One of those individuals who has been with us since our founding 8 years ago, is Via Care’s Chief Operating Officer, Lourdes Olivares. Lourdes is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Via Care, along with the organization’s program management. She is a graduate UCLA, where she studied Sociology in addition to Chicano/Chicana studies and Spanish Literature. She later attended USC, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work. She’s also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Lourdes’ “can-do” spirit is an inspiration around here, and if you ever have the pleasure of meeting her, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. One of her passions is serving as a resource and mentor to Via Care’s newer team members, and she still finds time to be active in the community as a volunteer, making a positive difference.