Jennifer Perez, LCSW, PPSC
Coordinator, School-Based Mental Health and Wellness
Biography
Jennifer serves as a School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator at the Sacramento County Office of Education. She leads mental health and wellness initiatives across school sites, providing clinical guidance and professional development to educators and school-based clinicians. Jennifer is passionate about creating supportive environments where students can thrive emotionally and academically.
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential and advanced training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and suicide intervention. Her work focuses on building strong partnerships between schools, families, and community agencies to ensure comprehensive, student-centered care. With over a decade of experience in mental health services, Jennifer is deeply committed to promoting equity and access for all students.
Outside her professional life, Jennifer enjoys hiking alongside her husband, two adventurous toddlers, and two dogs Enzo and Simba.