Emily Voss is an experienced professional in community development and advocacy, currently serving as the Coordinator of Prevention - Community at the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) since July 2018, where previous roles included Advocacy and Outreach Specialist II and Advocacy and Outreach Specialist. Emily holds a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and International Development from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology, International Studies, and Business from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Notable prior roles include serving as a Global Grant Scholar at Rotary International, an Independent Researcher with SNEHA, and a Fulbright Research Scholar at the U.S. Department of State. Additional experience includes positions with the National Science Foundation, Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, and various internships focused on community development and international exchange.
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
MOCSA’s mission is to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and to prevent sexual violence in our community. Together we can create a community free from sexual assault and abuse. Our services are free of charge and available to survivors and their families in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We offer the following services: - 24-hour Crisis Services: 816-531-0233 & 913-642-0233 - Advocacy: hospital, legal, police, and court advocacy; support groups - Counseling: individual and group therapy - Education: age-appropriate programs for children in elementary, middle, and high schools; training for advocates, counselors, law enforcement, restaurant and bar staff, and other professionals - Prevention: supporting community based coalitions in both Missouri and Kansas to prevent sexual assault and other forms of violence