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Ana Ortiz-Mejias

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Bio

I am a skilled sociology graduate who finished summa cum laude with highest distinction and was voted as one of the six elected for the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award out of the December 2019 graduating class. I am currently employed at a mental health organization teaching high-risk youth and adults coping skills to help manage their mental health diagnoses and crisis situations. I am extremely passionate in pursuing a career in social work to apply decolonized practices of trauma-responsive and inclusive care to all individuals and groups. I will be attending the University of Colorado Colorado Springs starting Fall 2021 for my masters in social work.

Education

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Master's degree program
2021 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Social Work

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Bachelor's degree program
2015 - 2019
  • Majors:
    • Sociology

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Social Work
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Trauma psychologist

    • Skills Development Specialist

      Diversus Health
      2020 – Present4 years

    Research

    • Sociology

      University of Colorado Colorado Springs — This research was conducted entirely by myself.
      2019 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Insight Prison Project — Mediator
      2018 – 2018

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship