What is your job at Sheppard Pratt?
I am the LGBTQ+ care navigator at MoCo Reconnect, a youth drop-in center in Wheaton, Maryland. I work with LGBTQ+ youth to help them build the skills and resources they need to succeed. I also give specialized support to youth to help them understand their LGBTQ+ identity and do workshops and events to bring LGBTQ+ youth together.
What does a typical day look like for you?
Most days, I meet and connect with young people in our space, run workshops and groups, and find supportive resources for our clients. I also recently started an LGBTQ+ youth support group.
What do you enjoy most about working at Sheppard Pratt?
I love that I can see my clients grow over time. It’s amazing to see them heal and flourish through adversity. I most enjoy seeing the young people in my program use their coping skills, grow into their identities, and reach their goals.
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What has been your proudest moment at work?
It was a proud moment to see a client I had helped build coping skills remember to use those skills on their own.
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?
I love to take naps with my cat, DonJuan.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
If I could learn anything, I would learn how to blow glass!