Honor Society® member
Narelys Chum
Office Coordinator at Wentworth Institute of Technology - Center for Wellness
- Master’s in Clinical Social Work
- Class of 2029
- Malden, MA
Member since February 2026
About
I am an incoming graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, with a strong academic foundation in sociology and human services. I earned my BA from SUNY New Paltz, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.82 GPA, and completed an honors thesis focused on ethics and access in eating disorder treatment. Currently employed as an Office Coordinator for a university wellness counseling center. My career goal is to become a licensed clinical social worker specializing in eating disorder and trauma-informed care for underserved communities.
Education
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SUNY New Paltz
Sociology; Human Services Concentration
2016 – 2021
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Hudson Valley Community College
Non-matriculated Student (High School Senior)
2014 – 2016
Honors and awards
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SUNY Carey Gabay Memorial Scholarship (Full Ride)
Statewide scholarship awarded to a small cohort of students for academic excellence, leadership, service, and commitment to social justice. Covered full undergraduate tuition.
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Summa Cum Laude
Graduated with highest academic distinction, maintaining a 3.82 GPA throughout undergraduate study.
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Sociology Department Honors, Human Services Concentration
Recognized for outstanding academic achievement and completion of an honors thesis focused on ethics and access in eating disorder treatment.
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Valedictorian, First-Generation Graduates (Class of 2021)
Selected to deliver the commencement address “Life is Always on Time” in recognition of academic achievement and leadership as a first-generation student.
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Dean’s List - All Semesters (2016-2021)
Earned Dean’s List recognition every semester for sustained academic excellence.
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Distinguished Senior in Student Affairs Award (2021)
Honored for exemplary service and leadership across campus life.
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Bronze Diamond Pin, National Association of College and University Residence Halls (2018)
Awarded the highest individual campus-level honor for outstanding leadership by embodying values of recognition and service.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Eating Disorder & Trauma Care, LGBTQIA+ Communities)
- Graduate school interests
Clinical mental health
Trauma-informed care
Eating disorder treatment
Equitable access to services for marginalized communities- Outside the classroom
Writing for storytelling and reflection. Letter writing and pen pal correspondence. Community relational storytelling through collective gatherings. Writing and performing spoken word poetry. Creative paper arts, including junk journaling and cardmaking. Community-based creative care through a lifelong personal initiative, the Custom ComPASSION Project, which centers intentional acts of kindness such as letters of appreciation, personalized care packages, and handmade cards for individuals and children diagnosed with serious illness.
Experience
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Office Coordinator
Wentworth Institute of Technology - Center for Wellness
Aug 2024 – Aug 2026
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Residence Life Coordinator
Hult International Business School
Sep 2023 – Jul 2024
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Residence Advisor
Education First
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
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Cast Member
Regal Cinemas
Oct 2022 – Jun 2023
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Online Course Facilitator & Teaching Assistant (Intern)
Columbia University School of Professional Studies
Jun 2020 – Aug 2021
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Classroom Assistant (Ages 4-5) - Intern
Children's Center of SUNY New Paltz
Sep 2019 – Mar 2020
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Proofreader
Columbia University School of Professional Studies
Jun 2019 – Nov 2021
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Resident Advisor & Program Assistant (Intern)
Columbia University School of Professional Studies
Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
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Community Outreach - Intern
SAMADHI Recovery Community Outreach Center
Jan 2019 – Apr 2019
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Counselor Residential Teenage Girls Unit (Ages 13 - 18) - Intern
Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie
Sep 2018 – Dec 2018
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Administrative Program Associate of the Student Orientation Program
SUNY New Paltz Department of Student Affairs
May 2018 – Sep 2018
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Resident Assistant
SUNY New Paltz Department of Residence Life
Aug 2017 – Nov 2019
Volunteering
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Organizer, Event Organizer, Letters of Resilience for Trans Youth
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Massachusetts
Aug 2025 – Nov 2025
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Featured Community Leader, Trans Joy Film
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Massachusetts
Mar 2025 – Apr 2025
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Guest Speaker, Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Center
Vassar College
Oct 2023
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Event Organizer Volunteer
Victory Church, Albany NY
Jun 2022 – Dec 2024
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Content Creator, Eating Disorder Awareness Campaign
Independent, National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week
Feb 2021 – Feb 2022
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Community Safety & Event Organizer, Frontline Volunteer
Multi-Organization Coalition, Mid-Hudson Valley Region, NY
Jun 2020 – Dec 2021
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Facilitator, Positive Masculinity Workshops
SUNY New Paltz, Psychological Counseling Center
Sep 2019 – Sep 2020
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Assistant Organizer, Hudson Valley NEDA Walk
National Eating Disorders Association, Mid-Hudson Valley
Apr 2019 – Jun 2019
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Community Mental Health Advocate for Eating Disorders
Independent Community Advocacy (Northeast U.S.)
Jan 2018 – Present
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Coordinator, College Move-Out Donations Projects
Multi-Campus Community Partnerships (NY and MA)
May 2017 – May 2024
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Mentor and Organizer - Alternative Spring Break: Give Where You Live
Center for Student Engagement, SUNY New Paltz
Jan 2017 – May 2017
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Peer Mentor, Scholars Mentorship Program
Department of Black Studies, SUNY New Paltz
Jan 2017 – May 2019
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Fundraising Committee Member, Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon
SUNY New Paltz, Mid-Hudson Valley
Sep 2016 – May 2017
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Intermediate
- Italian Intermediate
