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Merel Walker

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I am a 22-year-old aspiring social worker originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Currently, I am pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Cleveland State University. This educational path will equip me with vital skills in areas such as counseling, crisis intervention, trauma-informed practices, and empowering approaches to providing mental health support services. Through fieldwork opportunities, I will get to apply these person-centered techniques while serving diverse populations in real-world settings. This practical experience is invaluable for developing the competencies I will use in my future career as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to become licensed and specialize in providing counseling and emotional care to individuals and communities impacted by traumatic experiences. I am passionate about cultivating healing environments where clients feel safe, heard, validated, and empowered to reclaim their resilience.

Education

Cleveland State University

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Social Work
  • GPA:
    3.3

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Social Work
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Licensed Social Worker

    • Administrative Assistant

      CPL
      2018 – Present6 years

    Arts

    • N/A

      Painting
      2022 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      United Black Fund — Event Volunteer
      2024 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering