Hobbies and interests
Psychology
Video Editing and Production
Graphic Design
Social Work
Public Health
Health Sciences
Mental Health
Reading
Realistic Fiction
Historical
Action
Mystery
Adventure
Humor
I read books daily
Credit score
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Merling Velasquez
2,215
Bold Points4x
Nominee1x
FinalistMerling Velasquez
2,215
Bold Points4x
Nominee1x
FinalistBio
If you've ever heard of an autodidact, that's me.
From a young age, my environment taught me to be resourceful and curious, now I've self-taught myself various skills out of my own passion. I love building community, creating solutions, and expressing creativity.
If you get to know me, you'll find I'm curious about everything; I love a good laugh and being of service.
Education
University of Southern California
Master's degree programMajors:
- Social Work
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Social Work
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Social Work
Career
Dream career field:
Medical Social Work
Dream career goals:
Psychiatric Social Worker
Virtual Academic Center Representative and Program Coordinator
Latinx Caucus of Social Work2022 – Present2 yearsLiteracy Mentor
Public Service Center at UC Berkeley2019 – 20212 yearsJournalist Fellow
South Central Writers Guild2022 – 2022College Coach
Beyond 122021 – Present3 yearsStore associate
CVSHealth2019 – 2019Behavior Technician
Centria2020 – 20211 yearResident Assistant
UC Berkeley2019 – 20201 year
Sports
Basketball
Varsity2017 – 20181 year
Awards
- Coach's award
Research
Public Policy Analysis
Department of Sociology at UC Berkeley — Interviewer, Data Analysis, Publication Writer2019 – 2019
Arts
Art Divison
Photographypending2023 – PresentWhats Good South LA by Community Health Council
WritingShort Story2022 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Independent — Mentor or assistant2018 – Present