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Sky Kili

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I am passionate about nature, movement, and mental health and combining the three to help those from underserved communities heal trauma. I have extensive experience working in climbing and adventure sports and working with underserved communities in non-profits. My academic goals are to complete my Master's degree in clinical social work at the University of Washington and become a licensed clinical social worker. I hope to use my degree and license to treat people struggling with chronic illness, domestic violence, and queer identity by helping them process emotions through a combination of talk therapy, movement, and mindfulness.

Education

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Master's degree program
2024 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Social Work

Humboldt State University

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Geography and Environmental Studies

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Social Work
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    • Climbing Coach

      Doylestown Rock Gym and Adventure Center
      2017 – 20181 year

    • Canyoning Guide

      Canyoning New Zealand/Canyoning Colorado
      2017 – 20181 year

    • Race horse trainer

      Thoroughbred Farm
      2018 – 20191 year

    • Camp and Climb Outdoor Gear Sales Specialist

      REI
      2018 – 20191 year

    • Climbing Instructor, Summer Camp Director, Route Setter

      Far North Arcata
      2019 – 20234 years

    • Adventure Camp Director

      City of Arcata
      2022 – 2022

    • Event Organizer/Social Media Management

      The Creative Sanctuary
      2022 – 20231 year

    • Environmental Studies Peer Mentor

      Cal Poly Humboldt
      2021 – 20221 year

    • WIilderness Inner-City Leadership Development Program Manager

      InterIm Community Development Association
      2023 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Skateboarding

    2018 – Present6 years

    Alpine Skiing

    2005 – Present19 years

    Surfing

    2020 – Present4 years

    Climbing

    2011 – Present13 years

    Research

    • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

      Cal Poly Humboldt — PI
      2022 – 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center — Bird feeder and care taker
      2017 – 2018

    • Volunteering

      Americorps - American Conservation Experience — Habitat restoration and trail building
      2019 – 2019

    • Volunteering

      Ivy Hill Theraputic Equestrian Center — Theraputic side-aide
      2011 – 2014

    • Volunteering

      A Woman's Place Domestic Violence Center — Outreach, fundraiser, and program development intern and shelter volunteer
      2014 – 2015

    • Volunteering

      Paradox Sports - Adaptive Climbing — Outreach Intern and Climbing Team volunteer
      2015 – 2016

    • Advocacy

      Court Appointed Special Advocate - CASA — CASA
      2020 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship