Eric Hernandez

Ed.D., MSW

Eric was born in El Salvador and migrated to California at 12 years old where he settled in the greater L.A. area with his family. After graduating from high school, Eric attended Cal. Poly. Pomona where he played NCAA Division II Soccer and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Minor in Criminal Justice. Eric attended and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Masters in Social Work/School Counseling (MSW) in 2003.

After graduating with his MSW, Eric was hired by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to work as Pupil Services & Attendance Counselor. Eric served LAUSD for 20 years in various capacities: as an Adult Education Counselor and Instructor, K-12 & Alternative Education Counselor, and various other district level positions. After an extensive and diverse experience in education and to further expand his skills and knowledge in the field, Eric returned to USC to earn his Doctorate of Education in 2015.

Eric is a firm believer in the concept of being a life-long learner and has continued his education at UCLA Extension where he is completing the Alcohol & Drug Counseling Program. In his free time Eric enjoys riding his bike to the beach, attending sporting events and concerts, watching movies, and exploring the diverse foods and culture Los Angeles has to offer.