Gwendolyn Diane Smith, Msw, Cfsw
About Gwendolyn Diane Smith, Msw, Cfsw
Gwendolyn Diane Smith is a seasoned social worker based in Mountain View, California, with over 17 years of experience in medical and financial social work. She specializes in elder care, healthcare management, and patient advocacy, holding degrees from San Jose State University and a fellowship from Stanford University School of Medicine.
Work at Financial Services
Gwendolyn Diane Smith has been employed at Financial Services as a Social Worker since 2019. In this role, she has developed strong skills in elder care and healthcare management. Additionally, she has served as a Medical and Certified Social Work Financial Consultant at the same organization since 2013, accumulating a total of 11 years of experience. Her work in Mountain View, California, focuses on providing social work services tailored to financial needs within the healthcare context.
Work at Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Gwendolyn Diane Smith has worked at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation for 17 years as a Medical and Certified Financial Social Worker. Her role involves patient advocacy and training, emphasizing her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. This position has allowed her to leverage her expertise in social work to support patients and their families in navigating complex medical and financial systems.
Education and Expertise
Gwendolyn Diane Smith holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Jose State University, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work from the same institution from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she participated in the Successful Aging Mini-Fellowship Program at Stanford University School of Medicine from 2013 to 2016, focusing on Ethnogeriatrics. She also earned an Associate of Arts degree in Development Disabilities from Chabot Community College from 1998 to 2001.
Background in Community and Social Services
Gwendolyn Diane Smith has a robust background in community and social services. Her extensive experience in medical social work and financial consulting has equipped her with the skills necessary to advocate for patients and navigate the healthcare landscape. Her focus on elder care and healthcare management reflects her commitment to serving vulnerable populations within her community.