Hobbies and interests
Advocacy And Activism
Clinical Psychology
Mental Health
Writing
Research
Reading
Adult Fiction
Childrens
History
Academic
Philosophy
Psychology
I read books multiple times per month
Joely Feder
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Greetings! My name is Joely and I'll be a junior at Westfield State University in the fall. I plan on studying English with a concentration in Literature. Afterward, I’m interested in pursuing a Master's Degree in Social Work. I am interested in advocacy, working with those with substance use disorders, trauma, mental health concerns, and the LGBTQ+ community. My eventual goal is to do research work in the field of substance use and to earn a doctorate degree in a related field of study.
Education
Westfield State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- English Language and Literature, General
Muhlenberg College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Religion/Religious Studies
Bethel 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:
- Social Work
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- English Language and Literature, General
Career
Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
My goal is to obtain a PhD in social work or a related field, conducting research on substance use disorders. I'd like to work on reframing substance use as a social issue instead of an individual issue.
Barista
Starbucks2018 – 20246 yearsRegional Peer Recovery Specialist
MA Young People in Recovery2024 – Present12 months
Research
History and Language/Literature
Muhlenberg College — Student Researcher2019 – 2019Community Organization and Advocacy
MA Young People in Recovery — Regional Peer Recovery Specialist2024 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
American Association of Caregiving Youth — Volunteer2023 – 2023Volunteering
Planned Parenthood — Volunteer2016 – 2016Volunteering
Reproductive Freedom For All (formerly called NARAL) — Volunteer2016 – 2018Volunteering
Bethel Public Library — Student Volunteer2015 – 2016Volunteering
CT National Organization for Women — Intern2016 – 2016