Lianna Kressin
Basic Needs Campaign Lead at Statewide Poverty Action Network- Claim this Profile
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Mental Health First Aid
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Experience
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Statewide Poverty Action Network
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United States
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Public Policy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Basic Needs Campaign Lead
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Jun 2020 - Present
The Statewide Poverty Action Network is a coalition of thousands of individuals and organizations taking action to eliminate the root causes of poverty through state and federal public policy. We organize with a racial equity lens and believe that those most impacted by poverty should lead our work. The Statewide Poverty Action Network is a coalition of thousands of individuals and organizations taking action to eliminate the root causes of poverty through state and federal public policy. We organize with a racial equity lens and believe that those most impacted by poverty should lead our work.
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Partners for Our Children: University of Washington School of Social Work
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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MSW Policy Intern
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
-Participating in meetings with stakeholders, workgroups, and task forces to set legislative priorities -Researching and writing policy briefs in preparation for legislative session -Advocating for priorities during session in Olympia by meeting with members directly and strategizing with coalitions -Tracking bills related to child welfare, public assistance, behavioral health, and housing -Preparing bill tracking materials and updates for the public website -Participating in meetings with stakeholders, workgroups, and task forces to set legislative priorities -Researching and writing policy briefs in preparation for legislative session -Advocating for priorities during session in Olympia by meeting with members directly and strategizing with coalitions -Tracking bills related to child welfare, public assistance, behavioral health, and housing -Preparing bill tracking materials and updates for the public website
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City of Seattle
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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MSW Practicum Student/Youth Housing Consultant
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Nov 2018 - Sep 2019
Collaboration between All Home King County and City of Seattle’s Human Services Department: Practicum November 2018- June 2019; Contracted employee with King County June 2019- September 2019) -Participating in the planning and implementation of the End Youth Homelessness Now Campaign -Organizing and co-facilitating an interdisciplinary housing committee -Collaborating with youth with lived experience of homelessness -Engaging in learning circles for a variety of housing models including rapid re-housing, transitional living programs, and enhanced shelters -Developing materials to be used in conjunction with the 2019 Count Us In survey -Reviewing program policies and procedures to ensure alignment with Housing First principles
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Evergreen Recovery Centers
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Parent-Child Assistance Program Advocate
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Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
-Connecting clients with community resources and teaching clients to utilize resources independently -Assisting clients in navigating complex systems through hands-on teaching and engagement -Working with clients to solve complex life problems though goal setting and motivational interviewing -Establishing lasting report with clients, families, and support systems to provide relevant case management over a 3-year period -Maintaining all documentation and complete client evaluations according to IRB research protocol
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Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Case Manager
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
-Connecting guests to resources and empowering them to use them -Setting goals with guests and helping them achieve them -Encouraging guests and holding them accountable -Using a collaborative, wrap-around approach to support guests from many angles -Maintaining updated guest records
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Administrative Services Assistant
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
-Providing customer service to guests, staff and volunteers-Screening potential guests -Coordinating the guest intake process -Maintaining organization
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Education
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2018 - 2020
University of Washington School of Social Work
Master of Social Work - MSW, Administration and Policy Practice -
2007 - 2011
Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor's degree, Educational Ministries
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