Biography and education

Ms. Lea R. Velez, LMSW, M.S., has served as a Lecturer at the Texas State School of Social Work since 2014. She has over 20 years of diverse practice experience, working with individuals experiencing homelessness, youth, and initiatives to promote wellness for all individuals. Ms. Velez, who is currently a doctoral student and is interested in wellness initiatives to improve quality of life for elders, homelessness, families of the incarcerated, and social work education.

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Research Interests