Gilberto Maldonado began his career with Sea Mar on December 2015 as the Mental Health Therapist at the Tacoma Adult Treatment Center. Before joining Sea Mar, Gilberto worked at a private psychiatric hospital in Kentucky as part of a multidisciplinary team in a co-occurring setting. Gilberto completed his undergraduate work in Social Sciences while serving on active duty in the United States Army. He then completed his Master of Social Work degree at the University of Louisville while specializing in drug and alcohol counseling.

Gilberto is a veteran of the Armed Forces with more than 20 years of active federal service. He is an advocate for veterans and their families along with all underserved populations in our community. He is active in networking and connecting veterans and their families with resources through VA offices and local representatives.

Gilberto also enjoys volunteering as a coach for local youth sports. He is active in promoting healthy active lifestyles for youth and makes it a priority to encourage positive attitudes and team building. Gilberto enjoys participating in recreational sports as well along with outdoor activities that include, hiking, camping and surfing