Assistant Professor
Lehman College, CUNY
Dr. Cindy Bautista-Thomas, PhD, LCSW, RYT, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lehman College, CUNY, with over 25 years of experience as a social work educator, practitioner, and researcher. Her scholarship focuses on bilingual Latinx school social workers in K-12 settings, cultural agency, and equity in education. A licensed clinical social worker, she is the founder of Abundance Counseling Services, LCSW, PLLC, where she provides psychotherapy and consultation, and the co-founder of Velocity Visions, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in self-care, emotional intelligence, healing-centered practice, and anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is the co-author of School Social Work: A Direct Practice Guide (2nd ed.) and presents nationally on a variety of topics including self-care and leadership. Dr. Bautista-Thomas holds an MPhil and PhD in Urban Education from the CUNY Graduate Center, an MSW from the University at Albany, SUNY, and a BSW from SUNY Stony Brook. She integrates mindfulness into her work to promote holistic well-being. When she is not teaching, researching, or facilitating workshops, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring nature, and embracing the joy of community.
Disclosure information not submitted.
Neurodivergent Social Workers: Unmasking ADHD and Navigating Neurodivergence in Social Work
Saturday, October 25, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MT