Growing up on the border of inner city and suburban lifestyle I have seen many different things. The struggles, the triumphs, setbacks, but also the amazing comeups in life. Throughout everything that I have seen, I always wanted to help those who had fallen get back up and be one of the many people who encouraged and advocated for the ones who succeeded. My passion has stayed true for years to be the helping hand for my community and those generations who will come after me. Having the opportunity to continue my education on the graduate level would be an honor. Earning my Bachelors in Women and Gender Studies with a minor in Africana Studies, I have paved a foundation for myself to continue improving and enriching my community by advocating for laws and policy that affect everyone, but most importantly impact my community. Furthering my dreams, but also developing the skills needed to encourage the young generations who will follow by my lead is inspiring. Being …show more content…
Enhance my skills to better communication with the population I will be serving. Use intersectionality theories to relate to my clients to gain their trust. One of my major goals to open up a Girl's Enrichment Center. The center’s principles will closely correspond to those of the National Association of Social Workers. More specifically, the core values of Morgan State University’s Social Work program, which states as follows, “We believe in social justice and work to correct the social structures that create and perpetuate oppression. We embrace advocacy, activism, and innovation through community collaboration to strengthen urban communities. We value integrity, respect, and ethical behavior with all members of our internal and external community. We work to create an environment of safety, support, balance, and wholeness through teamwork and consensus