Laura Bridges is a licensed clinical social worker passionate about improving the well-being of her community. She earned both her master’s degree in social work and in public health from Boston University. She currently serves as the Behavioral Health Officer at La Clinica, an FQHC serving Jackson County in Oregon, supporting the growth and development of integrated behavioral health care within primary care and specialty behavioral services for youth in schools. As a public health social worker, she loves the opportunity to engage in and develop programs that are population based, prevention oriented and focused on wellness.