The power of the natural world
More recently, I have expanded my work to the social work arena.
Utilizing my background in kid's mental health research and newly-gained social work skills (Master's in Social Work, May 2025, Cleveland State University)(VSW Certificate, Cleveland State University, May 2025), I have been working to help organizations facilitate the innovation, creation, dissemination, and implementation of programs that leverage the power of human-animal bond to improve youth health, mental health, and family well-being.
Humans are innately drawn to the natural world, including the plants and animals around them, known as biophilia theory. As I transition to the field of social work, my goal is to work in community and / or afterschool settings to leverage the potential of the natural world to support youth and family well-being. I witness the power of the natural world firsthand, in my volunteer roles as a co-advisor for the NR Homesteaders 4-H Club (teaching youth to agriculture and livestock production), as well as the work I do in the Cuyahoga County PetPals program, working with youth help train companion animals for visits to assisted living.
Utilizing my background in kid's mental health research and newly-gained social work skills (Master's in Social Work, May 2025, Cleveland State University)(VSW Certificate, Cleveland State University, May 2025), I have been working to help organizations facilitate the innovation, creation, dissemination, and implementation of programs that leverage the power of human-animal bond to improve youth health, mental health, and family well-being.
Humans are innately drawn to the natural world, including the plants and animals around them, known as biophilia theory. As I transition to the field of social work, my goal is to work in community and / or afterschool settings to leverage the potential of the natural world to support youth and family well-being. I witness the power of the natural world firsthand, in my volunteer roles as a co-advisor for the NR Homesteaders 4-H Club (teaching youth to agriculture and livestock production), as well as the work I do in the Cuyahoga County PetPals program, working with youth help train companion animals for visits to assisted living.