Global Refuge
Ana Lucia Parker has a background in social work, with experience in various roles such as Advocate, Counselor, and Case Manager. Currently working at Global Refuge as a PRS Intervention Case Manager, Ana previously held positions at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Connections for Abused Women and their Children, and Heartland Alliance. Ana holds a Master of Social Work degree from Northeastern Illinois University, focusing on Practice with Vulnerable Populations, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from St Augustine College.
Global Refuge
Welcoming newcomers since 1939 through advocacy, care, and empowerment. Formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). We help people seeking safety from persecution in their home countries and reunite families torn apart by conflict. We resettle refugees. We protect vulnerable children who arrive alone in the United States. We advocate for compassion and justice for all migrants. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is a champion for all uprooted people. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.