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Erin Kane

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Bio

Social work graduate student drawn to mental health work through lived experience and a commitment to helping others feel supported, understood, and empowered.

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Master's degree program
2022 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Social Work

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General

Wake Technical Community College

Associate's degree program
2017 - 2019
  • Majors:
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Discover ways to destigmatize addiction and help those who cannot afford treatment

    • Intern- I assisted situationally unhoused participants with their journey to obtain employment and housing.

      Entryway
      2025 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Swimming

    Club
    1994 – 20039 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Crisis Text Line — I was an interventionist who navigated difficult situations with people who texted the hotline
      2015 – 2018