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Welcome to my professional social work portfolio, which highlights key projects completed during my Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Arizona State University. The portfolio showcases work undertaken during two practicum placements: my foundation practicum at the Maricopa Association of Governments and my concentration practicum at NAMI Valley of the Sun.
At the Maricopa Association of Governments, I focused on systemic approaches to addressing youth homelessness, including the successful initiation and coordination of the statewide Youth Homelessness Systems Improvement (YHSI) Grant application. This initiative emphasized collaborative efforts among multiple Continuums of Care across Arizona and was deeply rooted in participatory youth leadership and intersectional equity.
During my concentration practicum at NAMI Valley of the Sun, I contributed to strategic and operational projects aimed at strengthening community mental health support. Highlights include developing a Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tool to enhance strategic planning and accessibility for mental health programs, and coordinating advocacy efforts for Arizona’s Mental Health Day at the Capitol, which empowered individuals with lived mental health experiences to effectively advocate for policy changes.
These projects collectively illustrate my commitment to social justice, systemic improvement, and the meaningful inclusion of diverse community voices in social work practice.
Project Matrix
Project Name
Identification / Analysis / Needs Assessment
Goals and Objectives
Program Design and Implementation
Budgeting
Program Evaluation
Information Systems
Organization as a System
Personnel Policies and Procedures
Management Skills
Staff Task Orientation Groups
Community Participation
Bargaining and Negotiation
Policy Analysis
Social Welfare Policy Research
Influencing the Policy Process
NAMI Advocacy Program
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Compensation and Hiring Practices Study
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Fund Development Plan
P
P
P
P
P
P
Geomapping NAMI Services
P
P
P
P
P
P
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This portfolio includes projects from my practicum experiences. Featured from my concentration year matrix at NAMI Valley of the Sun (shown here in a recreated format for accessibility) are the Geomapping NAMI Services and NAMI Advocacy Program projects. I have also included the YHSI grant application from my foundation year; this project demonstrates additional competencies, and I am proud that it secured $1.7 million for Arizona’s youth homeless response system.
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