Vanessa Figueroa

Vanessa Figueroa is a Clinical Social Worker I at Rushford since October 2019, where responsibilities include educating on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within leadership forums and promoting inclusive work environments aligned with CLAS standards. Vanessa has experience as a case manager for young adult services, facilitating individual and group sessions for clients aged 18-25, and engaging in community outreach. Previous roles include Clinical Social Work Intern at Hartford HealthCare and Recovery Assistant at Change Incorporated, focusing on supporting clients with diverse mental and physical diagnoses. Vanessa also gained research experience as a Research Assistant Intern at Central Connecticut State University. Currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at Sacred Heart University, Vanessa holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University.