Counselors for Social Justice, a division of the American Counseling Association. In her free time she enjoys working as a Disaster Mental Health Volunteer for the American Red Cross.
Imelda was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico and after completing high school decided to move to Arizona to pursue higher education. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Social Work with an emphasis on children, youth and families, and a Masters in Public Administration from Arizona State University.Imelda lives in downtown Phoenix and likes to volunteer, travel and spend time with her family and friends enjoying the rich and diverse culture of Arizona.