Carisa Krikke

Carisa Krikke has extensive experience in social work and mental health management, currently serving as the SSVF Program Manager at Mental Health America of Los Angeles since April 2016. Previous roles include managing the Pico Recovery-Outpatient Program at the CLARE Foundation from July 2014 to March 2016, and providing mental health case management as a Housing Specialist at Vail Place from November 2007 to July 2014, where individualized treatment plans were developed for individuals with various mental health diagnoses. Carisa has also worked in hospice care and community health, overseeing social work services, running parenting programs, and advocating for victims of domestic violence. Carisa holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Dordt University and has a foundation in Biblical Studies from Kuyper College.