Alexa Sorensen, LMSW, BCN, holds years of fundraising and clinical social work experience and currently serves as the Director of Philanthropy at Covenant Living of the Great Lakes. Alexa has been with Covenant Living since October of 2018 and within her first 6 months was able to obtain $1.3 million in planned gifts and exceed the day-to-day fundraising goals within her first year of service. Prior to Covenant, Alexa worked as the Lead Clinical Specialist at Neurocore, providing psychoeducation, care management, and coaching to a variety of clients ranging in age from toddlers to seniors. During this time, she obtained a board certification in neurofeedback.
Alexa also coordinated fundraising, marketing, and training efforts at Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center. Through her internship with the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, she developed, implemented, and evaluated the Be Nice initiative, raising $10,000 in three months. She fell in love with the senior population while volunteering with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. Alexa holds her licensed master’s in social work from Grand Valley State University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and a bachelor’s in Human Services from Finlandia University. She is currently working towards her executive certification in fundraising (CFRE) and is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In her spare time, she serves on the Finlandia Alumni Board, and plays ice hockey. Alexa and her husband are based in Holland, Michigan, where they live with their 3 dogs.
Alexa Sorensen, LMSW, BCN, holds years of fundraising and clinical social work experience and currently serves as the Director of Philanthropy at Covenant Living of the Great Lakes. Alexa has been with Covenant Living since October of 2018 and within her first 6 months was able to obtain $1.3 million in planned gifts and exceed the day-to-day fundraising goals within her first year of service. Prior to Covenant, Alexa worked as the Lead Clinical Specialist at Neurocore, providing psychoeducation, care management, and coaching to a variety of clients ranging in age from toddlers to seniors. During this time, she obtained a board certification in neurofeedback.
Alexa also coordinated fundraising, marketing, and training efforts at Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center. Through her internship with the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, she developed, implemented, and evaluated the Be Nice initiative, raising $10,000 in three months. She fell in love with the senior population while volunteering with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. Alexa holds her licensed master’s in social work from Grand Valley State University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and a bachelor’s in Human Services from Finlandia University. She is currently working towards her executive certification in fundraising (CFRE) and is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In her spare time, she serves on the Finlandia Alumni Board, and plays ice hockey. Alexa and her husband are based in Holland, Michigan, where they live with their 3 dogs.
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