Andrea Villamizar
Glen Oaks ,NY
Summary
Master's graduate in Forensic Psychology with hands-on experience in victim advocacy, crisis intervention and homicide research. Skilled in supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, conducting victimology analysis, and collaborating with law enforcement and medical teams. Passionate about advancing victim advocacy and behavioral health services through trauma-informed and client-centered approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Victim Advocate
New York Presbyterian Queens
Flushing , NY
10.2024 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault within the Emergency Department
- Advocate on behalf of patients by coordinating with medical staff and law enforcement
- Maintain confidentiality while completing case documentation.
Medical Biller
The Metropolitan Foot and Ankle Group
Fresh Meadows, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Manage billing, insurance claims, authorizations, and referrals
- Communicate with patients about sensitive information
Extern
Center for Homicide Research
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted victimology research and contributed to data analysis of homicide cases
- Contacted law enforcement agencies and court offices across jurisdictions to gather case information
- Applied knowledge of behavioral health and criminal justice in research settings
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY06-2022
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Victim advocacy
- Confidential Case documentation
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Research methodology
Certification
- New York Certified Rape Crisis Advocate
- Mandated License Reporter
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Extern
Center for Homicide Research
01.2025 - 05.2025
Victim Advocate
New York Presbyterian Queens
10.2024 - Current
Medical Biller
The Metropolitan Foot and Ankle Group
03.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. John's University