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Portrait of Nikita Warfield-Owens

Honor Society® member

Nikita Warfield-Owens

  • Youngstown State University
  • Bachelor's of Social Work
  • Class of 2026
  • Warren, OH

Member since January 2026

About

My name is Nikita Warfield-Owens, and I am a dedicated Behavioral Health and Wellness professional and current student at Youngstown State University, maintaining a cumulative 4.0 GPA. I am deeply committed to service, advocacy, and holistic approaches that promote mental, emotional, and community wellbeing.

With a background in Behavioral Health & Wellness Coordination and an Associate of Arts degree from Eastern Gateway Community College, I bring both practical experience and academic excellence to my work. My professional journey has been shaped by a passion for empowering individuals and families through strengths-based, person-centered support that fosters dignity, resilience, and lasting change.

In addition to my professional experience, my volunteer leadership in youth development and family-focused organizations has strengthened my collaborative skills and reinforced my commitment to equity, community engagement, and ethical practice. I approach every opportunity with compassion, cultural awareness, accountability, and a strong belief in the power of supportive relationships to improve outcomes.

I am driven by the desire to create safe, inclusive environments where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their health and wellbeing.

Education

  • Youngstown State University

    Social Work

    2025 – 2026

Goals and interests

Career goal

Continued work in the Social Work field with a focus on mezzo and macro practice. My goal is to advocate, promote, and facilitate systems level change in families and communities in my state.

Graduate school interests

Current application for Masters of Social Work program with intent to pursue Doctorate.

Outside the classroom

Reading, painting, spending time with family, and cooking

Experience

  • Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator

    Cadence Care Network 165 Park Ave Niles, Oh 44446

    Jul 2025 – Feb 2026

  • Prevention Specialist

    COMPASS Family & Community Services 1960 County Line Rd Bldg 5 Mineral Ridge, Oh 44440

    Mar 2020 – Jul 2025

  • Chief Quality Officer

    Masco Cabinetry 15535 S. State St. Middlefield, Oh 44062

    Aug 2008 – Mar 2019

Volunteering

  • Operations Team

    Grace and Ground Recovery Coffee Shop

    Feb 2026

  • Co-Chairperson _Quality and Access Subcommittee

    RISE Collaborative (Trumbull & Mahoning County)

    May 2023 – Feb 2026

  • Co-Chairperson

    Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention - Trumbull County Coalition

    Mar 2021 – Feb 2026

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information