Anna Buckingham

Anna Buckingham is a skilled mental health clinician with extensive experience in various roles focused on youth and social justice. Currently employed at Rosecrance Health Network since July 2021, Anna previously served as the Director of Gender Services at the Cook County Government's Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, where expertise in issues concerning detained female-identified and LGBTQI youth was demonstrated. Additional roles include volunteer advocacy for animal adoption with One Tail at a Time and contributions to youth-focused healthcare with the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health. Anna has also coordinated clinical operations at Jewish Child & Family Services and provided school-based counseling for children at Arbour Counseling Services. Anna holds a Master's degree in Art Therapy from Lesley University and a BFA in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago.