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Ima-Rosa

Amanda Rosa, BBA
Director of Social Services
Econolodge Men’s Shelter

Amanda Rosa, BBA in Business Administration is a bilingual Social Service Director with managerial level social services experience and a demonstrated history of working in a nonprofit organization. Her past experiences working in homelessness prevention out in the community with organizations such as Bronx Works, and HOMEBASE, inspired her to join Adult Services to assist individuals living in shelter facilities.

An Empathetic, Enthusiastic individual who began her journey as a Case Manager and who’s commitment to serve our homeless population, led her to quickly climb her way up to Case Manager Supervisor. Her hard work and dedication to get the job done along with her organizational and leadership skills and passion to empower individuals experiencing homelessness led her to her current role as Director of Social Services at the Econolodge Men’s Shelter.

Skilled in Social Services, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), She is a compassionate goal-oriented individual that fosters a culture of continuous learning, supporting her team, and ensuring her and her staff are well trained to provide the high-level services our clients need as they secure permanent housing.
Ms. Rosa strives to build a strong community for Shelter residents and is passionately dedicated to serving the homeless population currently living in NYC.