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Jennifer Saldana Luna
Jennifer, a passionate advocate for social justice and community work with the Latino population, is currently pursuing her second master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on the Latino community and the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) track at Santa Clara University. Previously, she completed her first master's degree in Clinical Psychotherapy at Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO), reaffirming her commitment to education in Jesuit institutions, having also studied at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO). Her professional journey is deeply connected to her personal and cultural background, she was born in Mexico and worked closely with the Latino community, especially with women. Jenny’s experience spans various roles in both the United States and Mexico, where she has collaborated in programs such as Thriving Neighbors, focusing on research and community engagement, and worked as a clinical psychologist treating patients with chronic kidney failure and spinal cord injury.
Her dedication to promoting equity and inclusion goes beyond the academic realm. She has been selected as a student ambassador for her Counseling Psychology program and began working with Dr. Llamas as a research assistant since the start of her graduate studies. Additionally, Jenny has a strong interest in women's sports and their integration into mental health, where she continues exploring the intersection between cultural awareness and its impact on women's sports.
Sol Ailen Caselles
Sol was born and raised in Mendoza, Argentina and moved to the United States at age 12. She is now in her second year of the Counseling Psychology program at Santa Clara University. After graduating from the University of Amsterdam in 2022 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sol worked as a behavior technician for 1.5 years, serving kids and teens on the autism spectrum and/or with other developmental disabilities, with most of her caseload including Latinx children. She also more recently worked at a high school providing wellness coaching to Latinx monolingual Spanish-speaking students. Starting in August 2025, Sol will begin her practicum at a middle school as a school-based therapy trainee.
Her clinical interests include working with Latinx children and teens with their families. She is on the MFT track with a double emphasis in Latinx, and child and adolescent counseling, and will graduate with her Master's in June 2026.
Sixela Ametller
Sixela Ametller is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Latinx and Health Counseling. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Havana in Cuba, where she was actively involved in the university's Teaching Assistants Movement, focusing on Communication and Development. As part of her role, she coordinated various student-led initiatives, including Escaramujo, a social justice program aimed at guiding adolescents with serious misdemeanors toward reevaluating their life choices following traumatic experiences.
After immigrating to the United States, Sixela worked at the Honduran Consulate in McAllen, Texas, from 2017 to 2018, where she provided support to the local Honduran community. She is currently completing her practicum at Santa Clara County, focusing on serving the Latinx population.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Sixela is the creator and host of Empoderas, a podcast that highlights the stories of Latinx women, fostering inspiration and empowerment within the community. Building on this initiative, she recently founded a nonprofit organization, We Are Empoderas, to expand the impact of her work and further support the Latinx community.
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