Honor Society® member
Dania Urena
Adult Mental Health Case Manager at Denton County MHMR Center
- sociology/criminology
- Class of 2028
- Sanger, TX, TX
Member since March 2025
About
I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and am currently pursuing a master's in sociology with a concentration in criminology. With multiple years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to understanding individuals and society to develop and enhance social programs that rehabilitate and prevent individuals from becoming entangled in the criminal justice system.
Education
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Texas Woman's University
Sociology/Criminology
2024 – Present
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Psychology
2017 – 2019
Honors and awards
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Dean's List 2017
Academic honor that recognizes students for outstanding performance in a term, having a GPA of 3.5 or higher
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to leverage my degrees in psychology and sociology (with a concentration in criminology) to assess individuals and contribute to the reform of rehabilitation systems for those involved in the criminal justice system.
- Graduate school interests
- Mental Health & Crime
- Criminal Justice Reform & Policy
- Rehabilitation & Reentry Programs- Outside the classroom
- Video Games
- Digital Art
- Reading
Experience
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Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Denton County MHMR Center
Jan 2022 – Apr 2025
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Registered Behavior Technician
BlueSprig
Apr 2021 – Aug 2021
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Mental Health Technician
Mayhill Hospital
Jan 2021 – Apr 2021
Volunteering
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Drive around the city or go to homeless shelters to provide food and supplies to residentially displaced individuals.
Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
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Provide Texans with free meals
HEB Feast of Sharing
Nov 2016
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Participate in multiple community events as a volunteer i.e.: beach cleanup, community garden, toy/food drives
National Honor Society
Aug 2012 – May 2016
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
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