Vanessa Cortez

Vanessa Cortez is a dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience in crisis management and psycho-social rehabilitation. Currently serving as a Crisis Case Manager at Ozaukee County since February 2023, Vanessa previously worked as a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Clinician at Leyden Family Service & Mental Health Center, where responsibilities included clinical interventions, group therapy co-facilitation, and treatment plan updates. Prior roles include Community Mental Health Worker at Cornerstone Services, INC, focusing on connecting underserved populations with essential resources, and Manager at Dunkin' Donuts, where Vanessa honed skills in employee training and financial management. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lewis University and graduated with an Honors Diploma from Argo Community High School.