Master Student at the U-M School of Social Work
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How has your U-M Cognitive Science degree influenced your career path?
CogSci influenced my career path because it gave me a foundation for how humans make decisions and the cognitive/psychological aspects of health. It gave me a solid understanding of how the brain and its components influence the actions we take (or do not), and how disease/illness/injury can affect that. It also helped me recognize that I prefer to do community work and provide direct services instead of taking the research route, as I found myself looking for more when taking experiential-based courses.
Career and other highlights that you're most passionate about or proud of:
Since graduation, I served as a Psychiatric Care Specialist at Havenwyck Hospital from May 2021-June 2022. I am currently finishing up my Master of Social Work program at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, and my anticipated graduation is May 2024. I have served as a Graduate Student Instructor for Psych 211, Project Outreach, for four consecutive terms. I am also a clinical social work intern at All Well-Being Services, where I provide therapy and case management services for 21 clients on a weekly basis.
Professional Interests:
- telehealth equity
- integrated healthcare
- bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments
- clinical diagnosing
- Medicaid policy
