Bernadette “Bernie” Abrea, ACSW
Family Consultant

Bernadette Abrea graduated with honors from Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in Gerontology in 2018. She eventually earned her master’s degree in Social Work in 2021, specializing in health and aging. Bernie has always had a passion for caregiving and supporting others. Before college, she supported her mother in caring for her father until he passed away and then, as an undergrad, became caregiver to her uncle during his battle with cancer; both of these experiences catalyzed her interest in working with seniors and caregivers. While at Sac State, she interned at Del Oro, worked in a senior retirement home, and volunteered for the Alzheimer’s Association. During graduate school, she gained more experience by working at several senior services programs. According to Bernie, her experiences have helped her to understand the needs of seniors and family caregivers and develop a greater connection to their experiences. She feels she has come “full circle” and is grateful to be part of the Del Oro team. In the future, she intends to work toward become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and in her spare time she enjoys tending to her plants, drawing, painting, doing crafts, kickboxing, and spending time with family and friends.