Rafaela Steen is a School Mental Health Specialist with Forefront in Schools supporting programing focused on comprehensive suicide prevention across the K-12 sector in Washington State. She has two decades of experience working in various roles within educational settings engaging with youth, staff, families and community partners. Rafaela is passionate about building and sustaining school systems that honor and support the social, emotional, mental health and well-being of its members. Rafaela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holds a Master of Public Administration in Social Welfare Policy, a certificate in Educational Administration and is certified as a Professional Educational Staff Associate in Social Work.