Clarissa Renee Encino

Clarissa R. Encino
  • Doctoral Student, DSW Program
  • LMSW

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Biography —

Clarissa Renee Encino is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Renee has a Bachelor of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University and as Master of Social Work from Baylor University.

Encino is currently the MSW Field Coordinator for the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Social Work program.

She previously worked as a school-based mental health professional and social worker with KIPP Texas Public Schools. Before that, she served as a medical social worker in the hematology/oncology unit, supporting patients and their families as they navigated new diagnoses.

Research —

Practice and Research Focus Areas

Encino's doctoral research focuses on Hispanic/Latinos in higher education and administration.