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Lindsey Tomlin

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I am pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas beginning January 2024. I intend to declare the child and adolescent track and specialize in Play Therapy. In the long term, I will obtain licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas and become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). In May 2023, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science from the University of North Texas and an Undergraduate Academic Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care. I dedicate the majority of my free time to volunteering with various groups of underserved children, from youth experiencing homelessness in Tarrant County to children with different physical and medical disabilities. I am a staunch advocate for equity in healthcare, with a particular passion for the affordability of life-sustaining medications, such as insulin. While serving as Co-Chapter Leader of the Texas Insulin4All chapter, I worked with Representative Bucy to successfully pass Texas H.B. 1935, Kevin's Law, which allows the emergency dispensing of insulin and other diabetes supplies by pharmacists.

Education

University of North Texas

Master's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

University of North Texas System

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
  • GPA:
    4

Tarrant County College District

Associate's degree program
2018 - 2020
  • Majors:
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • GPA:
    3.9

Richland High School

High School
2014 - 2018

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Registered Play Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor

    • Client Relations Specialist Intern

      Alliance For Children
      2023 – 2023
    • Mobile Youth Development Specialist, Intern

      Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
      2022 – 2022
    • Sales Associate

      Pandora Jewelry
      2022 – 2022
    • Nanny

      N/A
      2014 – Present10 years
    • Sales Associate

      James Avery Craftsman
      2018 – 20202 years

    Arts

    • Theatre
      Present

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      T1International Texas insulin4all Chapter — Chapter Co-Leader
      2020 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      The Hills Church — Respite Volunteer
      2021 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Alliance for Children — Volunteer - Varying Roles
      2022 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Cowtown Project Success — Volunteer Mentor
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Texas Lions Camp — Medical Staff
      2018 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Feltus Impact Fund Scholarship
    After graduating from high school, it took me nearly three years to discover an educational path that felt right for me. When I learned of my major, Human Development and Family Science, I immediately knew that I had found my niche and an educational field that I am genuinely passionate about pursuing. Shortly after beginning my courses in this major last fall, an entirely new world opened up to me. I started volunteering my time with many different populations, including houseless youth in Fort Worth, Texas. This opportunity has given me many new experiences with a diverse range of people. I have learned from these children, and fellow volunteers, in innumerable ways. These children have taught me about their cultures, opened up to me about their hardships, and shared what brings them joy as they endure a traumatic experience that I cannot begin to understand. In addition to this volunteer experience, I began babysitting a young boy with a significant delay in his speech development in January of this year. I immediately started to use some basic American Sign Language with him to help him communicate. In these few short months, this young boy has gone from only verbalizing the word "no" to verbalizing over twenty different words. While this improvement may seem small, it has drastically increased his ability to self-regulate when he becomes upset, improving his and his parents' quality of life. This valuable work experience has allowed me to apply what I am learning in my education in real life and ultimately sparked a passion for early childhood intervention. To be able to help parents navigate a period of their child's development in which they are encountering struggles, reassuring them when they are concerned about their child's developmental and educational future, aid children as they struggle in a particular developmental domain, and help ensure future success for the entire family ignites excitement for my future that is difficult to contain. I am eager to utilize my passion, experience, and education to make a positive impact on children and families in Texas. As I move into the senior year of my undergraduate education, which will hopefully include an internship working in early childhood intervention services, this scholarship would help me focus more on my studies and volunteer work and alleviate some of the stress that accompanies figuring out how to pay for college. Thank you for your consideration.
    Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
    Winner