Jesselly De La Cruz
Executive Director
Dr. Jesselly De La Cruz, LCSW, earned her BA in Political Science from Rider University and both her MSW and DSW from Rutgers University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and currently serves as Executive Director of the Latino Action Network Foundation, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing progressive policy. A daughter of immigrants and an alumna of the NJ Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program, Dr. De La Cruz has spent her career supporting underserved communities. She has held roles in direct services and program management across various Latino advocacy organizations and completed a post-graduate certificate in Family Therapy from the Multicultural Family Institute. With over 15 years of experience as a bilingual clinician, Dr. De La Cruz provides individual, group, family, and community-based treatment in both English and Spanish. Her expertise includes Latino mental health, trauma-informed care, and clinical supervision. She is committed to the development of future social workers, serving as a field instructor and mentor.
Dr. De La Cruz is a Lifetime Member and Past President of the Latino Mental Health Association of NJ, a Clinical and Research Member of the NJ Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, and an active leader within the National Association of Social Workers – NJ Chapter. She is also a published author and frequent presenter on topics related to trauma, mental health, and culturally responsive care.
