I am interested in working with The YWCA of Greater Atlanta for several reasons. The mission of the YWCA of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting justice for all resonated with me because as a Black woman in America these issues are salient to the success of people like me. As an American Studies major, I have dedicated my academic career to studying race relations in America. Both my course work and my daily experiences as I attempt to navigate a world in which whiteness is the transcendental norm have exemplified how important it is for students to work towards eradicating issues of racial injustice. As a future educator in urban schooling I will be working against the ways systemic racism affect the educational outcomes and lives of my students. Therefore, I have done the work to expose my self to and critically engage with the history that has build a society in which Blackness is seen as a threat and not regarded as important or worth preserving. However, simply doing the research is not enough and I am committed to a life-long fight against the system in place that disenfranchises people of color in the United States. I believe my work with the YWCA will contribute to this mission. The organization's primary …show more content…
Through my involvement on the Emory University campus I have learned a lot about the different facets to being a student leader. I am organized and goal-driven, both qualities helping to keep me on track and accomplish set objectives. I am an effective communicator and value the importance of having positive and healthy working relationships with team members. In addition, I have a positive attitude and try to bring energy and passion to all things I am involved in. I am professional and know how to carry myself in a working environment with other professionals. Lastly, I am self-motivated and take initiative which allows me to work