Lisa Adkins

Lisa Adkins is an experienced school social worker currently employed at Coney Island Prep High School since August 2014, where responsibilities include assessing scholars for counseling needs, providing individual counseling for adolescents, facilitating peer group sessions, and conducting family counseling. Prior to this role, Lisa served as a Senior Clinician at Phoenix House from 2010 to August 2015, delivering peer support and individual substance abuse counseling. Lisa's earlier experience includes serving as a Military Police Corps Officer in the US Army from April 2005 to March 2012, where leadership and tactical security skills were developed. Lisa holds a Master's degree in Social Work from New York University (2013-2015) and a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Metropolitan College of New York (2010-2013).