Their interests in health and care led Steph to working as a Clinical Social Worker, providing crisis care and support through an acute or emergent hospitalization to the most vulnerable. They were recognized by their peers in the organization for embodying Justice.
They also worked on the corporate side of healthcare, advocating for health equity and funding for patient-centered care by telling stories through data. They were again nominated by their peers for showing values in action.
Steph left large and small organizations to offer support on an intimate individual level, as this is what sits with Steph’s heart best. They continue to evolve through professional trainings and personal practices. They’ve received formal trainings in Reiki, Mindfulness, Brainspotting, EMDR, Trauma Resiliency Model, and are currently working towards becoming a sex therapist.
Though Steph has multiple marginalized identities, they acknowledge their privilege in being able-bodied, straight-passing, having college and graduate degrees, middle income, English speaking, documented, and having access to pursue trainings and interests.
