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Merling Velasquez

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Psychology
  • Video Editing and Production
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Work
  • Public Health
  • Health Sciences
  • Mental Health

Reading

  • Realistic Fiction
  • Historical
  • Action
  • Mystery
  • Adventure
  • Humor

I read books daily.

Bio

If you've ever heard of an autodidact, that's me. From a young age, my environment taught me to be resourceful and curious, now I've self-taught myself various skills out of my own passion. I love building community, creating solutions, and expressing creativity. If you get to know me, you'll find I'm curious about everything; I love a good laugh and being of service.

Education

University of Southern California

Master's degree program

2022 – 2024

Majors:
  • Social Work

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor's degree program

2018 – 2020

Majors:
  • Social Work

Miscellaneous

Majors of interest:
Social Work

Career

  • Virtual Academic Center Representative and Program Coordinator

    Education · Latinx Caucus of Social Work

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Literacy Mentor

    Education · Public Service Center at UC Berkeley

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

  • Journalist Fellow

    Journalism · South Central Writers Guild

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

  • College Coach

    Tech Education Non Profit · Beyond 12

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Store associate

    Retail · CVSHealth

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

  • Behavior Technician

    Behavior Technician · Centria

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Resident Assistant

    Residential Life · UC Berkeley

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Social Work
Dream career goals:
Psychiatric Social Worker
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
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