Erika Alvarado graduated from Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) in 2021 with an Associate of Social Work. Erika credits her encouragement, guidance, and willingness to help as a big part of her success. After graduating from NTCC, Erika transferred to East Texas A&M University, where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work in 2023 and her Master of Social Work in 2024. Outside of her career, Erika enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children, a daughter and a son. She is grateful for where her journey began and knows that the education, encouragement, and support she received at NTCC helped make her career possible.