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Brooklynn Jackson

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Bio

I am a first-year student at Spelman College from Cincinnati, Ohio, majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health. I am a Dean’s List scholar with a 3.9 GPA and am committed to advancing mental health equity and trauma-informed care within underserved communities. I serve as a Mental Health Intern and Executive Board Member for Spelmanites United for Justice, where I support advocacy initiatives focused on wellness, access, and social justice. I'm also actively involved in the Sisters Chapel Assistant Ministry and So Psyched Organization. Through my studies and community work, I am preparing for a career as a clinical psychologist dedicated to healing the Black community.

Education

Spelman College

Bachelor's degree program
2025 - 2029
  • Majors:
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Wyoming High School

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
    • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
    • African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Behavioral Sciences
    • Community Organization and Advocacy
    • Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
    • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
    • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
    • Social Sciences, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Working to improve mental health in underserved communities.

    • Crew Member

      Dairy Queen
      2024 – 2024
    • Summer Camp Counselor

      Wyoming Recreation Center
      2025 – Present1 year
    • Server/Dietary

      Evergreen Retirement Community
      2025 – Present1 year
    • HEY! Youth Fellow - Collaborating with a team of individuals on a 10 year strategy to address youth mental health in the city of Cincinnati

      Youth at the Center
      2024 – Present2 years
    • Childcare Worker

      Elite Early Learning Center
      2022 – 2022
    • Summer Camp Counselor

      Wyoming Recreation Center
      2024 – 2024
    • Office Assistant

      Woodlawn Community Center
      2023 – 2023

    Sports

    Tennis

    Junior Varsity
    2021 – 20243 years

    Awards

    • Best Team Player 2021
    • Outstanding Doubles 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Mental Health First Aid Responder — Certified to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Provide initial support and help connect people to the appropriate care.
      2024 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Cincinnati Homeless Coalition — Member
      2024 – Present
    • Advocacy

      NAACP — Member
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Light of the World Church — Outreach Ministry Assistant - Assist with the organization of community events, organizing volunteers and facilitating service opportunities at homeless shelters.
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Light of the World Church — Cooked and served meals monthly at the Shelter House Men’s Shelter and Esther Marie Hatton Women’s Shelter. Sends and handles communication to volunteers for shelter dates and the meals provided for the residents.
      2019 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

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