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KAdua Program

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[KAdua description here]

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Alexis A. David

Director of Clinical Programming

Judith Lucia I. Albano

KAdua Associateship Program - Clinical Supervisor 

Erin Mausisa Bolick

KAdua Internship Program - Clinical Supervisor 

Geraldine Punzalan

KAdua Internship Program - Clinical Supervisor 

Rachel Lastimosa

KAdua Associateship Program - ADUA Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Raju Desai

KAdua Associateship Program - ADUA Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

​Kendrick Hester

KAdua Internship Program - Mental Health Intern

Nikki Landayan

KAdua Internship Program - Mental Health Intern

Sabrina Belara

KAdua Internship Program - Mental Health Intern

Jessica Ponce

Lauren Lopez

Sam Marco

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KAdua Clinical Supervising Team

Languages Spoken: English, Basic Filipino
Affiliations: Kababayan SFUSD; Amado Khaya Initiative

Alexis A. David, LCSW, PPS (she/her/siya)

Director of Clinical Programming
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Alexis A. David (she/her/siya) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working as a Clinical Supervisor in San Francisco Unified School District.  She has a private practice in clinical supervision and consultation supporting BIPOC clinicians. She is a daughter of immigrants from Tarlac and Batangas, Philippines. Alexis was born and raised in Yelamu, Ramaytush Ohlone Territory. She is a mother to three brilliant beings. She is an alumni of San Francisco State University for both her Masters in Social Work (MSW) and undergraduate studies in Asian American Studies and Criminal Justice. She has worked in various capacities in Education through school social work; crisis and mental health consultation; teaching Ethnic Studies and Filipinx/a/o Studies; working with youth and families in foster care and youth impacted in the juvenile justice system;  youth substance abuse treatment and prevention; youth development and community organizing.

​​Alexis is one of the founding members of the Filipino Mental Health Initiative-San Francisco (FMHI-SF) launched in 2012 and leading therapeutic programming to the community in the SF Bay area. In 2023, Alexis joined the Amado Khaya Initiative Advisory Board to support the legacy of community organizing and activism from the late Amado Khaya Canham Rodriguez. Alexis believes that promoting mental and community wellness in the Filipinx community creates access points to collective healing and lays pathways of compassion for ourselves and one another.

Languages Spoken: English, Tagalog (Understands Fluently)

Judith Lucia I. Albano (she/her)

 ​KAdua Associateship Program - Clinical Supervisor
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My journey to licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist began with levels of challenges and healing, creating a passion to share what I have learned through the power of self-compassion and the will to grow. The experience of being raised by Filipino immigrant parents, and navigating through the developmental and cultural challenges within my traditional family context, have led me to develop a strong sense of curiosity toward self-realization. I had the openness and curiosity guiding my way through self-inquiry to reach a level of deeper self-awareness and a sense of purpose in my life. As a result, I have been able to build bridges between my two worlds while maintaining a strong connection to my inner voice.

​With my particular upbringing, I came to appreciate there was no better time and opportunity to deepen my understanding of the human psyche, emotion, and body in the context of culture. The three are strongly woven when responding to pleasant or painful experiences. I attended the California Institute of Integral Studies and earned my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Community Mental Health. On my path to licensure, I have worked with children, adults, and families in community clinics and schools in the Bay Area. Currently, I maintain a private practice in San Mateo and San Francisco, and see individuals from very diverse ethnicities and backgrounds. I am trained in Brainspotting, a certified Brainspotting Therapist, and a certified IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapist .
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My approach in psychotherapy is collaborative and engaged with curiosity and compassion. I bring my curious self into every session with attention to the natural shifts in each individual’s process. I value each shift as a new piece of information to help find the individual’s experience and build on his/her/their strengths to create a more integrated and healthy perspective. I also provide supportive and practical feedback to assist them effectively. Using creativity, I incorporate different techniques that meet the unique needs of each individual. With compassion and non-judgment, this process allows for a greater level of safety and openness, which in turn leads to deeper insight and personal growth that the individuals are committed to obtaining. I use this technique in whatever path of treatment the individual is open to explore.

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Affiliations: San Francisco Unified School District; Kababayan

Erin Mausisa Bolick, ASW (she/her)

KAdua Internship Program - Clinical Supervisor
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Erin is mixed with Filipina and white. Her mom was born in Manila, Philippines and her father is from New Jersey. Erin’s mother immigrated to San Francisco with her older sister when she was six years old, being separated from her mother for several years.

