Greetings,
In 2012 I began my academic journey with the the simple goal of obtaining a two year degree in an effort to stabilize my financial interests. It was during my first quarter that I took a course in psychology and within weeks of starting I knew in my heart where I was destined to be. I remember the heart stopping fear that at my age I was willing to commit myself to years of education. The unknown was a terrifying experience for me. One I overcame with much more ease then I ever would have imagined.
In 2014 I was honored to achieve my Associates Degree and as equally honored and humbled when I was accepted at Eastern Washington University.
In 2015 I was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success and the following year I became a leader in the Eagle Volunteers, blessed with being a member in the Hunger and Homelessness Outreach Team. Participating in the numerous activities I came to the conclusion that the experiences and struggles of my life granted me a unique perspective and an honest empathy and desire to work with vulnerable, at-risk communities. In my youth my dreams of being an activist for the poor and the abused were not simply dreams; It was a life long reality that I could strive for and accomplish.
In 2016, I earned my membership in Psy Chi the International Honor Society in Psychology and I began my internship as a crisis response advocate at Lutheran Community Services, specializing in support for survivors of rape and sexual assaults. I began working as a field advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention where I advocate with elected officials at the Federal, State and Local levels in an effort to support AFSP's public policy priorities. I was also the again humbled and honored as I was accepted into the Masters of Social Work program at Eastern Washington University.
It is my professional goal to assist those in high risk circumstances in every aspect of their lives, from mental health to housing and food stability. The intricate and complicated relationship between mental health and poverty are undeniable that in my opinion, as professionals we must address them simultaneously. I have an interest in the Criminal Justice System and hope to work with inmates on adaptive coping mechanisms and obtain the certification required to be a prison rape advocate.
In 2012 I began my academic journey with the the simple goal of obtaining a two year degree in an effort to stabilize my financial interests. It was during my first quarter that I took a course in psychology and within weeks of starting I knew in my heart where I was destined to be. I remember the heart stopping fear that at my age I was willing to commit myself to years of education. The unknown was a terrifying experience for me. One I overcame with much more ease then I ever would have imagined.
In 2014 I was honored to achieve my Associates Degree and as equally honored and humbled when I was accepted at Eastern Washington University.
In 2015 I was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success and the following year I became a leader in the Eagle Volunteers, blessed with being a member in the Hunger and Homelessness Outreach Team. Participating in the numerous activities I came to the conclusion that the experiences and struggles of my life granted me a unique perspective and an honest empathy and desire to work with vulnerable, at-risk communities. In my youth my dreams of being an activist for the poor and the abused were not simply dreams; It was a life long reality that I could strive for and accomplish.
In 2016, I earned my membership in Psy Chi the International Honor Society in Psychology and I began my internship as a crisis response advocate at Lutheran Community Services, specializing in support for survivors of rape and sexual assaults. I began working as a field advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention where I advocate with elected officials at the Federal, State and Local levels in an effort to support AFSP's public policy priorities. I was also the again humbled and honored as I was accepted into the Masters of Social Work program at Eastern Washington University.
It is my professional goal to assist those in high risk circumstances in every aspect of their lives, from mental health to housing and food stability. The intricate and complicated relationship between mental health and poverty are undeniable that in my opinion, as professionals we must address them simultaneously. I have an interest in the Criminal Justice System and hope to work with inmates on adaptive coping mechanisms and obtain the certification required to be a prison rape advocate.