Roxanne Soresen
Since earning a bachelor’s degree in social work from Daemen College, Roxanne Sorensen has focused her entire career in the area of geriatrics. She started as a social worker at area nursing homes and furthered her education with a master’s degree in counseling from Canisius College.
Sorensen went on to work at People, Inc., where she held positions in the areas of senior housing, case management, social adult day program, and marketing for the Senior Service Department. After a successful career at People, Inc., she opened a geriatric care management company.
“I learned how to advocate for my clients based on the great foundation I was provided in Daemen’s Social Work Program,” said Sorensen. “My education at Daemen helped to shape the leader in me and gave me the skills to pursue my dream of having my own company.”
Sorensen is an aging life specialist, a licensed mental health counselor, certified care manager, and holds two certifications in geriatrics through the National Association of Social Workers. She specializes in benefits, including Medicaid and veterans benefits, entitlements, insurances, and housing options.
Sorensen is president of the Daemen Social Work Advisory Council and active with several organizations, including the Network in Aging, Council on Elder Abuse, Erie County Caregiver Coalition, Niagara County Connects Long Term Care Advisory Council, Aging Life Care Association New York State Chapter Board, Niagara County Elder Abuse Council, and the National Association of Women Business Owners Western New York Division.