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Hometown: Johns Creek, GA

Educational background: Bachelor of Science in Cellular Biology from the University of Georgia

What is your title and role at your host site? 

I will be serving as a Care Coordinator for the Children’s Home Society of Florida. My role within this position is to manage pregnant women and women with children up to a year who yield mental health issues or substance use disorders during client screenings. I will be conducting home visits to provide the necessary referrals to different detox, mental health, counseling, and recovery services. I will be tracking the clients' progress towards improved mental health while providing the navigation toward necessary social services such as childcare, education, legal assistance, housing, transportation, and financial assistance. Additionally, I will provide nutrition and obesity prevention education to my clients to help them create a wellness vision and monitor their progress towards meeting their wellness goals. 

Why did you join the National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps program?

As someone who strives to be a healthcare provider, I wanted to join AmeriCorps because I am dedicated to improving community health in a wide variety of ways. I wanted to gain hands-on experience addressing different health disparities and develop new skill sets necessary to be the best future physician I can be. Additionally, I get to work with a great team of people that all have a similar passion for service. 

What are you hoping to gain from your year of service?

I am hoping to gain an immense amount of personal and professional growth during my service year. I hope this year will help me become a better physician by teaching me to advocate for my patients as well as better management and group facilitation skills. Additionally, I hope to build new friendships with like-minded peers!

What are your plans after AmeriCorps service?

I am hoping to enroll in medical school by Fall 2022

Where do you envision yourself in 5 years?

I hope to be finishing up my M.D. and applying to medical residencies across the nation. I hope to be able to utilize all of the lessons that I will develop during my time with the National Health Corps.