The Alliance for Aging is pleased to welcome Jessica Malvicino to our Board of Directors. A South Florida native with more than a decade of behavioral health experience, Jessica brings a commitment to mental health awareness, education, and advocacy to the Alliance’s work serving older adults and caregivers.
Jessica is a licensed mental health counselor, counselor educator, and clinical leader. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Florida International University and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She is currently completing her dissertation toward a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, with a specialization in addiction counseling.
Leadership in counseling and education
A National Certified Counselor, Jessica serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the National Board for Certified Counselors and is a member of its Job Analysis Task Force and Examination Sensitivity and Bias Review Committee. She has served on the American Counseling Association’s Governance and Board Operations Committee and is an active member of its Human Rights Committee.
Jessica is President of the Florida Association of Counselor Education & Supervision (FACES) and of Comunidad, Walden University’s Latinx student affinity group. In 2023, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized her leadership and community service with its Healthcare Champion Emerging Leader Award.
In her clinical work, Jessica is a certified Level II TEAM-CBT therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, habits, and addictions.
A commitment to advocacy and community
Jessica’s professional path also reflects a lifelong connection to the arts. She began ballet training at age three and performed with Miami City Ballet and Ballet Concerto Company. Her experience includes television reporting and hosting, performances with internationally recognized artists, and ongoing media engagement through the podcast Esto es una Catarsis.
As an advocate for access to mental health care, Jessica joined fellow counselors in Washington, D.C., for the American Counseling Association’s Hill Day, meeting with congressional offices to champion policies that expand access to care. She also advocates for women and children, supports women facing fertility challenges, and serves on the executive boards of educational institutions.
Please join us in welcoming Jessica to the Alliance for Aging. We look forward to the experience, perspective, and dedication she brings to our Board.