In honor of National School Social Work Week March 6–12, we're highlighting one of our recent school social work alums. Briona Burgos, MSSA '21, is a school social worker at a high school in Hilliard, OH, outside of Columbus. As a school social worker, she meets with students individually and in groups, including a female-athlete empowerment group, an anxiety group and a healthy relationship-building group. She also works with her school's staff on projects such as Signs of Suicide, a program to help inform on mental health, and leads workshops on how to help others, offering crisis support and outside referrals to other community agencies. Originally from Cleveland, OH, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies from Hiram College.
Why did you choose to enroll at the Mandel School?
I chose to enroll at the Mandel School because of the feeling of being at home when I visited the campus. I was so impressed with what the school had to offer and the opportunities it could provide to me while I was there!
Where’s your favorite travel destination?
Seattle, Washington.
What’s up next on your reading list?
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown.
What’s one local spot you recommend every out-of-towner check out?
My favorite local spot is Corbo's Bakery in Little Italy. I love to go when they have their pistachio cream horns available!
If you could have one superpower, what would you choose?
If I could have one superpower, I would choose to teleport to places!
What’s your favorite thing about Case Western Reserve?
My favorite things about CWRU and the Mandel School were the memories and the lifelong friends I made while there. :)