Graduation Year 2022

My name is Heyab Asegahegne and I earned my BSW from Norfolk State University in December 2020. Over the years, I have severed as a mental/sexual health educator, Brain Balance Coach, and a Registered Behavior Technician. I am currently an MSW advanced standing student at UNC Charlotte. After graduation I plan to obtain my LCSW […]

Hello, my name is Damaria Barber I recently earned my bachelor’s in social work in 2020 at Bennett college. I completed my field placement with the Salvation Army as their intern intake coordinator and continued to work for the organization. Throughout my time there I worked with families and individuals facing crisis. By assessing them […]

Chris earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the University of North Carolina – Asheville. Chris is passionate about working with the Latinx immigrant population as well as LGBTQIA+ youth and individuals. As a social worker, Chris intends to focus on closing the […]

Jessica earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree with Summa Cum Laude honors from Appalachian State University and as part of the inaugural Beaver Scholars. Currently, she is pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). She serves as the Graduate Social Work Association (GSWA) Advanced […]

Jayde earned her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in psychology and human development and family studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, in May of 2020. She is currently in the advanced standing Master of Social work program at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her previous experience focused around […]

Kimberly Bryce earned her Bachelor of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently in the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her previous experience was related to providing intake services and conducting investigations concerning abuse, neglect, and exploitation allegations. Her […]

Nathallie Chavez earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree at UNC Charlotte and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at UNC Charlotte. Nathallie serves as the Assistant Director of Race and Social Equity Academy (RASE) and Mental Health Research and Practice (MHRP) Lab. Nathallie previously assisted as a project coordinator and scholar […]

Victoria Emery is a second-year MSW student at UNC Charlotte. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Elon University, studying Public Health with a double minor in Psychology and Social Justice. Victoria is particularly interested in program development, implementation and evaluation, focusing on preventive measures for behavioral and mental health. Through the IBH program, Victoria will […]

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Social Work from University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May of 2020. While she was an undergraduate, she founded an organization on campus called Coloring for Chemo. This organization raises funds to buy baskets of art supplies and coloring books to donate to children’s hospitals in the area. She […]

Hunter Janus is a graduate student in the School of Social Work at UNC Charlotte. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Queens University of Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Hunter’s focus is to work in a hospital setting where he can utilize the skills that he has obtained through his studies and […]