New Job :)

I started my first post-grad job today as the Patient Services Manager at Community of Hope's Marie Reed Health Center!

I am beyond thrilled to start this position. I have been a big fan for the organization since I first learned about it in early 2011.

With the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and DC Health Link kicking into gear, I'll be plenty busy (and happy) working with health center staff to help patients overcome barriers to care.

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Dakia Davis, LGSW

Dakia Davis, Licensed Graduate Social Worker at your service!

I recently received my wall license and certificate after passing the master's level exam for DC. Excited to go out and work with a professional license.

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It arrived wrinkled, but hey, it's still valid!

Dakia Davis, MSW

I graduated! Can you believe it? Time really zipped by. My grad school experiences have been so rich and I'm thankful for having had the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree at Howard University!

NOTE: I have lots of photos to share; however, I'm experiencing technical difficulties (backing up your files is so important). I promise to have them up soon!

May 6, 2013: Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work, Eta Eta Chapter 
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May 8, 2013: Howard University School of Social Work Awards and Recognition Ceremony
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May 11, 2013: Howard  University Convocation Commencement
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Diploma!

NASW Leadership

Guess who is now a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) DC Metro Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identity (CNLI)? In-a-nutshell (CCNLI) conducts nominations and elections for the chapter.

Looking forward to serving the NASW DC Metro Board and encouraging DC-area social workers run for local and national leadership positions in the organization!

FLLA Graduation

I graduated from FLLA. Yay! Thank you to everyone who supported my final project for the Front Line Leaders Academy. I’m happy to say that I graduated from the program and can now call myself an alum. Here are some pics from graduation weekend: Here are some pics from graduation weekend:

Graduating Class

The "Women's Caucus!"

More pics from my FLLA adventures can be viewed online at (check back for photos) Again, thank you to everyone who supported me during my time in the program. I really appreciate all the well wishes and donations. I could not have done it without you all!

Alternative Spring Break - Memphis, TN

Back in March of this year I participated in Howard's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program. As a team leader for ASB Memphis, TN, I assisted in planning and supervising service activities for students on the program’s health team.

ASB Memphis Team

Here' a look at some of the work we did. Also, you may see someone you know (eh hem, me) in the clip!

  

 Memphis is a terrific city and I'd love to visit again someday.

Winter Break

It’s been a long semester and a while since the last updates.  Here’s what’s been going on with me:
 

School

After lots of hard work (and a fair amount of whining), I got through the semester with all A’s! 

I applied and interviewed for Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break Program and am happy to announce that I will be a team leader for the Memphis, TN site!

My internship at Washington Hospital Center Transplant Services has been wonderful so far! I’m learning more than I could have imagined. I definitely believe that medical/healthcare social work is for me. I’m looking forward to spending my fall semester at the hospital as well.

Front Line Leaders Academy

My time with the 2012 class of the Front Line Leaders Academy is almost up! I’m confident that the program has prepared me to run someday. Fellows are now working on our graduation projects. One component of the project requires that I show off my fundraising skills.

If you’d like to help me and other younger, nontraditional candidates in building a progressive future please visit my FLLA page to find out how: http://kiagoestowashington.blogspot.com/p/flla.html Whether you give five dollars or fifty dollars, every little bit counts.

Christmas With Mickey!

I’ll be spending time with family in Florida for Christmas. I’m so excited our plans for Disney World. I hope to see my favorite Disney Princess, Cinderella! I'll be sure to share photos.

Happy Holidays, Everyone!