Student Ambassador Profile

Sara is from East Tennessee and is a MSSW student at the University of Tennessee in the Advanced Standing program. She graduated with her BSSW from UTK in May of 2025. Sara’s main interest is in School Social Work with elementary school clients. She has completed her School Social Work License and is acquiring her Trauma Certification. Sara’s…

Kenzie Wright is a passionate and dedicated student currently pursuing a Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Law and Society from George Mason University, where she developed a strong interest in the intersections of trauma, systemic inequality, and the criminal justice…

Jax is a senior in the online BSSW program. He is originally from Paragould, Arkansas, and now lives in Washington, DC. Jax is passionate about mental health and advocacy and plans to pursue a career in clinical social work, focusing on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals. Outside of school, Jax loves going to concerts (currently has been to over 30!), going to…

Harper Kline is a senior BSSW student from Nashville, TN, with a strong passion for child welfare, disability rights, and all aspects of equity and justice. She is a proud member of the Bachelor’s Social Work Organization (BSWO) and is deeply grateful for the experiences and opportunities she has gained through both the College of…

Evan is currently a junior in the BSSW Honors program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he’s passionate about making a difference through social work. One of his favorite things about being part of the College of Social Work is the strong sense of community and how it feels like one big family, which…

Tristan is an MSSW student at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). As a first generation undergraduate, he pursued his bachelor's in Psychology at UTK. Born in Knoxville – named after Peyton Manning – Tristan was born to be a VOL from the very beginning. He has a deep interest in both advocating for policy and…

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…