Spelman College
Bachelor's degree program
2025 – 2029
Majors:
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
General information
Hobbies & 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 a month.
Brooklynn Jackson
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FinalistGeneral information
Hobbies & 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 a month.
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
Wyoming High School
High School
2021 – 2025
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
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
Medical school interest:
No
Career
Crew Member
Food & Beverages · Dairy Queen
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
Summer Camp Counselor
Recreational Facilities and Services · Wyoming Recreation Center
Jan 2025 – Present
Server/Dietary
Hospitality · Evergreen Retirement Community
Jan 2025 – Present
HEY! Youth Fellow - Collaborating with a team of individuals on a 10 year strategy to address youth mental health in the city of Cincinnati
Mental Health Care · Youth at the Center
Jan 2024 – Present
Childcare Worker
Individual & Family Services · Elite Early Learning Center
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Recreational Facilities and Services · Wyoming Recreation Center
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
Office Assistant
Recreational Facilities and Services · Woodlawn Community Center
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Miscellaneous
Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Working to improve mental health in underserved communities.
Has nursing license:
No
Future Interests
- Advocacy
- Volunteering
- Philanthropy
Sports
Tennis
Junior Varsity · 2 awards
2021 – 2024
Awards:Best Team Player 2021, Outstanding Doubles 2023
Public services
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.
Volunteering · Mental Health First Aid Responder
2024 – Present
Mission:To provide initial assistance to people in crisis or distress.Member
Advocacy · Cincinnati Homeless Coalition
2024 – Present
Mission:The Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition is a unified social action agency, fully committed to its ultimate goal: the eradication of homelessness with respect for the dignity and diversity of its membership, people experiencing homelessness and the community. Our Coalition works towards this goal by coordinating services, educating the public, and engaging in grassroots organizing and advocacy.Member
Advocacy · NAACP
2024 – Present
Mission:Advance the economic, educational, social, and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities, and their harmonious cooperation with other peoplesOutreach Ministry Assistant - Assist with the organization of community events, organizing volunteers and facilitating service opportunities at homeless shelters.
Volunteering · Light of the World Church
2024 – Present
Mission:Be ambassadors of God’s love and light by becoming the immediate response to critical needs in our community. Operating in a spirit of excellence through prayer, holistic improvement, and servant leadership.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.
Volunteering · Light of the World Church
2019 – Present
Mission:Be ambassadors of God’s love and light by becoming the immediate response to critical needs in our community. Operating in a spirit of excellence through prayer, holistic improvement, and servant leadership.