Season 2 Ep. 8: The Importance of Advocacy and Authenticity with Casey Anderson

Mentor Moments Season Two Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell. Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling. This episode we feature Casey Anderson! Casey graduated from Maryville  University’s Rehabilitation Counseling program in 2017 and started my  career as crisis intervention advocate at YWCA St. Louis, offering  support to individuals who experienced emotional, physical and sexual  abuse. I then was promoted to the Program Supervisor of Crisis  Intervention where I continued developing professionally; planning and  facilitating community trainings, supporting a team of staff and  volunteers and developing partnerships. I left YWCA in March 2020,  joining VR as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in the St. Charles  office. I have found that my advocacy skills are valued here in my  position. I have been on various committees and I am the designated VRC  for the Work Based Learning program that coordinates and partners with  Workforce Development, a CRP, and local school districts. I love making  connections with others and watching folks discover confidence and  independence by achieving their employment goals. I look forward to  making a difference in people’s lives through our mission and vision  here with the MRAEC. Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube  MRA Eastern Chapter Blog