F&C Social Work Fellow Featured in Columbia Neighbors

"I decided to enter the field of social work because of some of the things I saw growing up. Witnessing my family navigate life in the Bronx after immigrating from the Dominican Republic and having recognized that their identities influenced the services that they received and the kind of care that they needed motivated me. I thought social work was the best way to focus on how our identities come into play and how we can serve people in different ways. Seeing some of the challenges as well as the resilience that Bronxites have, pushed me right into the career I’m pursuing. It's been such an honor. In many ways, I’m trying to be the person that my family and I needed growing up. I’m grateful that I get to walk in these roles and provide resources for folks like myself."

Read more of Ashley Rodriguez's interview with Columbia Neighbors here.

Editor's note:

Ashley Rodriguez served as Social Work Fellow for Freedom and Citizenship from 2022-2023

April 26, 2023