Marcela was born in Colombia and immigrated to the United States at the age of 19. Graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Social Work and received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Florida International University. She has 10 years of experience in case management, social work, therapy and 25 years in coaching.
Marcela owns American Consulting and Social Service League and works directly with professional boards in every state in the country. Her business is focused on helping foreign trained individuals become a valuable asset in their new communities.
For the past 23 years, she has promoted self-sufficiency and education for the entire community, and in particular for immigrant and refugee communities, defending social justice. She have been an activist and community leader inside the Miami Dade County to improve the different programs of the public schools dedicated to decrease the amount of self-harm incidents.