ZhiQing Yaw

I graduated from University of Northern Iowa in 2021 and started my journey as a community support specialist (CSS) at Thresholds. I have had the privilege of building meaningful relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds. The population that I have primarily served are adults and seniors with severe mental health disorders. This experience has deepened my passion for addressing societal issues and advocating for vulnerable populations. Every day, I witness the direct impacts of intergenerational poverty, trauma, violence, racism, and mental illness, and how they intersect in my clients' lives. These experiences have reinforced my commitment to pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) at DePaul. As an intern at IIPC, I will support Carla with administrative tasks while gaining a deeper understanding of the administrative side of the work. My goal is to provide support and strengthen my ability to advocate as a clinician  for those who cannot advocate for themselves