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Ami Dodd-Mungin

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Art
  • Tennis
  • Singing
  • Songwriting
  • Writing
  • Social Justice
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • African American Studies
  • Jewelry Making
  • Business And Entrepreneurship
  • Ceramics And Pottery
  • Collecting
  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Music Composition
  • Music
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Fashion
  • Exploring Nature And Being Outside
  • Movies And Film
  • Psychology
  • Screenwriting
  • Video Editing and Production
  • Stargazing

Reading

  • Adventure
  • Horror
  • Fantasy
  • Literary Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Romance
  • Mystery

Bio

My name is Ami Angelina Dodd-Mungin and I have experienced far too many losses and pains for someone my age. I lost my maternal grandparents, Allen and Janie Dodd, before I could walk or talk. I also lost my paternal grandfather, Ted Mungin, due to cancer when I was eight years old. Then, a month later, my father, Lateef Mungin passed away on February 28, 2014. Knowing the unbearable aches of grief and daunting lows of sorrow is not something I would wish upon anyone, but being so acquainted with these emotions has allowed me to truly embrace and appreciate every feeling, little or large. The warm, good feelings are especially my favorite. Feelings of love, joy, and admiration fuel everything I do. I always go out of my way to help or put a smile on the faces of others. My past with loss and innate passion for the betterment of others is what fuels my goal of becoming a psychiatrist. This profession will allow me to always be there for someone, being that shoulder to cry on, giving that piece of advice they needed, and supporting them endlessly. These actions bring me so much joy. That is what makes me, me. I also find joy in delving into the arts and studying astronomy. My main life goals are to be a psychiatrist for astronauts and an astronaut myself, along with creating my jewelry-making business and pursuing a career in the arts. I know the path to these goals is not short and easy, but my path so far has not been either. I'm ready to face it head-on, enjoying each moment life throws at me along the way, and striving to make my family, here and in heaven, proud.

Education

Spelman College

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2024

Majors:
  • Psychology, General
Minors:
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

Atlanta Girls School

High School

2019 – 2023

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Psychology, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Visual and Performing Arts, General, Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Behavioral Sciences, Medicine
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Sr. Creative Director

    Public Relations and Communications · D. Aileen Dodd & Associates

    Jan 2017 – Present

  • Intern

    Media Production · One Board Family

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Summer Camp Counselor

    Counseling · Atlanta Girls School Smart Girls Summer Camp

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

  • Mentor for Middle School Girls

    Counseling · Brave Hearts

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Babysitter

    Childcare · Entrepreneurial Services

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Junior Tennis Coach for Summer Camp

    Professional Training & Coaching · Pace Academy

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Psychology
Dream career goals:
Psychiatrist for Astronauts/ Psychiatrist & Astronaut--Film-Maker--Artist--Owner of Jewelry Making Business
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Glen E Kaplan Memorial Scholarship
The Black community is experiencing a mental health crisis that is exacerbated by poverty, racism, and disparities in access to health care. The suicide rate has increased by 55 percent for Blacks between the ages of 13-30. I want to offer free mental health services that help marginalized people in low-income communities heal. I want to be the person to help young Black girls during their toughest times because I was that girl. Middle school was a tumultuous time for me. I was in my early years of adolescence dealing with the weight of loss, grief, and toxic friend dynamics. I had lost my maternal grandparents before I could walk or talk. Allen Dodd was an engineer/poet and Janie Dodd, was the first Black principal in Harrisburg, Pa. I had also lost my paternal grandfather, Ted Mungin, who was a successful salesman. He died after suffering from cancer when I was eight years old. Then, a month later, my father, Lateef Mungin, passed away on February 28, 2014. These heart-wrenching losses caused me to go into a long depressive state. My immediate family was made even smaller. My mother, sister, and I were forced to pick up the pieces together and I still had to concentrate on school. At Ivy Preparatory Academy, we were asked to research occupations and colleges so that we could envision ourselves as successful career women in the future. But in sixth grade, my future looked bleak. My self-esteem was low, and my relationships at school weren’t improving my outlook on life. I met people who were also in bad places, and I became the crutch for them to lean on. That’s when I began to read about psychology. I became greatly interested in the field because of my innate passion for the well-being of others. When I learned that there was a profession in which you spent your days helping others to overcome their problems, heal, and live their best lives, I figured sign me up! At my high school, Atlanta Girls School, I have been able to use my interest in psychology to help fellow students. Since sophomore year, I’ve taught emotional wellness workshops for students in grades 6-12 during pre-semester classes at Atlanta Girls School. I lead meditation and motivational talks about self-love and forgiveness, creating a safe space for students to share their feelings. Creating spaces like these is one of my favorite things to do, it fills my heart with so much joy. Experiences like these paired with my passions and past create the foundation of why I want to be a positive force in people's lives. With a degree in psychology, I can achieve this goal. I know the journey to achieve my goal is not going to be easy, but I have faced and overcome many daunting obstacles at such a young age. I know how to approach them and take them head-on with boundless determination. My future is bright and no obstacle is too big for me to conquer.
@Carle100 National Scholarship Month Scholarship
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