Hello, my name is Africa
Coardes. I am a junior social work major at Bennett College for Women in
Greensboro, NC. I am excited about being a WomenNC CSW Scholar because I am
looking forward to implementing research under Dr. Valerie Johnson concerning
women rights. I have been looking for ways to get involved in research
during my matriculation at Bennett and I am ecstatic about finally having the
opportunity to do so. My group will provide research on perinatal care for
incarcerated women in both Guilford and Forsyth County. By the end of the
program I hope to be transformed from a scholar into an independent researcher.
I will use this opportunity as a stepping stone as I hope to participate in
more research in the future. As an aspiring social worker I am also looking
forward to acquiring more leadership training and advocacy skills.
L (Africa Coardes) R (Patience Bowora,
classmate/friend)
