About

Guillermo was born and raised in Mexico City. He is a recently graduated student with a Masters’ Degree in Library Science from the University of North Texas. He got his bachelor’s degree in Library Science from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), in Mexico City, Mexico. He moved to the United States in 2005. Guillermo currently oversees the literacy, ESL and Immigrant Services office at the Glendale Downtown Central Library. He is also the Spanish Outreach contact at the library.

As an immigrant of Hispanic origin and a regular user of the library, Guillermo recognizes the importance of diversity and social inclusion by providing library services for the Hispanic community.

Hispanics share a collective cultural identity, but at the same time we have different cultural backgrounds. Therefore, cultural diversity is one of the things that is crucial to recognize when working with Spanish speakers. Providing library services for Hispanics is not an easy task. It requires true participation of the Hispanic community through outreach programs, as well as being creative in finding ways to engage the community to use the services of the library.

Judith holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC), Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, both from California State University Northridge (CSUN).

Judith currently works at Pacific Clinics in Glendale- a community-based mental health agency- as a Pre-Licensed Mental Health Therapist. In this role, Judith provides outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in the Glendale area. Judith is in the process of completing her clinical licensing requirements to obtain her LCSW.

Prior to pursuing a career in social work, Judith worked at the American Red Cross in the biomedical (blood banking) training and development division for over 11 years. While at the American Red Cross, Judith utilized her leadership skills to successfully implement various company-wide regulated-training and compliance initiatives.

Judith is a current member of the Oakmont League, a philanthropic organization supporting various community projects, schools, and organizations in Glendale. Judith is also an active member of various professional organizations, such as the National Association of Social Workers, the American Psychological Association, the American Association of Public Administration, and the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators.

Judith has extensive volunteer experience with groups, such as Glendale Sunrise Rotary, Asencia Homeless Shelter, Los Angeles Food Bank, Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).

Judith’s passion to help others, love of learning, leadership abilities, and vested interest in the community she works, lives, and grew up in led her to pursue a position in the Glendale Latino Association Board.

In her spare time, Judith enjoys nature, hiking, traveling, good food/wine, reading, listening to podcasts, and binge-watching her favorite shows. Above all, Judith loves spending time with her husband, family, friends, and two dogs Pinot and Geo.