Vanessa Alarcón, Lcsw, Lac, Acs Email & Phone Number

✋🏽💬 ¡Hablo Español! Here’s a bit about me.🌎 What Drives Me:My mission is to view the problems around us as opportunities for change. I aim to develop strategic partnerships to represent those facing marginalization and influence decision-makers towards social justice. 👋🏽 What I Contribute: On a team or board, I provide visionary leadership, enthusiastic collaboration, and a DEI-driven lens. I have experience in healthcare and pastoral ministry. Currently, I am the Denver Region Co-Representative for the National Association of Social Workers, Colorado Chapter. I have also served on various boards for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church at a local, conference, union, and division level. 🤲🏽 How I’m Contributing: One of the new projects I'm leading is the NASW-CO’s Hispanic/Latine Social Workers Affinity Group. If you're interested in learning more or would like to attend one of our gatherings, let’s connect so that you can stay in the loop!🎙Public Speaking:My experience and training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addictions Counselor has given me the opportunity to participate in local and national public speaking engagements for government entities, educational institutions and faith communities. I currently host Community Reach Center's “Reach for Wellness” podcast, which focuses on mental health awareness.🤝 Let’s Connect: I’m eager to chat with professionals in the field about▫️ Self-care practices for healthcare providers▫️ Best practices for multilingual treatment▫️ State and national healthcare legislation▫️ Experiences from women of color leading in industries where they have been historically underrepresented