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Merling Velasquez

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Bio

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 program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Social Work

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor's degree program
2018 - 2020
  • Majors:
    • Social Work

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

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

    • Dream career field:

      Medical Social Work

    • Dream career goals:

      Psychiatric Social Worker

    • Virtual Academic Center Representative and Program Coordinator

      Latinx Caucus of Social Work
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Literacy Mentor

      Public Service Center at UC Berkeley
      2019 – 20212 years
    • Journalist Fellow

      South Central Writers Guild
      2022 – 2022
    • College Coach

      Beyond 12
      2021 – Present3 years
    • Store associate

      CVSHealth
      2019 – 2019
    • Behavior Technician

      Centria
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Resident Assistant

      UC Berkeley
      2019 – 20201 year

    Sports

    Basketball

    Varsity
    2017 – 20181 year

    Awards

    • Coach's award

    Research

    • Public Policy Analysis

      Department of Sociology at UC Berkeley — Interviewer, Data Analysis, Publication Writer
      2019 – 2019

    Arts

    • Art Divison

      Photography
      pending
      2023 – Present
    • Whats Good South LA by Community Health Council

      Writing
      Short Story
      2022 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Independent — Mentor or assistant
      2018 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship