CBH-Houston Monthly Meeting

Dr. Yolanda Ross brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work in clinical and addiction  counseling, with over a decade of experience in the field of addiction counseling and HIV advocacy. She  is a woman in long-term recovery and is a mother to an adult daughter who is living with Fetal Alcohol  Syndrome (FAS). She is also a woman who is thriving and living strong with HIV for over 18 years. Ms.  Ross currently works at Santa Maria Hostel, which is a residential treatment facility that helps empower  women and their families to lead healthy, successful, productive, and self-fulfilling lives. Ms. Ross is also  a part-instructor at the University of Kentucky. She is very passionate about serving women and families  who are in recovery from addiction and trauma and building a strong foundation for long-term success.  She has dedicated her life to helping women achieve long-term sobriety and is empowered to be a  champion for the cause of social justice and diversity. Ms. Ross holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)  from the University of Clear-Lake and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Houston. In  addition, she holds a second Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of  Houston-Clear Lake. Ms. Ross recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with her Doctorate in  Social Work (DSW) and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of women facing challenges  related to substance use and living with HIV/AIDS.