Maricela Acosta
Maricela Acosta serves as the Senior Programs Manager at Miracles for Kids, where she supports families navigating the overwhelming challenges of caring for a critically ill child.
She oversees intake for the Lifeline (Bill Pay) Program and manages the Balance Program, which provides mental health support to families navigating difficult circumstances.
In her role, Maricela leads the Programs team by supervising staff, guiding professional development, and ensuring high quality case management and therapy services. She collaborates closely with hospitals, community partners, and internal departments to coordinate comprehensive care. She also analyzes program data to measure impact and prepares budgets, financial summaries, and outcome reports.
Before joining Miracles for Kids, Maricela worked at the Child Abuse Prevention Center, where she provided mental health services to underserved communities and managed the Outreach and Engagement Department. Her background includes crisis intervention, case management, program planning, and community outreach.
Maricela holds multiple mental health certificates through the Health Care Agency and is a certified Pharmacy Technician. She has completed specialized trainings including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (2025), The Sixth Stage of Grief (2024), and Anger Management (2025) through PESI. She earned her bachelor’s degree in theology with a focus in counseling in 2025 and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in psychology and Pastoral Counseling through Legacy University.
She enjoys volunteering at Legacy Church, trying new food, traveling with her family, and spending quality time with her children.