Alana Purnell

Alana Purnell is a skilled crisis counselor currently employed at Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. since July 2020, with previous experience as a service coordinator and counselor at Sheppard Pratt from June 2019 to October 2020, and as a direct care counselor at the Center for Social Change from March 2019 to July 2019. Alana began professional experience as a student intern at the Division of Probation & Parole in early 2016. Alana holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Towson University, received in 2019, and an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Wor-Wic Community College, obtained in 2016. Currently pursuing a Master of Social Work with a focus on Clinical/Medical Social Work at Walden University, Alana's educational background complements extensive practical experience in crisis intervention and social services.