She is a strong proponent of Harm Reduction as a way to reduce stigma and increase access to services for clients who engage in high-risk behaviors. Wendy has worked in substance abuse treatment, supportive housing and medical settings providing individual and group therapy. Currently she serves as the Program Director of the Clinical Collaborative, a partnership program between San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services and Institute of Aging. The mission of the program is to promote clinical skill building through training, education and clinical consultancy.