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SPOTLIGHT THREE
The value of public interest
professions
Since publishing our first Social Mobility
Report in 2016, we have noticed a
significant trend in graduates seeking
careers where they can make a positive
impact on their communities and
society as a whole. Survey respondents
often note that their passion for public
interest professions is directly linked to
their experience with College Track, and
their shared belief in the power of self-
agency and mentorship.
As a counselor, College Track San
Francisco alumna, Kelsey, is able to
leverage the social-emotional skills
she gained from her College Track
advisors and undergraduate experience
to impact the health and wellness of
countless members of her community.
“Choosing a career path that was meaningful for me meant
finding something that would offer me the opportunity to
have an impact on my community. Becoming a counselor
seemed fitting, as I was always the one to guide my loved
ones and point them to resources. Today, I spend my
days working with people from all backgrounds and life
experiences. One of my greatest joys is watching people
engage in the therapeutic process, and as a result, fulfill
their potential. I continue to pursue this field not because
it is a high paying job, but because it is a highly rewarding
job. It is my privilege and my honor to stand in partnership
with others on the path to self-discovery and wellness.”
-Kelsey, College Track San Francisco,
B.A., University of California, Davis 2017,
MA, University of San Francisco, 2019
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