Valerie Yarema, MSW

Valerie Yarema, MSW, is the assistant director and a lead facilitator for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) + UCLA Early Childhood Fellowship, as well as a curriculum developer and facilitator for the UCLA Strategies for Enhancing Early Developmental Success (SEEDS) program. In all of these roles, Ms. Yarema utilizes a trauma informed lens to promote the school readiness and emotional wellbeing of young children while supporting the growth and development of early childhood professionals. She has worked clinically in a variety of settings, including community mental health, school-based therapeutic support, private practice, and home visitation. Ms. Yarema is a graduate of UCLA’s Master of Social Welfare (MSW) program with a concentration in Child and Family Well-Being.