Honor Society® member
Priscilla Opoku Asante
Clinical Social Work Intern at Therapeutic Conversations Utah
- Master of Social Work
- Class of 2025
- Ogden, Utah
Member since December 2024
About
Priscilla Opoku Asante is an international graduate student pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, with a background in BA Sociology and MA Organizational Leadership. She is passionate about global development, social impact, and youth empowerment. Priscilla has excelled in leadership roles, community advocacy, and mentoring programs, focusing on advancing equity and sustainable development. She is committed to fostering collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and promoting mental health awareness in corporate and community settings.
Education
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Weber State University
masters in social work
2023 – 2025
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University of Ghana Business School
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Governance
2022 – 2023
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Major and Bachelor of Arts in French Minor
2017 – 2021
Honors and awards
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Richard Richards Scholar Award
The Richard Richards Institute partners with Weber State University Study abroad to offer stipends, helping students gain real-world experience while applying ethical leadership and prepare for successful careers, debt-free
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Global Development Consultant with a focus on corporate mental health, community advoacy and leadership
- Graduate school interests
I enjoy being a Weber State University Presidential Leadership Fellow (PLF), engaging with stakeholders and telling compelling stories to streamline their contributions to students’ success. I also like being clinical social work intern at Therapeutic Conversations, serving and empowering clients to become a better version of themselves.
I enjoy participating in community engagement initiatives that support marginalized populations.- Outside the classroom
I enjoy listening to music, engaging in community advocacy dialogues and working on innovate projects to empower the youth.
Experience
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Clinical Social Work Intern
Therapeutic Conversations Utah
Aug 2024 – Apr 2025
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Masters Therapist Intern
Weber Human Services
Sep 2023 – Apr 2024
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Administrative and Protocol Assistant
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana
Nov 2021 – Aug 2022
Volunteering
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Presidential Leadership Fellow
Weber State University
Aug 2024 – Apr 2025
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Representative at the Commission on the Status of Women, United Nations- New York.
Mothers Legacy Project, Weber State University
Mar 2024
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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