Elyse Fuerst, LMSW (she/her/hers)

Evaluation Associate
CCNY, Inc., United States

Elyse Fuerst, Evaluation Associate, recently graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from the University at Buffalo (UB). During her time at UB, Elyse became certified in Restorative Justice and actively participated in the Racial Justice Network, a group aiming to cultivate racial equity within the School of Social Work’s academic programs, research agendas, administrative policies, and informal culture. Most recently, Elyse worked with Our Lady of Victory Human Services as a Behavioral Health Specialist, working with high-risk adolescents in an inpatient mental health setting, engaging in trauma resolution therapies, and repairing relationships with families to promote successful reintegration into their communities. Elyse has a passion for working with children and families, specifically advocating for racial justice and mental health.

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Presentation(s):

• 18 - Integrating Restorative Practices and Focus Groups: The story of how an evaluation team prioritized healing and community over data collection to the benefit of all

  Wednesday, October 11, 2023
  5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET