Dr. Mendez is a licensed psychologist in the Virgin Islands. She is a member and former president of the Association of Virgin Islands Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Mendez is originally from Puerto Rico, but has made St. Croix her home for the past 40 years. She is fully bilingual (Spanish and English). She worked as a psychologist for the Department of Education (Educational Diagnostic Center) and the Department of Health (Mental Health Clinic). She retired from government work and is presently providing counseling services for Island Therapy Solutions.