Biography:

Jamie Robinson (Des Plaines, IL) received her B.A. in Human Services and Spanish in 2003 from Millikin University in Decatur, IL.  She is a candidate for the MSW degree from Dominican University in River Forest, IL and will be completing her coursework in May 2008.  Her social service experience includes previously working as a Family Service Specialist for CEDA Head Start, and is currently employed with the Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) as a Community and Parent Involvement Coordinator.  Last year, Jamie completed a field placement through Youth Outreach Services in Albany Park and provided substance abuse counseling to middle school students at Aspira-Haugan Middle School in Chicago, IL.  Jamie’s recent field placement is at Buffalo Grove High School in district 214 as a school social work intern.  Jamie’s passion is working with youth and adolescents, and she will be taking the Type 73 exam this summer after graduation to become certified as a school social worker.  Jamie is especially interested in working with substance abuse treatment and hopes to continue her education and obtain her CADC from the IAODAPCA after she graduates from Dominican.  She was recently voted the Student Association President by her peers and is excited to represent Dominican University at the NASW.