Introducing our new Graduate Wellness Intern!
Meet Kamryn and learn more about her role!
Kamryn Attanasio joined optiMize’s staff as the new Graduate Wellness Intern. With a background in individual therapy and a passion for social work, we are thrilled to see all the unique and innovative ideas Kamryn brings to optiMize through her experiences!
What drew you to optiMize and how did you first hear about it?
I first heard about optiMize through a friend who went to the university as an undergraduate student and they raved about the amazing opportunities that this organization provided to students. In looking for a field placement as an MSW student optiMize came to mind again as an organization that I would like to learn and work in. As I looked into what optiMize had to offer students and what it was really all about I was stunned. I saw an organization that not only stood behind what it believed in but one that lived out its mission in its staff and the people they serve.
What excites you about wellness and integration into programs?
I am excited to bring wellness into other programs as wellness is something that we all share and need to practice in order to perform at our best. I think that this will help bring other programs together and sort of create the center of what connects us all at optiMize.
What inspires you? How does that apply to your role?
I’m inspired by those around me and the ways I wish to make change in the spaces around me. This applies to my role as I will draw off of the experiences and interests of others as well as exploring my own ideas and putting them into practice. I also find that helping others to realize and bring their ideas to life is something that I get a lot of inspiration from as well and this is something I would see directly in my role as I serve as a mentor of sorts to the students I work alongside.
What was your path before you joined optiMize and what brought you here?
Before optiMize, I was doing individual therapy in private practice and trying to figure out what kind of social worker I wanted to be. Now, I see myself being much more than just one kind of social worker. Ultimately what brought me to optiMize was that I can and will be many things, a teammate, a leader, and a learner.
Anything and everything, the whole history of Kamryn.
The history of Kamryn is long and has its ups and downs but most of all it’s ever-changing and evolving into something better than what I thought I wanted it to be.
Is there anything you would like to share with the optiMize community either about yourself or your work?
I am an open book, I love conversation and I am a people person. I’m passionate about what I do and I enjoy making connections with those around me.
Help us give a warm welcome to Kamryn, we are so excited to have her on the team! If you’d like to chat with her, feel free to stop by the optiMize office!