Jessica China

I graduated from Messiah University with a Bachelor's in Social Work in May 2024 and will graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with my Master's in Social Work in August 2025. I have a passion for engaging with families and children, seeking justice, and advocating on behalf of marginalized populations.
 

Three Rivers Youth, Pittsburgh, PA

Social Work Intern, August 2024-April 2025

• Contributed to the effective planning and implementation of programs run by the organization 
• Engaged with foster parents throughout Allegheny County to ensure the effective performance of the organization's foster care program
• Collaborated with individuals within the organization to conduct a process evaluation of the organization’s Diversion Program

Small Things, Philadelphia, PA

Social Work Intern, August 2023-May 2024

• Created a resource guide outlining organizations and agencies in Philadelphia addressing community needs
• Engaged in direct service and administrative tasks to address food insecurity
• Engaged with community members and leaders and discussed local assets and best approaches to meet needs 
• Organized a fundraiser event and collaborated with businesses for support

General Education Office, Mechanicsburg, PA

Office Assistant, January 2022-December 2023

• Researched, analyzed, and presented general education data utilizing Microsoft Office and Canva to inform curriculum improvement
• Assisted in the planning and implementation of a new general education curriculum
• Edited college’s website using Jadu software

Urban Impact Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA

Summer Day Camp Intern, June-August 2023

• Collaborated with a fellow intern to plan and lead program activities for at-risk fifth grade girls 
• Facilitated Bible group discussions and discipled fourth through sixth grade girls

One Collective, Remote

Care Map Data Collection Intern, May 2022-August 2022

• Researched service providers in the state of Washington based on needs in various areas
• Created posts on the website database describing different service providers to address needs of community members

Bethesda Women’s Mission, Harrisburg, PA

Intern, September 2021-May 2022

• Researched and connected guests to necessary resources
• Completed administrative tasks, such as writing donor thank-you notes and compiling essential items 
• Contributed to creating a safe, welcoming environment for women in the recovery program

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

M.S.W, Social Work, expected August 2025

Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA

B.S.W, Social Work, GPA: 3.98, May 2024

• Messiah Honors Program and Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society, president
• Increase Theology Club, vice-president
• Social Work Club, vice-president
• Economic Empowerment, project team member
• Research Opportunities
  • Presented “A Collaborative Effort at Urban Revitalization: A Potential Model” at the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research
  • Conducted research for a nonprofit organization to suggest ways to increase funding and marketability
  • Developed a Community Savings and Loan Association (CSLA) curriculum for a community in Zambia