Casa Q Staff

Shannon was born and raised in Albuquerque and enjoys traveling, gardening, and most of all, spending time with her two teenagers and wife. 

My name is Jericha, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I take pride in my identity as an African American lesbian woman.  Originally from Missouri, I moved to New Mexico in pursuit of education and employment. I have a bachelor's degree in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University and have started my masters coursework.  I am employed as the house manager at Casa Q.  I truly enjoy the work that we do and the youth that we work with are  uniquely special.  I'm an avid Star Trek fan and write and produce music.  I have a 15 year old son who absolutely holds my heart in his hands. 

Hey, I’m Lucy (she/they). I grew up moving around a lot—22 states—and over the years, I’ve learned to see every new place as an opportunity to bloom, rather than just a constant new start. I double majored in Social Work and Child and Family Studies, and in 2022, earned my Master's in Social Work, focusing on leadership and administration. Right now, I’m diving into a PhD at the University of Chicago, where my research is all about curiosity and how it shapes the world around us.

I enjoy thinking outside the box and engaging with people in a way that’s real, grounded, and present. When I’m not in the academic trenches, you can find me hanging out with my two kitties, sewing/staying crafty, thrifting for vintage treasures, or listening to sad-boy country music (don’t judge).

Rosa Osegueda(she/her/ella) works with Casa Q as an overnight client advocate. A little about her, she studied and received a Baccalaureate in Social Work and is working on completing a Masters through New Mexico Highlands University. Her experience is tailored to crisis intervention management; working with youth/young adults, and those who are vulnerable, and oppressed within a strength-based approach but continues to utilize new learned methods and approaches. She has worked with different age ranges in populations ranging from Y/YA into the Gariatric community. She enjoys seeing people become empowered by their own strengths and changes. She loves to read and engage in different forms of art and binge watch shows with her daughter or really anything to do with quality family time.

Kat She/Her, They/Them is an Indigenous Youth and Family Centered Social Worker with a BSW and full time MSW/MBA Graduate Student at NMHU where she focuses her studies and practice in multi-generational family centered care for BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and Diverse populations. She strives to walk alongside New Mexico families and communities offering resources and wrap-around services for people experiencing substance use and addiction, Housing insecurities, and systems navigation while utilizing harm reduction strategies, trauma and crisis response, culturally centered care, mentoring and advocacy.

Hi, I'm Bella! I'm a transfem woman from Rio Rancho, originally from southern Colorado until I moved to New Mexico before starting high school. I love to read, write, watch TV/movies, play video and tabletop games, cook, hang out with friends, and perform as a drag artist. I graduated from UNM in 2018 with a dual major in Interpretation communications and English Writing. I have past experience as a caretaker for physically and developmentally disabled individuals. I live with my girlfriend and our orange tabby cat, Bob. My main goal at this point in my life is to help others who really need love and support, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community, in a sufficient and impactful way. 

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Hi my name is Adelita (Lita) and my pronouns are they/them/elle. Adelita translates to “noble” in Spanish, and the women who fought during the Mexican Revolution were known as “Las Adelitas”. These women not only fulfilled their household duties, but were also fierce warriors that fought for their country and families. Although I identify as non-binary, I feel a deep connection to these women and carry their protective and revolutionary spirit with me in everything I do. I am excited to join Casa Q as a client advocate, especially since I have experienced and overcome some of the same struggles that so many LGBTQ+ youth continue to experience today. I am currently pursuing a degree in psychology at CNM, with the ultimate goal of earning my MD and becoming a child psychiatrist. When I’m not at school or work, you can find me with my dogs, Chance and Lightning, playing video games, or exploring Albuquerque with my wife and our friends! 

Fun Facts 

1. I’ve been playing soccer since I was four years old, typically as the goalkeeper!

2. My favorite movie is Pixar’s Cars - I can almost recite the entire movie word-for-word (this is also how I won over my wife 😀). 

3. My grandparents were part of the Chicano Rights Movement here in New Mexico. They protested for educational programs at Highlands University in Las Vegas! 

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