Ana Alanis, MSW

Carried high acuity caseload of 12 adult patients; conducted biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and individual therapy using CBT, ACT, IFS, psychodynamic, and somatic modalities Engaged in care planning, crisis management, and crisis interventions, including assessing and reporting protocols for SI, HI, IPV, abuse and neglect Proactively facilitated linkage to employment services, food assistance, transportation, and substance use treatment; addressed social determinants of health impacting care

MSW Intern, Adult Outpatient Program at Pacific Clinics (2025-08 – 2026-06)

• Carried high acuity caseload of 12 adult patients; conducted biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and individual therapy using CBT, ACT, IFS, psychodynamic, and somatic modalities
• Engaged in care planning, crisis management, and crisis interventions, including assessing and reporting protocols for SI, HI, IPV, abuse and neglect
• Proactively facilitated linkage to employment services, food assistance, transportation, and substance use treatment; addressed social determinants of health impacting care
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary team including psychiatric providers, case managers, SUD counselors, and TMS specialists; contributed psychosocial perspective to patient care planning

MSW Intern, Student Well-Being Program at Whittier Unified High School District (2024-09 – 2025-06)

• Carried caseload of 9 students, plus students seeking drop-in services. Conducted risk assessments, reporting protocols, safety planning, and psychotherapy addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma
• Co-facilitated eight-week therapy group integrating SEL, mindfulness, and somatic practices
• Provided culturally responsive services to majority Latinx youth including undocumented and LGBTQIA2+ students; case management linkage for families to food, housing, and additional resources

UC Climate Action Fellow at UCLA Health Offices of Sustainability & Health Equity (2026-01 – Present)

• Utilize clinical interviewing techniques and trauma-informed lens to design and lead qualitative study examining the experience of 30 UCLA Health professionals during extreme weather events
• Conduct comparative analysis of peer health systems, evaluating climate vulnerabilities, implementation barriers, intervention costs, and best practices to drive strategic resilience planning

Creator and Facilitator at Hungry for Climate Action (2021-09 – 2024-09)

Following the loss of my home in Northern California to a wildfire in 2021, I committed myself to raising awareness about the mental toll of the climate crisis and providing resources to support those striving for a more just and sustainable future.

• Hosted workshops and developed learning materials on climate resilience and mental health for 700+ people, including students, professionals, and attendees of city-wide events such as SF Climate Week
• Led a community-centered response to LA wildfires by coordinating UCLA volunteer support and hosting therapeutic processing spaces in partnership with Parks Project
• Yoga instructor and facilitator for a nature-based climate grief group for 3+ years

Development Director at Nonprofit Leadership (2017-08 – 2023-08)

Prior to transition into social work, led fundraising teams for various nonprofits focussed on food justice, youth education, and civic engagement

• Developed skills in strategic planning, fundraising, program evaluation, people management, project management, and relationship building

Masters in Social Welfare – University of California, Los Angeles (2024-09 – 2026-06)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Minor in Ethnic Studies – University of California, Berkeley (2014-01 – 2017-12)