Hobbies and interests
Tennis
Reading
Advocacy And Activism
African American Studies
Animals
Babysitting And Childcare
Board Games And Puzzles
Beach
Bible Study
Camping
Church
Community Service And Volunteering
Ethnic Studies
English
Foreign Languages
Forensics
Economics
Counseling And Therapy
Gender Studies
Clinical Psychology
Human Rights
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Journalism
International Relations
Mental Health
National Honor Society (NHS)
Philanthropy
Pet Care
Psychiatry
Psychology
Public Health
Public Policy
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Volunteering
Reading
Thriller
Realistic Fiction
I read books multiple times per week
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I am a senior at Wyoming High School with a deep passion for helping others. Over the years, I have dedicated much of my time to serving the homeless community by volunteering at shelters and working with the Cincinnati Homeless Coalition. These experiences have not only allowed me to support individuals in need but have also fostered my personal growth, particularly in understanding the power of empathy and kindness. My passion for service, combined with a strong interest in mental health, has inspired me to pursue a career as a psychiatrist, mainly focusing on trauma therapy. Providing compassionate care to those affected by trauma is a vital and meaningful way to impact society positively.
Education
Spelman College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Psychology, General
Wyoming High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
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
Career
Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Working to improve the mental health situation of the country.
Crew Member
Dairy Queen2024 – 2024Summer Camp Counselor
Wyoming Recreation Center2025 – Present12 monthsServer/Dietary
Evergreen Retirement Community2025 – Present12 monthsHEY! 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 Center2024 – Present1 yearChildcare Worker
Elite Early Learning Center2022 – 2022Summer Camp Counselor
Wyoming Recreation Center2024 – 2024Office Assistant
Woodlawn Community Center2023 – 2023
Sports
Tennis
Junior Varsity2021 – 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 – PresentAdvocacy
Cincinnati Homeless Coalition — Member2024 – PresentAdvocacy
NAACP — Member2024 – PresentVolunteering
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 – PresentVolunteering
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