My name is Jasmine Chewning and I am a senior, Social Work major at Coppin State University. I will be finished with my coursework mid-July 2017; I’m excited for the road ahead. I’m 22 years old and a native of Baltimore, Maryland. I currently reside in Catonsville with my family. I have been a social work intern at The Martin Pollak Project since February 2017. My intern supervisor is Ms. Jai Roberts. I’ve always had a passion for helping others and an interest in mental health. I believe that people should not be defined by their diagnoses and that the trials of life are temporary and will prepare you for your future. I’ve always loved art and music and when I have free time I attend local spoken word events and open mics in Baltimore. I also spend extra time serving with the outreach ministry at my church, Word of God Church and Ministries, at local shelters, hospitals, and non-profits. My vision of life is infinite and I believe that we should always uplift those we are surrounded by and come in contact with. Why not be a blessing to someone who felt like there was no end to their troubles? Our community needs compassionate people who are ready to serve. To know that I could make a difference in someone else’s life on a daily basis would be all the reward I would need. A phrase that will forever resonate with me that came from one of my favorite professors at Coppin is, “You don’t save your client. You serve your client. They save themselves.” – Professor. Long-Coleman
