Ashley Dwarshuis (616) 443-6022 • ashleydwarshuis@gmail.

com

EDUCATION Grand Valley State University – Master of Social Work

Expected Graduation: April 2018
Member of Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society – Chi Epsilon Chapter

Grand Valley State University – Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Minor in Women and Gender Studies
Graduated: April 2016

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

University Counseling Center at Grand Valley State University ½ Allendale, MI

Clinical MSW Intern ½ May 2017 - Present
• Provide individual counseling to university students using evidence-based practices for a
variety of DSM-5 diagnoses
• Perform risk assessments, triage screenings, and thorough intake assessments
• Co-facilitate two DBT-based psychoeducational groups
• Formally presented a clinical case for an interdisciplinary team
• Provided outreach presentations across campus

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services ½ Cutlerville, MI

Programming Coordinator ½ August 2016 – April 2017
• Created and implemented independent living skills lessons, groups, and activities for five
adolescent residential units within Pine Rest’s Center for Psychiatric and Residential Services
• Planned the daily and weekly schedules for all five units
Patient Care Provider ½ October 2015 – August 2016
• Assisted adolescents with mental illness with daily living tasks in a residential setting using
trauma-informed care
• Recognized as Employee of the Month in July 2016 and January 2017

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Grand Valley State University School of Social Work ½ Grand Rapids, MI

Graduate Assistant ½ August 2017 - Present
• Coordinated a service learning trip to Houston, Texas for 19 students and faculty doing
Hurricane Harvey disaster relief work
• Co-taught an undergraduate Social Work course – Professional Development in Social Work
• Assist a Social Work professor with research projects and writing a textbook chapter on Social
Work Practice with Elders

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

U.S. Community-Based Service Learning Trip with GVSU ½ Houston, TX ½ December 2017
Rebuilt homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey with St. Bernard Project
Learned about disaster relief work and the impact of disaster on individuals and families

HQ: Runaway and Homeless Youth Drop In Center ½ Grand Rapids, MI ½ July 2016 – April 2017
Engaged with youth and served food in the kitchen bi-weekly

YWCA’s Domestic Violence Shelter - Sojourner House ½ Grand Rapids, MI ½ July 2015 – April 2016
Planned and executed activities for the children in the shelter
Organized donations in the food and clothing pantries of the shelter
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LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Greeks Against Sexual Assault at Grand Valley State University ½ Allendale, MI

Founding Executive Board Member ½ March 2016 – December 2017
• Created an organization for sexual assault awareness and education within fraternity and
sorority life alongside other leaders in the Greek community

Alpha Omicron Pi – Lambda Eta Chapter ½ Allendale, MI ½ January 2013 – April 2016
Chapter President ½ December 2014 – December 2015
• Led philanthropic and social organization of 100+ collegiate women
• Attended multiple conferences and an international convention on behalf of the chapter
• Awarded GVSU’s Excellence in Chapter Presidency Award in March 2016
• Awarded GVSU’s Most Dedicated to Panhellenic Values Award in March 2016
• Recognized by the chapter with Alpha Omicron Pi’s Mary Eagan Award in April 2016
Alumnae Relations Chair ½ December 2013 – December 2014
Vice President of Communications ½ June 2013 – December 2013

CONFERENCES, TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

GVSU Student Services Shared Professional Development ½ November 2017

"Closing the Consciousness Gap for Educators" with Dorinda Carter Andrews
GVSU Counseling Center’s 21st Annual Multicultural Seminar ½ November 2017
“Creating Inclusive and Welcoming Communities in a Time of Division” with Deepa Iyer
QPR Suicide Prevention Training ½ August 2017
Critical Incident Stress Management Training ½ July 2017
American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Certified ½ November 2015
Bystander Intervention Training ½ October 2015

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Jersey Junction Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor ½ East Grand Rapids, MI
Manager ½ May 2017 – Present
• Oversees team of employees and ensures quality customer service

Grand Valley State University Laker Store ½ Allendale, MI

Student Manager ½ May 2015 – October 2015
• Led team of student employees in merchandising and selling GVSU products
Laker Style Team Member ½ January 2013 – May 2015
• Merchandised GVSU products and provided exceptional customer service on the sales floor
• Recognized as Student Employee of the Month in January 2014