Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
Amanda Sprusansky is an experienced professional in advocacy and outreach, currently serving as an Advocacy & Outreach Specialist at the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) since April 2023. Prior to this role, Amanda worked as an Assistant Advocacy Manager at Newhouse from May 2022 to March 2023, and as a Shelter Advocate at Rose Brooks Center Inc. from December 2020 to May 2022. Amanda's earlier experiences include positions at AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC. as a Staffing Supervisor and Selling Manager, a temporary Partners in Health Intern at Waypoint NH, and a Public Policy Intern with the American Friends Service Committee. Amanda also has experience in customer service and administrative roles, including a stint at Walt Disney World as part of the Disney College Program. Amanda holds an Associate's degree in Human Services from New Hampshire Technical Institute and a High School Diploma from Pinkerton Academy.
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
MOCSA’s mission is to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and to prevent sexual violence in our community. Together we can create a community free from sexual assault and abuse. Our services are free of charge and available to survivors and their families in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We offer the following services: - 24-hour Crisis Services: 816-531-0233 & 913-642-0233 - Advocacy: hospital, legal, police, and court advocacy; support groups - Counseling: individual and group therapy - Education: age-appropriate programs for children in elementary, middle, and high schools; training for advocates, counselors, law enforcement, restaurant and bar staff, and other professionals - Prevention: supporting community based coalitions in both Missouri and Kansas to prevent sexual assault and other forms of violence