Lorena R.

Lorena R. has extensive experience in mental health and community services, currently serving as the Assistant Program Director at the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) since July 2012. This role involves scheduling over 90 annual trainings for 4,000+ professionals statewide and converting in-person trainings to online formats during the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous positions at CUCS include Re-entry Entitlements Coordinator and Single Point of Access Case Management/ACT Consultant, where responsibilities included training, supervising staff, and managing applications for seriously mentally ill clients. Lorena R. has also worked as a therapist and case manager in various organizations, providing therapy, crisis intervention, and case management for clients with severe mental illness. Academic qualifications include a Master’s in Forensic Psychology and additional certifications in life coaching and audio technology.