Hialeah Gardens High School prepared me for the greatest adventure I have emerged on: college- scratch that- LIFE! In the Fall of 2012 I attended University of Florida where not only did I get to shadow surgeries at Shands Hospital for four years, become a Teaching Assistant, engage in dystonia research, mentor at-risk youth, and become a member of a Greek organization, but I also had the opportunity of studying abroad for four months throughout Europe! After acquiring my Bachelors in Sociology, Minor in Leadership, and Pre-Medical track on May of 2016 I was accepted into FIU’s School of Social Work program. During my time as a graduate student I have worked alongside a multi-disciplinary team in Cleveland Clinic, FL where I have provided resources and support to oncology patients. Now attending my final internship before graduating in December of 2018, I am currently working with children ages 0 to 5 that may encounter developmental or behavioral concerns and providing strategies and support to identify areas of need and modify behaviors. Throughout my graduate career, I was awarded MSW Foundation Student Intern of the Year for my work at Cleveland Clinic, and recently became a recipient of an FIU Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Fellowship funded through a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to further integrate social work, mental health, education, and other disciplines to take on a holistic approach when providing our patients quality care. I owe my success to the fantastic foundation I received and the high expectations that were set for me from professionals such as Dr. Algaze and Dr. Louis. My advice: love yourself, practice self-care, and be good to others. Happiness is not based on your accolades but on the difference you make in your community and other’s lives.
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