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Lux Marina Gomez

Graduate research assistant at Rutgers University School of Social Work

  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick
  • Masters of Social Work
  • Class of 2016
  • Hillsborough, New Jersey

Member since May 2016

About

I am a Bilingual Spanish and English, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a Masters in Social Work (MSW) and a Certificate in Human Services Management from Rutgers the State University of New Jersey. During my Social Work career I have worked to provide oportunities that empower Girls, Women and vulnerable populations in their quest for a brigther future. I have worked both in my native Colombia and the US to promote leadership oportunities for other women and girls. In Colombia, I helped to create the Center for the Promotion of Women, a unit of the Center for Afro-Caribbean Studies in my native city of origin, Cartagena; In the US I have volunteered my time in educational efforts for Community Service through Girl Scouts and Hillsborough Schools in New Jersey.

Education

  • Rutgers the State University, School of Social Work

    Masters of Social Work

    2014 – 2016

Honors and awards

  • Nominated for Outstanding student award

    The nomination was a great honor in itself for me. I was among a very short list of nominees, in a large graduating MSW graduating class at Rutgers University in May 2016

Goals and interests

Career goal

I would like to pursue a career in the Healthcare industry, supporting families and children in wellness initiatives and mental health management. I would also like to pursue the next level in Social work licensing: LCSW.

Graduate school interests

In the near future I would like to pursue a Doctorate/PhD/Masters with emphasis in helping Immigrants and Vulnerable populations attain wellness and culturally competent access to care.

Outside the classroom

Hiking, Outdoor photography, volunteering for social causes.

Experience

  • Graduate research assistant

    Rutgers University School of Social Work

    Jan 2016 – Apr 2016

Volunteering

  • Graduate MSW Intern

    United Way of Northern New Jersey

    Sep 2015 – Apr 2016

  • Volunteer

    Hillsborough/Millstone Alliance for Drug Prevention

    Apr 2015 – Aug 2015

  • Graduate MSW Intern

    Hunterdon County Division of Seniors, Disability and Veterans Services

    Sep 2014 – May 2015

  • Teacher, Religious Education

    Mary Mother of God Parrish, Hillsborough NJ

    Sep 2013 – Apr 2014

  • Volunteer Coordinator for Adventures in the Arts Program

    Sunnymead Elementary School

    Sep 2011 – Jun 2012

  • Lifeskills volunteer instructor

    Sunnymead Elementary, Hillsborough NJ

    Sep 2008 – Jun 2012

Languages

  • Spanish Advanced

Additional information