About me
Emily Cummins Polk, M.S.W. Currently in a newer role as Social Emotional Wellness Coordinator, Emily has been a practicing social worker in Lennox School District for 21 years providing school-based services to children and families as well as professional development to teachers and staff members in the district. Responding to the community’s need for more comprehensive services, Emily co-founded Juntos, a thriving school-based wellness center serving students, families, community members and staff with a focus on trauma informed care. Emily is a native of Los Angeles and received her B.A. from Northwestern University in 1998 and her Masters in Social Welfare from UCLA in 2002.