Honor Society® member
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
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Rutgers the State University, School of Social Work
Masters of Social Work
2014 – 2016
Honors and awards
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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
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Graduate research assistant
Rutgers University School of Social Work
Jan 2016 – Apr 2016
Volunteering
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Graduate MSW Intern
United Way of Northern New Jersey
Sep 2015 – Apr 2016
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Volunteer
Hillsborough/Millstone Alliance for Drug Prevention
Apr 2015 – Aug 2015
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Graduate MSW Intern
Hunterdon County Division of Seniors, Disability and Veterans Services
Sep 2014 – May 2015
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Teacher, Religious Education
Mary Mother of God Parrish, Hillsborough NJ
Sep 2013 – Apr 2014
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Volunteer Coordinator for Adventures in the Arts Program
Sunnymead Elementary School
Sep 2011 – Jun 2012
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Lifeskills volunteer instructor
Sunnymead Elementary, Hillsborough NJ
Sep 2008 – Jun 2012
Languages
- Spanish Advanced
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