Andrea Raya, LMSW has had a diverse range of work experiences in the field of social work. Their most recent position was at Rose Brooks Center Inc., where they served as the Director of Community Programs starting in August 2021. Prior to this role, they were the Bridge Program Manager at the same organization from October 2020 to July 2021.
Before joining Rose Brooks Center Inc., Andrea worked at Synergy Services, Inc. as the Domestic Violence Center Program Manager from May 2014 to October 2020.
From 2008 to 2014, Andrea held multiple roles at Rose Brooks Center Inc. including Bridge Coordinator. In this position, they provided advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence, conducted trainings and outreach education to medical staff. Andrea also served as a Domestic Violence Advocate from 2008 to 2011, providing domestic violence medical advocacy to patients in various hospitals in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. From 2012 to 2014, they served as a domestic violence shelter advocate, supporting clients and assisting with shelter operations.
Additionally, Andrea worked as a Program Coordinator at Harmony from June 2006 to July 2011. Andrea coordinated and facilitated diversity and inclusion workshops and summer programs for high school-aged youth.
Lastly, Andrea also served as a Program Coordinator at Young Women on the Move from January 2006 to July 2011. Andrea coordinated a health and empowerment after-school program for young women in the Kansas City, Kansas School District.
Overall, Andrea Raya, LMSW has a strong background in domestic violence advocacy and program coordination, with experience in community programs, program management, and providing support to survivors.
Andrea Raya, LMSW, obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2010. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences at The University of Kansas between 2002 and 2005. In January 2022, Andrea obtained a Social Worker License from the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards), which included various classes.
August, 2021 - present
October, 2020
August, 2011
January, 2008