Our Team

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    Begonia Weslow

    Meet Begonia Weslow, LEP #4601

    Chief Executive Officer

    Begonia Weslow is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empower Bright Minds Psychology.Begonia is deeply committed to the professional development of future providers. Inspired by a passion for mental health, educational equity, and giving back, Begonia established Empower Bright Minds to serve the very community where she grew up. She continues to lead the practice with compassion, cultural humility, and a strong dedication to meaningful, community-centered care.

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    Jorge J. Alvarez

    Meet Jorge J. Alvarez, LEP #2981, LMFT #43651

    Clinical Supervisor

    Jorge J. Alvarez is a seasoned Clinical Supervisor with dual licensure as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). With a strong foundation as a former school psychologist, he brings decades of experience supporting children and adults across both educational and clinical settings. He is a valued member of Empower Bright Minds Psychology, providing expert supervision and mentorship to our associates.

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    Kathleen (Kat) Baca Leaños

    Meet Kathleen (Kat) Baca Leaños, LCSW # 347153

    Clinical Supervisor

    Kat is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience serving children, adolescents, and families across public child welfare, community behavioral health, and school-based mental health settings. Her extensive clinical background, compassionate approach, and dedication to supporting the growth of both clients and clinicians make her an incredible addition to our practice.

    Kat is deeply passionate about mentoring emerging clinicians through reflective supervision and evidence-based, person-centered care. She brings a strong commitment to strengthening clinical skills, developing meaningful and sustainable interventions, and fostering collaborative systems of care that support the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

    We are truly excited to have Kat join our growing team and look forward to the knowledge, warmth, and expertise she will bring to Empower Bright Minds Psychology. Welcome, Kat — we are so happy to have you with us!

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    Orlando A. Figueroa

    Meet Orlando A. Figueroa, LEP #4459

    Licensed Educational Psychologist

    Orlando brings a wealth of experience, with a strong foundation in education, mental health, and student advocacy. Before becoming a school psychologist, he taught 6th grade and worked as an Intervention Teacher, Educational Advocate, and Behavior Technician—roles that deepened his understanding of diverse student needs. He specializes in psychoeducational assessments across all grade levels, with expertise in Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and Emotional Disability. Orlando is committed to delivering evidence-based evaluations and personalized recommendations that help students succeed both academically and emotionally.

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    Meet Jesse Hernandez,

    Executive Assistant

    We are thrilled to welcome Jesse as the new Executive Assistant at Empower Bright Minds Psychology! With over 10 years of extensive experience in administration and back-office operations, Jesse brings exceptional organizational expertise and dedicated support to our team.

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    Eleanor Parks