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The Full Circle Anti-Racism Committee is very excited about granting our first year’s WNC Racial Equity MH Graduate Education Fund to Khabonina Beresford. We are so appreciative of everyone who donated to the fund this first year and want to share some information about our first exceptional recipient.
Ms. Beresford will earn her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Western Carolina University in May of 2023. She will graduate with minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Women's Gender and Sexualities Studies. Ms. Beresford shared that she has been highly influenced by her South African roots as well as living in very different cultural environments in the United States. Ms. Beresford beautifully exemplifies a deep appreciation for serving her community as illustrated by these statements made on her application.
“In South Africa, we use the word ubuntu. It means, “I am because we are.” My existence, my passion, and my knowledge are from communities. When I am striving to engage and hold space for healing in a community, I am living in my truth.” Ms. Beresford aspires to create a community focused practice in Western North Carolina that provides holistic services to individuals and communities regarding spiritual health, mental health, and social justice healing.
She also has a strong commitment to serving those with addiction issues and is in the process of earning her my licensure as a Clinical Addictions Specialist and Clinical Social Worker. Ms. Beresford stated, “My dream is to help people living within the margins of society feel heard and seen.” It is very meaningful to provide support to her as she moves toward actualizing this dream, and we once again thank all of the individuals who donated to this fund.
The Full Circle Anti-Racism Committee is very excited about granting our first year’s WNC Racial Equity MH Graduate Education Fund to Khabonina Beresford. We are so appreciative of everyone who donated to the fund this first year and want to share some information about our first exceptional recipient.
Ms. Beresford will earn her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Western Carolina University in May of 2023. She will graduate with minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Women's Gender and Sexualities Studies. Ms. Beresford shared that she has been highly influenced by her South African roots as well as living in very different cultural environments in the United States. Ms. Beresford beautifully exemplifies a deep appreciation for serving her community as illustrated by these statements made on her application.
“In South Africa, we use the word ubuntu. It means, “I am because we are.” My existence, my passion, and my knowledge are from communities. When I am striving to engage and hold space for healing in a community, I am living in my truth.” Ms. Beresford aspires to create a community focused practice in Western North Carolina that provides holistic services to individuals and communities regarding spiritual health, mental health, and social justice healing.
She also has a strong commitment to serving those with addiction issues and is in the process of earning her my licensure as a Clinical Addictions Specialist and Clinical Social Worker. Ms. Beresford stated, “My dream is to help people living within the margins of society feel heard and seen.” It is very meaningful to provide support to her as she moves toward actualizing this dream, and we once again thank all of the individuals who donated to this fund.