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Social Work Student Highlights

Our students are engaged not only in the classroom, but throughout the community! Below are some of the achievements of our students and the impacts they have made.
Val Strunk

Spring '24 MSW Graduate Val Strunk Shares Her Experince on the Hamilton County Commission on Women and Girls

"Hello, my name is Val Strunk, and I am an MSW student about to graduate this spring. I graduated in 2019 with my BSW at 无码强奸, and in 2022, I applied for the Hamilton County Commission on Women and Girls, where I was selected to be part of the commission. Reflecting on my two-year journey with the Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls, I am filled with a profound sense of accomplishment and gratitude. This commission, founded in 2017 by Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus, plays a vital role in addressing gender inequity, amplifying the voices of women and girls in public policy, and promoting women's roles on boards and other areas of influence. Each year, we build on the previous year's recommendations, continuously researching new challenges and seeking opportunities to implement meaningful change.My experience as an MSW student and previous experience as a BSW student profoundly shaped my ability to contribute effectively to this commission. The academic and practical skills I developed during my studies were crucial in this role. Moreover, the support and guidance of esteemed educators like Dr. Taylor and Professor Ian boosted my confidence and enhanced my research skills. During the BSW program, professors like James Taylor and Dr. Mclendon enhanced my passion for advocacy and policy analysis. Since I started my academic journey, all the educators and academic support taught me how to approach complex problems with a critical and empathetic lens, which was invaluable in my work with the commission. It has been an enlightening experience to work alongside incredible women and girls who are just as passionate about fostering sustainable change in our community. We collaborated closely, drawing on each other's strengths and perspectives to drive critical conversations and develop strategies that address the roots of gender inequity.I recommend that anyone interested in making a significant impact in their community consider applying to be part of the Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls. It is an opportunity to be at the forefront of societal change, contributing to a legacy empowering future generations of women and girls. The commission's expanding network of community partners provides a unique platform for collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place to apply one's skills and passion for public service. Joining the commission has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life, and I am eager to see how new members will contribute to its ongoing success and influence."

Salem Holden

Student Spotlight: Salem Holden

  • 鈥婩ield Placement: 无码强奸鈥檚 LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives
  • 鈥婸lacement Responsibilities: My main projects revolve around allyship training and education. I鈥檝e created a Canvas course for the MSW and BSW students called 鈥淪ocial Working with the LGBTQIA+ Community鈥 to help them learn how to become better allies and accomplices to their LGBTQIA+ clients. I鈥檝e also created a training presentation for the faculty at 无码强奸 called 鈥淟GBTQIA+ Allyship in Academia,鈥 which helps faculty learn the main tenets of allyship to support and empower their LGBTQIA+ students. I recently delivered this presentation at Miami University鈥檚 QT Con. I am also a facilitator for the Northern Kentucky PFLAG meetings on campus and have worked on many events on campus, including Take Back the Night and Family Day.鈥
  • Proudest Moment: I am most proud of the Canvas Course I鈥檝e created for MSW and BSW students. As an MSW student myself who also has a Master鈥檚 degree in English and Creative Writing, education and advocacy are very near and dear to my heart. I really wanted to affect change within our program to help students learn how to become better allies for the LGBTQIA+ community, and I鈥檓 honored I was able to fulfill this dream for this field placement.鈥
Luna Cherry

Student Spotlight: Luna Cherry

  • Field Placement: 无码强奸 Student Wellness鈥
  • Placement Responsibilities: I did three main projects in this placement. The first and biggest was a mixed-methods research project to understand addiction in the 无码强奸 community. The second was a trauma-informed workshop for student workers and instructors. The third was a qualitative gap analysis of 无码强奸's coordinated care model.
  • 鈥婸roudest Moment: I think I am most proud of the trauma training. Being the presenter was way outside my comfort zone, and I'm really glad I challenged myself to do this.鈥
Social work students accepted to the Underserved Populations Scholarship Program and the Opioid-Impacted Families Support Paraprofessionals Program.

Congratulations to our Social Work Students who were accepted to the聽Underserved Populations Scholarship Program!

Joy Banks on a volleyball court

BSW Student Joy Banks named Horizon League Volleyball Player of the Week!

Jordan Schowalter Headshot

BSW Student Jordan Schowalter was selected as a 2023 commencement speaker by the faculty and staff in the College of Health and Human Services. Congratulations Jordan!

Mackenzie Harbin Headshot

MSW Student Mackenzie Harbin is NASW Ohio Region 6 Student of the Year!

Sheri Frey holding an award

MSW Student Sheri Frey recieves 2023 Steely Research and聽Celebration Presentation Awards for her research project聽Gaps in Human Trafficking Curriculum on University Campuses.

Hannah Miller

Student Spotlight: Hannah Miller鈥

  • Field Placement: The Christ Hospital Oncology & Hematology鈥
  • Placement Responsibilities: Assist patients in overcoming psychosocial barriers to care including providing brief counseling, coordinating transportation, finding and applying for grants and financial assistance, educating and coordinating hospice placements, providing housing resources and referrals, bereavement programming, and more! I also oversee a wonderful metastatic breast cancer support group!鈥
  • Proudest Moment: My department serves a population of international patients involved in clinical trials who have to fly in weekly for treatment鈥擨 was able to apply for grants on behalf of one of these patients and obtain over $10,000 in flight vouchers to lessen the financial impact of travelling for treatment.
Tala Al Masri in graduation regalia

MSW Student Tala Al Masri revices the 2021 Steely Library Research Award!

APA Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to MSW Students Josie Milton and Katrina Traylor who recieved the Association for Professionals in Agining 2023 Scholarships!

Maggie and Melissa Perez

BSW Student Maggie Perez was highlighted with her sister Melissa for their passionate work at 无码强奸, in and out of the classroom!

Jessica Green

Social Work Student Jessica Green was recently elected to serve on the Pendleton County Opioid Abatement Grant Board of Directors and is representing the Pendleton County Judge Executive on the NKY Agency for Substance Abuse Policy Board. In this role she went to聽Frankfort to advocate for bills that legislators were preparing to vote for. Congratulations Jessica!


 
Ivy Turner playing Basketball

Student Organizations

Outside of the classroom our students are involved members of the 无码强奸 community! Our students are involved in:

  • Student Government Association
  • Presidential Ambassadors
  • Greek Life (NPHC, NPC, IFC, Alpha Psi Lambda)
  • African American Studenty Initatives, Latino Student Initiatives, LGBTQ+ Student Initatives
  • Orientation Leaders
  • Divison 1 Athletics
  • Northern Kentucky Leadership Institute
  • Study Abroad
  • Norse Violence Prevention Peer Ambassadors
  • And more!

 
Student at FUEL 无码强奸

Internships

In addition to standard classes students are also required to complete a social work internship! Our students work with:

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital
  • FUEL 无码强奸
  • CASA for Children of DC
  • BAWAC, Inc.
  • Campbell County Schools
  • Ion Center for Violence Prevention
  • Counseling Source
  • Eating Disorder Recovery Center
  • Family Nurturing Center
  • Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
  • Kenton County Detention Center
  • Lighthouse Youth Services
  • KY Department of Community Based Services
  • Safe Passage
  • And more!