Nurturing interactions: A recent Social Work grad fosters community bonds through a peer mentorship club and outreach support in the Downtown Eastside
Sonia Nand co-founded a peer mentorship group to support fellow Social Work students at Douglas College. As a current facilitator at Community Living BC, she works with diverse groups of people, helping them regain stability and resilience while embracing community-building.
From Kenya to Vancouver Island: Irene Jesso’s marathon journey to improve the lives of marginalized communities
Bachelor of Social Work alum Irene Jesso wanted to advocate for marginalized people. Now she helps struggling families as a social worker in Alert Bay, B.C.
This Social Work alum wants her master’s degree to help her create systemic change
For B.C.’s Social Work Week, get a glimpse of Rachelle Wilmot’s path to becoming a social worker – and how education helps her protect vulnerable youth.
A sense of community: How this Social Work student is advocating for students inside and outside the classroom
Inspired to become a social worker because of her own experience in government care, Bachelor of Social Work student Aly Hillaby is using her skills to foster connections at Douglas.
Celebrating my heritage while finding my community at Douglas
In honour of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, Bachelor of Social Work student Aly Hillaby talks about the significance of the month of June and her experience at Douglas as an Indigenous student .
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