Patty Perez

Intern

Patty Perez (she/ella) is a bilingual clinical social work intern at CERI and a second-year master's in social work student at Smith College. She is a Bay Area local, born and raised in the mission district of San Francisco. Patty identifies as a first-generation, queer Mexican-American mujer and has worked in the legal advocacy and non-profit space for over a decade. She has extensive experience serving communities impacted by institutional, political, and systemic oppression. She is passionate about working with people to provide a safe space for self-exploration and healing. In her free time, Patty loves trying new cuisine, being in nature, and following Bay Area sports teams.