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Carlos Marrero

Company: LEO Outpatient Healthcare Clinic

Location: Hartford and East Hartford

Entrepreneur

Company/organization description

We are a community-based children’s medical, dental, and mental health facility that provides all healthcare services to children, adolescents, and their families. Our services are designed to: (A) promote dental, medical, mental health and improve functioning in children, youth and families; and (B) effectively decrease the prevalence and incidence of medical, dental, mental illness, emotional disturbance, and social dysfunction. This entire clinic was opened and designed by CEO, Carlos Marrero

Tell us about the entrepreneurial milestones you accomplished?

I have opened mental health, medical, and dental clinic that is mental health/sensory adaptive. I have opened a virtual and metaverse special education college preparatory school that is partnered with local community collegesI have opened a low-income housing community that provides equitable access to rich and luxury housing for low-income familiesI have received the 40 under 40 award of Connecticut

What type of entrepreneur are you?

Scalable Venture - regional, national, or global business focus

What CT entrepreneur ecosystem resources have helped you succeed?

Hartford Hospital/Institute of Living Covenant Preparatory School and Trinity Academy School Hartford Public Schools

Nominator Justification

In 2013, Marrero founded The L.E.O Clinic (Latin Enrichment Organization) which has evolved from elderly mental health care to a children’s mental health care clinic. With five locations in Hartford and East Hartford, the clinic offers after-school programs for at-risk youth as well as in-home treatment options for children and families. Seeking to break down barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health and wellness, Marrero in 2019 developed an extended-day treatment facility for individuals

Community Builder

Tell us about your community building activities in 2020?

Winter Enrichment Bags-Provide seasonal clothing, hygiene supplies, and resources to the community/homeless Plant a Tooth Event-The dentist and dental staff go into the low-income housing communities to plant vegetables for the community garden Mobile Clinic-Provide free dental, medical, and behavioral health assessments at local shelters and community events such as the toddler and pre-k programs Free Turkeys to families in the area for the Holidays and 2 full free dinners

What community building goals did you accomplish or milestones did you hit in 2020?

Continue the following: Winter Enrichment Bags-Provide seasonal clothing, hygiene supplies, and resources to the community/homeless Plant a Tooth Event-The dentist and dental staff go into the low-income housing communities to plant vegetables for the community garden Mobile Clinic-Provide free dental, medical, and behavioral health assessments at local shelters and community events such as the toddler and pre-k programs Free Turkeys to families in the area for the Holidays and 2 full free di

Nominator Justification

From an early age, Marrero knew he had the power to change his community. As an ambitious student at East Hartford High School, Marrero received his certified nursing assistant certificate through Capital Community College before his high school diploma. His work led him to care for the elderly, including his beloved grandfather who at the time had progressing Alzheimer’s. Caring for the elderly helped Marrero discover the need for additional mental health services within his community.

Program

Describe your program

Community-based children’s medical, dental, and mental health facility that provides all healthcare services to children, adolescents, and their families. Our services are designed to: (A) promote dental, medical, mental health and improve functioning in children, youth and families; and (B) effectively decrease the prevalence and incidence of medical, dental, mental illness, emotional disturbance, and social dysfunction. This entire clinic was opened and designed by CEO, Carlos Marrero

What are the coolest, most popular features of your program?

Our mobile clinic is the coolest part of our program

What impact did your program make in 2020?

We have seen and assessed 4985 children and their families in the past year

Nominator Justification

Opened and led school-based clinics, school-based extended day treatment facilities, and intensive outpatient programs for children and families suffering from intense behavioral health difficulties and academic withdrawal. He is also the founder of Hartford licensed outpatient clinic providing community-based primary care, dental, and mental health outpatient programs. Founder Cambriella Academy School of Excellence Middle School, a private special education school and clinical day program

Economic Development

Company/organization description

Our mission is to impact our underprivileged communities by bridging the disparities gap by providing high-quality healthcare and educational services to underserved communities. We will do so by creating a luxury low-income housing community that will serve our racially diverse and underserved by providing on-site outpatient clinic services. This community will serve the housing community by providing wraparound services for the entire family such as primary healthcare, dental care, social

How are you engaged/involved in supporting/advocating for the CT entrepreneur ecosystem?

I have and continue to mentor CEO's and Business Owners

What improved in the CT entrepreneur ecosystem due to your involvement/advocacy in 2020?

I have supported 39 people in 2020 with opening their own businesses. This month I have opened a coffee shop and mobile jewlery store

Nominator Justification

Carlos has also opened an equitable housing program to help families and youth who have mental health disabilities have low income and high-quality housing.

Education

Company/organization description

I have currently opened a special education virtual middle and high school for students with mental health struggles as well as provide school-based clinic services to existing schools in the area

How do you train, educate or prepare entrepreneurs

I provide 1:1 couching, space availability, marketing experience, and much more

What impact did your program have in 2020?

I have supported 39 people in 2020 with opening their own businesses.

Nominator Justification

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, (Enrolled), Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT Sixth Year Certificate, Educational Leadership, CT Master of Social Work, Generalist of Social Work Practice, Springfield College, Springfield, MA Bachelor of Arts, Psychological Science and Sociology, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

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