Alexis Counts
Imperial
Summary
Passionate professional with commitment to supporting victims in all stages through motivational interviewing, safety planning, and empowerment. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities. President and Founder of a local advocacy organization with extensive experience in crisis intervention and system navigation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic and Sexual Violence Intervention Advocate
Crime Victim Center at St. Louis County Police Department
St. Louis, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Executed outreach initiatives to victims identified in domestic and sexual violence police reports and provided crisis intervention, safety planning, and information on justice system processes
- Engaged with victims to address their needs, collaborating with detectives for thorough assessments and case management
- Provide information on Orders of Protection, Crime Victim Compensation, and state and local resources
- Collaborate with law enforcement and social services to connect victims to assistance programs
- Facilitated court advocacy services for victims navigating municipal court processes
- Ensured detailed notes were kept and maintained in software database
President
Mary Daniels Foundation
Jefferson County, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Founded agency to facilitate meeting the needs of domestic violence victims through partnership with local agencies in Jefferson and Franklin County
- Created basic need application for local advocates to apply on behalf of their clients to receive monetary and physical donations from the foundation
- Manage and lead volunteer Board of Directors relative to providing advocacy, connecting to the community, and fundraising
Student Advocate
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Assessed and triaged student needs through crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy
- Review rights and options to provide appropriate supportive measures to victims of interpersonal violence related to collegiate policy and Title IX
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop procedures that address current challenges faced by the students
- Maintain accurate and timely records regarding all client interactions
On-Campus Victim Advocate
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning to students affected by dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
- Accompanied survivors of interpersonal violence to court, offering continuous case management assistance
- Created resource guide by initiating meetings with external campus partners throughout Jefferson County
- Develop Survivor's Guide to explain rights and options to survivors campus-wide
Victim Advocate
A Safe Place
Jefferson County, MO
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided crisis intervention via crisis line and in person
- Supplied emotional support and safety planning to survivors in the shelter and maintained survivor-centered practices, the housing first approach, and meeting their basic needs
- Collaborated with local law enforcement and ensured survivors were involved in the justice system to their choosing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Legal Studies Minor
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Webster Groves, MO05.2022
Associate of Arts -
JEFFERSON COLLEGE
Hillsboro, MO05.2020
Skills
- Safety Planning
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving
- Analytical
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Innovative
- Resource Identification
- Case management
Accomplishments
- Jefferson County Women of Impact, Leader Newspaper 2026
- Crisis Nursery Agency Award, Mary Daniels Foundation 2025
Timeline
Domestic and Sexual Violence Intervention Advocate
Crime Victim Center at St. Louis County Police Department
08.2024 - Current
Student Advocate
Jefferson College
04.2022 - 07.2024
President
Mary Daniels Foundation
01.2022 - Current
On-Campus Victim Advocate
Jefferson College
04.2021 - 05.2022
Victim Advocate
A Safe Place
08.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Legal Studies Minor
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts -
JEFFERSON COLLEGE