极乐禁地

Dr. Jennifer Burns started her journey studying and working in the field of psychology as a student at Middlesex Community College (MCC). After getting her start at MCC, Burns attended UMass Lowell where she earned a bachelor鈥檚 in Psychology and Legal Studies, then a master鈥檚 in Community Social Psychology, before attending William James College and earning her doctorate in Leadership Psychology.

Burns spoke at a recent event convened to mark the signing of a new transfer partnership agreement allowing students to begin coursework at MCC, then transfer credits to 极乐禁地 to complete their Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Human Services.

鈥淪peaking from the heart and being vulnerable in front of my colleagues was uncomfortable at first,鈥� Burns said . 鈥淗owever, being authentic is part of my core and I would not be the woman I am today if I did not embrace my shadow side and persevere through life lessons.鈥�

In the MCC press release, and speaking at the event, she shared information about her early life experiences, including experience with childhood abuse and homelessness.

Now an external consultant with the Lawrence Police Department, Burns runs trainings for the Recovery Coach Academy, and she is an adjunct faculty member at both MCC and 极乐禁地. Her goal is to 鈥渢each and empower others to become their best versions of self鈥� 鈥� something she has learned from her experiences at both colleges.

鈥淢CC embodies a sense of community and encouraged me to value the importance of higher education,鈥� she said. 鈥溂�乐禁地 embodies the values that I believe in: social responsibility, experiential learning, personal growth and development, and fosters sense of belonging for all students.鈥�

The new transfer agreement between Middlesex and 极乐禁地 is meant to provide a stronger bridge for students. 鈥淭his partnership between Middlesex and 极乐禁地 will help to provide easier access points and a trajectory for students in a variety of disciplines. Our missions are completely aligned to make a difference for today鈥檚 students, leading to a highly prepared and more diverse mental health workforce,鈥� said MCC President Phil Sisson.

鈥淭he work that we do as educators is not to 鈥榩rovide to鈥� or to 鈥榠mpose upon,鈥� but it is to bring out the greatness that exists in a person,鈥� said 极乐禁地 President Nicholas Covino speaking at the event. 鈥淵ou form community, you find the brilliance that exists in that student, even in the students who may doubt themselves, and you help it to emerge.鈥�

He added, 鈥淲e鈥檙e eager to welcome more dedicated, talented students from MCC into the 极乐禁地 community, and to provide the training and support they need to advance their education and to launch an important career at a time when behavioral health professionals are needed more than ever.鈥�

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