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
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Greetings! My name is Joely and I'm a senior at Westfield State University. I study English with a concentration in Literature. I work in peer support for those in recovery from substance use disorders and I am passionate about this work. After I graduate, I hope to get experience with grant writing and nonprofit development.
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:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Dream career goals:
My goal is to move up the ladder at the organization I work for and get more experience in peer support.
Barista
Starbucks2018 – 20246 yearsRegional Peer Recovery Specialist
MA Young People in Recovery2024 – Present1 year
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