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Benny is from San Antonio, Texas and is proud to be the first person in his family to go to high school and earn a college degree. This is his second career after retiring as a nationally certified sign language interpreter. Benny has a passion for working with individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. He takes pride in ensuring each patient is seen and heard while providing a safe space to be vulnerable. Previous experience includes working with individuals who have been incarcerated, acute mental health requiring psychiatric admission and treatment, and providing grief therapy for life changing events. Benny is a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps, a cancer survivor, a proud uncle, a good son, as well as an advocate for those who are marginalized in our society. Benny practices selfcare by laughing as much as possible, journaling, meditating, feeling his feelings, and going to the movies with friends and family.