Bio

In 2004, after working with an amazing social worker, I knew that I was called to work in the field of Social Work. I felt as if I needed to pay it forward just as my own social worker was doing in the world of adoption. Several years later, after sitting through my first couple social work classes, I knew that this was the right path for me.
Social Work Interests:
Adoption:
Since graduating from Cleveland State University, I have had the opportunity to present several workshops at the Birthmom Buds Birthmom Retreat which is held annually in Charlotte, North Carolina. Workshop topics: identifying personal support, self-care, and how the road of open adoption looks after placement.
Aging Adults / Geriatrics:
I do feel that this is a population that is very much in need of support. I find the older adult population fascinating, and I do believe that the younger generation can learn from their elders if they are willing to sit and listen to the many stories that each individual has.
Employment:
- Southeastern Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependency (SCADD), June 2017 – Present
- New London Outpatient
- Title: Counselor
- Duties:
- Perform Substance Use Evaluations
- Group Leader: Men’s Early Treatment (2x/week)
- Mental Health Assessments
- 1:1 Counseling Sessions
Education:
Masters of Social Work (MSW)
- University of Connecticut: School of Social Work, 2017
- Concentration: Group Work
- Field Education (Internship):
Foundation Year (Sep ’15- Apr ’16): Department of Children & Families – Willimantic, CT
Advanced Year (Sep ’16 – Apr ’17): Natchaug: Older Adult Program at Windham Hospital – Willimantic, CT
Bachelors of Social Work (BSW)
- School of Social Work, Cleveland State University, 2013
- Major: Social Work
- Minor: Psychology
- Field Education (Internship): Adoption Network Cleveland – Cleveland, OH
Educational Honors:
- Cleveland State University: Magna Cum Laude,
- Cleveland State Chapter: Phi Alpha – Social Work Honors Society
- Cleveland State: Golden Key Honor
Educational Service:
- 2015 – UConn Building Bridges Program – Peer Partner (1st year, incoming student participant)
- 2016 – UConn Building Bridges Program – Ambassador (Mentor)
- 2016 – UConn Graduate Student Organization (GSO) – Education Policy Committee: Micro Social Work Graduate Representative