Velma Cecilia Lara

Background

Lara, Velma Cecilia was born on March 8, 1953 in Edinburg, Texas, United States. Daughter of David Michael and Catalina (Dela Rosa) Ceballos.

Education

Bachelor in Social Welfare, Texas Tech University, 1975. Master of Science in Social Work, University Texas, Arlington, 1984.

Career

Eligibility worker, Texas Department Human Resources, Lubbock, 1975-1978; social worker, Texas Department Human Resources, Lubbock, 1978-1980; child protective worker, Texas Department Human Resources, Lubbock, 1980-1982, 84-87; director social services, St. Mary of the Plains Hospital, Lubbock, since 1987. Conductor private home studies for pending adoptions, including contracted services for Texas Department Protective Regulatory Superior vena cava syndrome. Assistant/assessor families Lubbock Indiana School District.

Achievements

• Velma Cecilia Lara has been listed as a noteworthy social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Ronald McDonald House, Lubbock, since 1992, Catholic Family Services, Lubbock, since 1993, Cooperative American Relief Everywhere. Certified leader Weight Watchers. Member National Association of Social Workers (national, local affiliate), Texas Hospital Association.

Interests

• Avocations: playing bridge, soccer.

Connections

1 child, Rebecca.

Father:

David Michael Ceballos

Mother:

Catalina (Dela Rosa) Ceballos

child:

Rebecca Lara