Our Team
Kevin Brown has worked in the mental health and education fields since 2006. He has been a staff member with CVUHSD since 2016, before which, he was a Clinical Social Worker. Mr. Brown also currently serves as a Primary Counselor with the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center for alcohol and drug treatment. His professional background includes extensive work with children, adolescents and adults with developmental, behavioral, addiction and mental health problems. He has spent significant time working in academic, correctional and rehabilitation facilities providing a wide range of services to both underserved and underperforming populations. Areas of specialty include Clinical Psychotherapy, School Social Work and Addiction Medicine with an emphasis on child development and family dynamics. His thesis work centered around role modeling and the impact of relationships on teen mental health.
Mr. Brown offers both a professional level of intervention and personal commitment to those he serves. He believes that by using a holistic and strengths-based approach, meaningful and lasting recovery is achievable by both patients and their loved ones. Mr. Brown received his Bachelors in Psychology and Masters of Social Work degrees from California State University Long Beach. He is currently licensed by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has his Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work.
Kevin C. Brown, LCSW, PPSC
District Social Worker
Social Work Student Intern Program Field Coordinator
310-263-3179
Mrs. Lopez has been a school social worker for the last sixteen years. She comes to CVUHSD with a wide range of professional experiences varying from Gerontology, medical social work, Regional Center and educational setting.
In the first years of her career, she has been providing support to pupils and their families seeking socio-emotional support at two major school districts in Los Angeles. She’s worked in diverse and multi-cultural communities advocating for students who are at risk, needing various levels of support to achieve a higher level academically. The advocacy component ranges from social and mental health services, judiciary and familial structures. Responsively identifying the challenges students and their families face, her support encompasses the areas of mental health, homelessness, health, academic challenges, disability and unemployment.
Mrs. Lopez is currently providing interventions at Leuzinger High School and supervising Social Work Student Interns (Bachelor and Master level students). She possesses extensive training and experience as a School Social Worker, program coordinator and case manager.
Mrs. Lopez earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from California State University, Los Angeles in Social Work in 1999 and 2008, and a Pupil Services Credential with emphasis in Child Welfare and Attendance from California State University, Long Beach. Mrs. Lopez has demonstrated success in developing systems of student services and support, thus impacting pupils in areas of social and emotional well-being. Her dedication and passion to make a difference in the lives of youth and their families, is evident and her partnering efforts have been highlighted by two awards: “Community Leader of The Year” in 2010 and “Women’s Leadership” in 2017.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mrs. Lopez has experience in providing mental health services and support in both LA and Orange Counties. She has worked in multiple settings including public health, healthcare, mental health and school-based services. She has served both general and special education students from diverse ethnic/cultural populations. In her years as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor, Mrs. Lopez developed a passion for training educators, staff and families on identifying and intervening with youth in crisis. Currently, Mrs. Lopez remains committed to raising mental health awareness and social emotional literacy among Lawndale students and staff.
Mrs. Lopez is thankful to be serving the CV community. She looks forward to continuing to develop and grow the Lawndale Wellness Center, while building strong, positive relationships with students, staff and families. She remains committed to connecting and empowering students to reach their goals and maintain overall wellness.