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Nicole Chavez

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Bio

Hello! I’m Nicole Chavez, a Master’s student in Social Work at The University of Texas at El Paso with a commitment to transforming lives through mental health support. My journey is driven by a passion for becoming a Foster Care Therapist, where I aim to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of children and families. Through my journey to understand and address the unique challenges faced by youth and families in our border region, I’ve gained valuable experience through my internship at the Juvenile Probation Department, which has allowed me to identify needs in the community and the Juvenile Justice System. Currently, I’m furthering my goal as a home visitor with a local non-profit, where I provide early childhood education to parents of toddlers and offer assistance with basic needs. This not only allows me to support families at a foundational level but also aims to expand my knowledge on community needs and resources to better serve clients and prepare me to become a Foster Care Therapist.

Education

The University of Texas at El Paso

Master's degree program
2024 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Social Work
  • GPA:
    4

The University of Texas at El Paso

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Social Work
  • GPA:
    3.8

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Social Work
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Human Resources

    • Dream career goals:

      Foster Care Therapist

    • Home Health Care Provider

      Cuidado Casero
      2021 – 20221 year
    • Texas Home Visitor

      El Paso Center for Children
      2024 – Present9 months
    • Afterschool specialist

      Project Vida
      2024 – 2024
    • Intake Department

      The Juvenile Probation Department
      2023 – 20241 year

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Grammies Daycare — Distributing Food to Communities in need
      2020 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      Opportunity Center — Collecting and Distributing Donations
      2023 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship