As a medical assistant at Growth Extended, Jeanette cares for the health and wellbeing of our clients by monitoring their vitals, tracking and administering medications and educating our residents about their medications and diagnoses. Jeanette’s main goal for clients is helping them learn to care for their own physical wellbeing through exercise, hygiene and good nutrition.
Prior to her work with Growth Extended, Jeanette worked as a tutor for children of migrants who struggled with math, English and reading. She also volunteered her time at the East Los Angeles Women’s center where she aided victims of domestic violence.

Jeanette holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern California. She describes her choice to study psychology as an easy one. Jeanette has always been interested in helping others, building meaningful relationships and come to understand themselves more thoroughly.

According to Jeanette, the “good vibes” at Growth Extended are what makes her glad to come to work each day. Jeanette takes great pride in knowing that the work she does with our clients is very important, and she loves to be a positive role model for teens in need. She cherishes her role as a mentor and strives to have an impact on every teen whom she works with.

Outside of her role as a medical assistant, Jeanette enjoys music, particularly playing the drums and singing. She also enjoys reading suspense, thriller and young adult novels as well as classic novels such as Pride and Prejudice. Her favorite book s are “A Certain Slant of Light” by Laura Whit comb and the Harry Potter series. Jeanette is the proud owner of two cats and a dwarf rabbit. She is a genuine and caring person we are glad to have as a part of our team.