The "Dream Team"

Polibia graduated with a bachelor's in psychology in 2018 and is now working towards obtaining her MSW at Western New Mexico University. She currently works as a behavior therapist who provides ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum.

Polibia has been doing volunteer work since high school and finds joy in knowing she can contribute to facilitating a person's life in even the slightest way. She enjoys giving back to communities, which is why she decided to pursue a career in social work.

Tyler is a senior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, majoring in human development, with a minor in psychology. After undergrad, she plans to obtain her master's degree in social work, with ultimate plans of becoming a clinical social worker. Tyler remains committed to serving those need, particularly the most vulnerable among us.

Amina is a student at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, double majoring in psychology and sociology, with a focus on health in society. Helping individuals has been a passion of hers from a young age, and she hopes to continue it in her career, which will involve research on minimizing the psychological disparities of minorities in America.

Ikea graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor’s in sociology and Africana studies minor in 2016. She's currently working on her MSW at the University of New England and expected to graduate in the summer of 2022.

Ikea has extensive experience working with individuals and families throughout the community struggling with mental illness, addiction, homelessness, and trauma. She's currently working at a Permanent Supportive Housing Program, helping families secure and maintain stable housing. 

Ikea has always been passionate about giving back to the community and helping others since she was young. She wishes to continue her work with families and youth and is interested in becoming a school social worker or therapist in the future.