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MY ADULT LIFE HAS BEEN A SEARCH FOR A COMMUNITY AND A HOME TO CALL MY OWN. HAVING JUST MOVED TO MN A FEW MONTHS AGO, I'M STILL COLLECTING THESE ARE SOME OF THE ASSETS I'VE COLLECTED ALONG THE WAY.

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As one of 7 kids, my siblings are a constant resource. I’ve learned relationship building with them and find connection to my past. They represent who I could be, who I was, and provide contrast for the person I hope to become. Not to mention that they are an endless source of information: a lawyer, a Ph.D, a dentist, an arborist, a finance girlie, artists, fitness enthusiasts, and more. My siblings live in Louisiana, the Carolinas, and Florida.

A human asset

Siblings, everywhere

After living in Spain for two years, I forged some very powerful relationship. These are the only friends I’ve ever spent thanksgiving with and people who connect me to a previous phase in my life. I know that I will always have a place to stay with them

A human asset

My Spanish community

My uncle is a social worker and a huge source of inspiration and information encouraging me to pursue the field of social work. He’s someone I admire and a reason that I’m here today. This is Uncle John and Aunt Barbara

A human and professional asset

Uncle John

An absolute baddie. Grandma Carol is cool as all get out. She decorated her house and volunteered when the United Methodist Church reversed the ban on gay marriage for clergy as well as being my biggest ally around my parents.

THE human asset

Grandma Carole

My undergraduate university was a small liberal arts college with an incredible alumni network. I’m grateful to be able to turn to this network whenever I’m exploring different professional fields or trying to connect with people in a new city.

A human and professional asset

New College of Florida

My apartment is absolutely my happy place. It’s full of beautiful objects and my two best friends, who I moved here with. It gets incredible sunlight and I have a stellar gym where I workout most days. It’s incredible to have such a comfortable home.

A physical asset

Home

Now having started this MSW, I'm pleased to consider Peter's Hall, the SW faculty and staff, and my classmates one of my newest professional assets

A professional asset

Peters Hall

In my three months working here, I've joined a huge network of people dedicated to providing the community with important support and resources. I’ve gotten to learn from so many people at this job already and I’m grateful to continue doing so.

A professional asset

Community University Healthcare Center

exercising, breathing, people watching, first dates and more. I’ve spent so much time on this lake in the few months I’ve lived here and it’s a source of a lot of joy.

A natural asset

Bde Maka Ska

The greenway has an opening right next to my apartment and connects me to several lakes and Uptown. It's a great place for exercise and traven and a space that I get to share with people in my neightborhood

A community asset

The Midtown Greenway

My Subaru has been with me for several years now and participated in several adventures. It’s the go-to roadtrip car with my friends and a place that I feel very safe.

A physical asset

My car