New Directions for Veterans
Ren Ross has a diverse work experience that spans from 2006 to 2020. They started their career as an Army Enlisted in the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - Headquarters, where they served as a Human Resource Specialist and received commendations for outstanding performance.
After their military service, Ren worked as a Linguist and participated in joint training exercises with the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - SOT-A, supporting Green Berets in an Unconventional Warfare Environment.
Ren then transitioned to the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - SOT-B as a SIGINT Analyst and Special Operations Team-Bravo (SOT-B) member. They were responsible for setting up satellite systems and providing near real-time intelligence to operations overseas.
In 2014, Ren joined Affiiated Real Estate Group (AREG) as a Project Manager and Senior Project Coordinator, overseeing commercial office properties, vendor contracts, and special projects.
Their most recent work experience was with New Directions for Veterans, where they started as a Housing Placement Specialist, conducting housing assessments and collaborating with landlords and case managers to ensure stability. They later became a Project Manager, supporting the development of Permanent Supportive Housing Units for homeless veterans. In 2020, Ren assumed the role of Associate Director of Project Management.
Overall, Ren Ross has demonstrated a strong background in project management, operations, and team coordination through their work experience in both military and civilian settings.
Ren Ross obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in Criminal Justice - Forensic Psychology from Argosy University, which they attended from 2011 to 2014. Later, from 2014 to 2016, they pursued a Master's of Science degree in Criminology at Regis University.
New Directions for Veterans
Los Angeles County is the location of the country’s largest population of homeless Veterans, with more than 4,800 Veterans living on the streets on any given night. New Directions for Veterans has welcomed homeless veterans with open arms for 25 years. We continue to make great strides in supporting the needs of both male and female veterans from all generations and theatres of conflict. Our range of services are customized to each and every individual and encompass addiction recovery services, mental health therapy, case management, clothing, food, legal and tax assistance, workforce development, housing placement, family reunification services, and aftercare support. Our services are designed to address the complexities of homelessness given the wide range contributing factors, and our goal is that every veteran participant leaves New Directions with a job, stable income, a permanent home, and the skills to lead a healthy, productive life.