Lorena R.

Lorena R.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Web Developer | Congressional Award Recipient

  • Education

    • UC San Diego

      2006 - 2011
      Bachelor's degree
  • Experience

    • The Ali Forney Center

      Oct 2011 - May 2014
      Case Manager
    • YWCA of San Diego County

      Jul 2014 - May 2015
      Bilingual Case Manager
    • BRIDGE THEATRE PROJECT

      Aug 2015 - Oct 2017
      Show Coordinator
    • Social Justice Learning Institute

      Aug 2015 - May 2016
      Learning Associate
    • Bienestar Human Services

      Feb 2016 - Sept 2016
      Research Advocate
    • Union Station Homeless Services

      Sept 2016 - Mar 2023
      Associate Director
    • Freelance

      Mar 2023 - now
      Software Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fair Housing Certification

      Housing Rights Center
    • CyberSecurity Awareness Training

      KnowBe4
      Jun 2022
    • Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Aug 2021
    • User Experience Design - Foundations

      Designlab
      Nov 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lorena R.
      Woman of the Year Congresswoman Judy Chu May 2021 Lorena Ruiz (Project Director,Project Roomkey – Union Station Homeless Services)During a public health crisis, there are few necessities more crucial than shelter. As Director for Project Roomkey, Lorena Ruiz has helped to house almost 300 people in the Monterey Park region over the course of the past year, providing an essential service to those who need it most. Lorena Ruiz previously served as Manager at Union Station Homeless Services’ Rapid Rehousing Program. But, when the COVID-19… Show more Lorena Ruiz (Project Director,Project Roomkey – Union Station Homeless Services)During a public health crisis, there are few necessities more crucial than shelter. As Director for Project Roomkey, Lorena Ruiz has helped to house almost 300 people in the Monterey Park region over the course of the past year, providing an essential service to those who need it most. Lorena Ruiz previously served as Manager at Union Station Homeless Services’ Rapid Rehousing Program. But, when the COVID-19 pandemic left an already vulnerable population more vulnerable than ever, Project Roomkey was launched to provide hotel and motel rooms for unhoused people who tested positive for COVID-19, had been exposed or are at high risk of complications due to the virus. Due to her expertise and excellent work ethic, Lorena was approached to serve as the Interim Project Director for such a crucial program. Lorena’s work has a real and tangible impact, making her an invaluable community leader. Her work with Project Roomkey and the Recovery Rehousing Program has undoubtedly improved the lives of hundreds.https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-recognizes-2021-congressional-women-year-hometown-hero-edition Show less