Katherine Garcia
Madison
Summary
Master of Social Work student seeking a field placement in mental health private practice. Currently working full-time as a Health & Housing Case Manager at Tenant Resource Center, providing trauma-informed, harm-reduction–oriented housing first support and care coordination for individuals experiencing housing instability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Case Manager
Tenant Resource Center
1 2022 - Current
- Provided long term housing case management services for individuals referred from UW Health experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
- Engaged with community landlords to facilitate positive tenant/landlord relationships with participants.
- Conducted housing needs assessments; linked participants to non-housing support services (e.g. social services, emergency shelter, community agencies).
- Maintained accurate case notes and documentation, ensuring compliance with program regulations and grant requirements.
- Collaborated with medical case managers to coordinate wraparound health and housing support; met clients in homes, clinics, or community locations as needed.
Freelance Writer
Isthmus
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging content.
Contributing Writer
Everyday Feminism
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Researched and developed engaging content for diverse topics, enhancing reader interest and engagement.
- Collaborated with editors to refine articles, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to publication standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, TV, Film
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, WI05-2015
Skills
- Wisconsin Housing Law (01/31/2022)
- Harm Reduction (02/01/2022)
- Trauma-Informed Care (02/07/2022)
- LGBTQI Competency (03/23/2023)
- Civil Rights (09/28/2023)
- Reentry Simulation (12/07/2023)
- HIV Awareness (05/30/2025)
- HIPAA Compliance (06/23/2025)
- Motivational Interviewing (09/19/2025)
- Case Management Training (09/24/2025)
- VAWA (10/28/2025)
- Immigration Affairs (10/29/2025)
- Disability & Housing (10/29/2025)
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Isthmus
03.2020 - 04.2020
Contributing Writer
Everyday Feminism
10.2015 - 06.2016
Housing Case Manager
Tenant Resource Center
1 2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, TV, Film
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh