Student Ambassador Profile

Gracalynn or “Grace” Berg is a current MSSW student studying at the University of Tennessee – Nashville Campus. After graduating from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville Grace found Social Work would aid her in helping clients and communities grow through helpful therapeutic interventions. Grace is hoping to achieve after graduation her LCSW license so…

Aritra is a fourth year doctoral candidate in the College of Social Work at University of Tennessee with a strong focus on global public health issues. Aritra completed his Master’s in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai, India) with specialization in Public Health in 2017. Aritra is a soccer, cricket and other…

Namrata is a final-year PhD candidate with her research focusing on social connections in aging. She is a social worker from India who has the experience of working with diverse communities. She has specialized in community organization and uses her skills to build connections.   Namrata loves to explore different cultures and cuisines and believes that cultures are…

Kenyette S. Garrett, LCSW, is a third-year PhD student at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work. Her research is centered on investigating the experiences of Black students in orchestral music education through a social justice lens. Additionally, she is deeply committed to improving the experiences of Black women in doctoral programs and investigating the impact…

Zak is a third-year PhD student from Plainfield, Illinois. He previously graduated from the University of Michigan with a MSW with a concentration in program evaluation and applied research. During his time at the University of Michigan, he worked both with the Program Evaluation Group (PEG) and did his field placement at the Center on Assets, Education, and…

Cat Steele is a student in the Online Master of Social Work program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is also a program coordinator for the local Community Action Committee. The online program has allowed her the freedom to continue working full-time while obtaining an education. Being a Knoxville native has provided her with…

My name is Eliza, and I’m an online MSSW student in Memphis getting a trauma certificate! I love working out, cooking, and spending time with my friends! I also love to crochet and knit in my free time! Can’t wait to hear from y’all, and Go Vols! Schedule a meeting

Emma is an Advanced Standing MSSW student from Oxford, MS. She recently graduated from The University of Mississippi with a BSW degree and has thoroughly enjoyed transitioning into a new program. Emma is on the clinical concentration track and is especially passionate about working with the geriatric population. She views social work as her life’s…

Caroline Beckman is a second year student in the part time online MSSW program at UTK. She is on the clinical track and hopes to pursue the LCSW licensure after graduation and work in a non-profit setting. She is currently living in New Haven, CT and works at the Yale School of the Environment, but…

Brynn is a MSSW student and is a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). She is very interested in micro practice and forensic work after studying Psychology as an undergraduate. Brynn is completing the forensic certificate to gain more knowledge in preparation for working in correctional facilities. Brynn believes that social work…