Lindsay Garascia

Lindsay Garascia serves as the Internship Program Manager at Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN) since November 2022. Previously, Lindsay held the position of Volunteer and Intern Supervisor/First Response Advocate at HAVEN Oakland County from March 2016 to November 2022, where responsibilities included the hiring and training of 48 volunteers and interns, leading to a 200% increase in participation. Lindsay authored and conducted over 15 training sessions for various stakeholders and led a Coordinated Community Response Team focused on systemic reforms for survivors of intimate partner violence. As a First Response Court Advocate, Lindsay managed a high caseload while attending court proceedings across Oakland County and ensuring compliance with deadlines. Educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Spanish from Central Michigan University.