SSW’s Hornbrook selected as Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Masters Fellow

MSW candidate Jasmine Hornbrook was selected as a 2021-2022 Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Masters Fellow. The Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) targets racial/ethnic minority social work master students who are preparing to work in mental health and/or substance use disorder services and prevention. Recipients receive a 1-year fellowship that includes specialized training in mental health and/or substance use disorder issues of racial/ethnic minority populations, enhanced training to reduce health disparities and improve behavioral health-care outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations, a monetary stipend, and other professional development supports. The goal of the MFP is to increase the number of culturally competent master’s-level behavioral health professionals available to serve racial/ethnic minority populations via professional development training, mentorship, and other supports to the fellows.

Jasmine shares: “As a black and biracial woman of color, I have always understood the importance of representation in this work. I am committed to holistic wellbeing and healing of Black and biracial communities, especially men. It is my privilege and desire to work with underserved communities of color in mental health in a combined setting that would allow me to effect systemic and broad policy changes. This fellowship provides me with extra training and support from fellow MFP peers and mentors who are also committed to the same goals.” 

Please join the SSW in congratulating Jasmine on this incredible opportunity and well-deserved honor!