Ilana Soumekhian
About Ilana Soumekhian
Ilana Soumekhian is a Community Engagement Manager at Therify, where she focuses on enhancing employee experiences and promoting mental health care access. She has a diverse background in social work, having held various roles in healthcare settings and completed her education at the University of Michigan.
Current Role at Therify
Ilana Soumekhian serves as the Community Engagement Manager at Therify since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for creating and delivering experiences that support employees and enhance the implementation of Therify's content within client organizations. Her focus is on fostering engagement and ensuring that the resources provided are effectively integrated into the workplace.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining Therify, Ilana held several positions in healthcare settings. She worked as a Medicine/Surgical Unit Social Worker and Behavioral Health Coordinator at Virginia Mason Medical Center from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as an Oncology Social Worker and Behavioral Health Coordinator at the University of Maryland Medical Center from 2019 to 2022. Her experience also includes a role as a Medical Social Work Intern at Michigan Medicine in 2017.
Education and Academic Background
Ilana Soumekhian studied at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, focusing on Interpersonal Practice and Community & Social Systems from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Honors in Psychology and Community Action & Social Change from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in social work and community engagement.
Professional Development and Leadership
Ilana has developed innovative patient programming within large healthcare systems, emphasizing effective care models. She previously worked as a Clinical Operations Lead at Therify from 2022 to 2024, where she contributed to operational strategies and patient engagement initiatives. Her leadership efforts focus on achieving equity in access to quality mental health care and improving workforce culture and inclusion efforts.
Licensure and Professional Credentials
Ilana holds the title of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which signifies her professional qualifications in the field of social work. This licensure reflects her commitment to providing quality mental health care and her adherence to the standards set by the profession.