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Elena Lockwood

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Medical Social Work student at JKUAT, facilitating HIV support-group research and conducting clinical fieldwork.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m interested in youth-led social entrepreneurial models that blend public health with technological innovation to solve structural continental challenges.

At Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), I’m studying Medical Social Work and researching the participation of People Living with HIV in support groups. I organized and moderated focus groups, analyzed participants’ experiences, and developed recommendations to improve retention and psychosocial well-being.

During addiction and substance abuse rehabilitation fieldwork, I conducted intake assessments, provided supportive counseling, and assisted with therapeutic group sessions. I also collaborated on social reintegration plans with multidisciplinary teams and families.

In pediatric disability fieldwork, I supported children and families through care planning and accessibility assessments. I’m certified in Basic Wheelchair Service Provision and Basic Life Support & Emergency Care, and I’m interested in youth-led social entrepreneurship that connects public health with technological innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

General Clinical Fieldwork

Fieldwork Placement

Feb 2026 - May 2026 (3 months)

Applied social work theories to real-world community challenges, conducting needs assessments and linking community members to resources. Gained practical experience in patient care and advocacy in a clinical setting.

Community Rotations Hospital Rotation Needs Assessment Patient Advocacy Administrative Processes

Special Education & Pediatric Disability Fieldwork

Fieldwork Placement

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)

Worked directly with children facing neurodevelopmental and physical conditions to evaluate their psycho-social and academic environments. Guided parents through care planning and assessed child accessibility requirements.

Child Development Advocacy Family Counseling Inclusive Environments Child Welfare Disability Rights

Addiction Rehabilitation Fieldwork

Fieldwork Placement

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 (3 months)

Conducted intake assessments and provided supportive counseling for individuals in drug and substance abuse recovery. Assisted in running therapeutic group sessions and collaborated on multidisciplinary teams to design social reintegration plans.

Psychosocial Support Group Therapy Facilitation Intake Assessment Counseling Rehabilitation Multidisciplinary Collaboration