Erin grew up with the Filipina side of her family in their family’s house in Haight Ashbury. ​Starting at the age of twelve Erin suffered the loss of three young tragic deaths in her family in a span of four years, including one suicide. Being raised in a Filipino Catholic family and trying to heal from the impacts of young death, and specifically suicide, brought Erin years of pain. It was the process grieving and healing from the loss by suicide, along with her work with children and their famlies that led her to move into the mental health profession.
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After eleven years as a classroom teacher in both elementary and high school, Erin began her journey towards becoming a therapist when she made a transition into Restorative Practice, working with the Social Worker in the School Wellness Center. Erin found the need to be part of leading and creating healthy and restorative school communities, which became a passion of hers. Her professional and personal experience influenced her decision to return to grad school to complete her Masters in School Social Work. Erin is starting her nineteenth year in San Francisco Unified School District. This is her third year as a School Social Worker. 

I was raised around a lot of religion and spiritual influences. My father is a Buddhist and my Lola, a devout Catholic. My Lola was a widow, single mother, and immigrant before she turned forty. She also lost three children of her own. Death was a big part of her young life. Like my Lola, death was and is a big part of my life. Growing up I lived in my Lola’s home, where she kept many altars all over her house. Stories of the dead, and keeping them alive were part of my childhood. I have incorporated these practices into my mental health work.

I found Aztec dance when my Lola died in 1998, and I have taken that on as my spirituality and “church.” In addition to my dance prayer I  found my own healing through different somatic modalities; therapy, yoga, copal, altars, story telling, and working with youth and families. I believe that there are many non-traditional modalities of therapy that can be incorporated with talk therapy. Connecting with our ancestors, and building on our strengths and personal experiences through these modalities can be one way to start healing and creating a stronger sense of self.

Languages Spoken: English
Affiliations: San Francisco Unified School District

Geraldine Punzalan, ASW

KAdua Internship Program - Clinical Supervisor
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Born and raised in the Avenues aka the Sunset District until I was 12, I went to Ulloa ES and AP Giannini MS before moving to Daly City and continued at Ben Franklin MS and went to Westmoor HS. I am a 2nd generation child of immigrant parents from Batangas, PI and the youngest of 3 siblings. I will always be an SF Giants fan, I love pretty much anything ube. I am a proud Pinay School Social Worker, and this is my 10th year working in SFUSD. I am also navigating life as a wife and mom of two small but fierce pinay warriors growing up in these wild times!

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KAdua Associates and Interns 2025-2026

Languages Spoken: English
Affiliations: All My Usos

Jessica Ponce (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
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Hello families! My name is Jessica Ponce, and I’m a Marriage and Family therapist trainee here to support students and families in nurturing emotional well-being, identity, and connection. As a Filipino-Vietnamese American clinician, I deeply value the role of family, culture, and community in healing. My goal is to create a welcoming space where individuals feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow—both personally and culturally.

Languages Spoken: English
Affiliations: SFUSD

Lauren Lopez (she/her)

Master of Social Work Intern
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Hi there! My name is Lauren, I am currently in my 1st year of a Master’s program at San Francisco State University and interning at Visitacion Valley Elementary School. I'm a first generation Latina from southern California but have strong ties to the Bay Area and spent a lot of time here growing up! I received my B.A. in Psychology at UC Berkeley, and have spent the last 6+ years working various roles in case management, counseling, and victim advocacy. I enjoy music, making ceramics and spending time outdoors.

Languages Spoken: English
Affiliations: SFUSD, SFSU, Progress Foundation

Sam Marco (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
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Samantha “Sam” Marco (she/her) is a Filipino graduate counseling trainee at SF State and an intern with SFUSD’s Student Intervention Team. Guided by cultural humility and community care, Sam is committed to increasing access to mental health support for Filipino and other marginalized youth. Her clinical areas of interest include trauma, ADHD, family dynamics, and supporting young people navigating academic stress and identity development.

Sam is passionate about creating spaces where students and families feel seen, respected, and understood. Outside of her clinical work, Sam enjoys experimenting with new recipes, playing video games, and spending time with loved ones.

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