About

I am a junior at UAB majoring in social work. On campus I am involved in Blazer Women Mentoring Excellence Network organization (BWOMEN) and the Student Social Work Organization (SWWO). I enjoy volunteering around the community and helping those in need.

Research Interests

Community/Economic Enrichment Gardening Homelessness Poverty Social Justice Women's Issues

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Groups

  • The University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Department of Social Work

  • College of Arts & Sciences

  • Service Learning and Undergraduate Research

  • Office of the Provost

  • Student Affairs

  • United Way of Central Alabama

  • 2-1-1

  • Student Organizations

    • Impacts

    This Impact is private

    This Impact is private

    SW 322L Practice I Lab (322L)

    Service-Learning Testimonial

    For this assignment I wrote about my time as a volunteer at United Way of Central Alabama’s 2-1-1 Call Center. I wrote about the mission of the agency, my role and experience, and things I gained from my service-learning agency. Volunteering at the agency was a great experience.

    Gave 2.00 hours on 04/30/2020 with The University of Alabama at Birmingham, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Social Work, Social Work Practice I (322)
    SW 322L Practice I Lab (322L)

    Essay on Growing as a Volunteer

    For this assignment I wrote an essay on how I have grown since becoming a volunteer at United Way of Central Alabama’s 2-1-1 Call Center. I wrote about how I have grown personally, professionally, and compared my volunteer experience from last semester. I discussed the rewards and challenges I gained and encountered as a volunteer.

    Gave 1.00 hour on 04/30/2020 with The University of Alabama at Birmingham, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Social Work, Social Work Practice I (322)
    SW 322L Practice I Lab (322L)

    Self-Care & Volunteering Handout

    The assignment I completed was a self-care and volunteering handout. For this project, I created a handout with self-care and volunteering tips for volunteering at United Way of Central Alabama's 2-1-1 Call Center. I included tips such as being empathetic, be an engaged listener, have fun, make time for self reflection, be confident, and more. I believe my handout is beneficial for future volunteers.

    Gave 2.00 hours on 04/28/2020 with The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Social Work, Social Work Practice I (322)
    SW 322L Practice I Lab (322L)

    Resource List for Clients of your Service Learning Agency

    For this assignment I created a list of resources for older adults and families related to help with the impact of the COVID-19. The resources addressed issues related to financial assistance, mental health and stress management, health care, food insecurity, and more. The list included the resources time of service, location, qualifications, website, and the services provided.

    Gave 2.00 hours on 04/27/2020 with The University of Alabama at Birmingham, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Social Work, Social Work Practice I (322)
    SW 322L Practice I Lab (322L)

    Resource List for College Students

    I created a resource list for college students about resources to help with the impact of the COVID-19. I provided resources that can assist with finances, mental health, stress, food, health care, and more.

    Gave 2.00 hours on 04/13/2020 with The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Social Work, Social Work Practice I (322)
    SW 322L Practice I Lab (322L)

    Complete Mandated Reported Training for Adult Abuse

    For this assignment I completed free training for mandated adult abuse reporters. I learned why it is important to report adult abuse and neglect, who is required to report it, how to recognize it, how and when to report it, and what happens after a report is made.

    Gave 1.00 hour on 04/13/2020 with The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Social Work, Social Work Practice I (322)

    This Impact is private

    This Impact is private