Chinwendu Ngwadom
About Chinwendu Ngwadom
Chinwendu Ngwadom is a Graduate Assistant Program Coordinator at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Chicago State University and a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from The George Washington University, and she aspires to pursue a Doctorate in Psychology to enhance mental health services for underserved populations.
Work at The George Washington University
Chinwendu Ngwadom has been employed at The George Washington University as a Graduate Assistant Program Coordinator since 2019. In this role, she supports various academic and administrative functions within her department. Her responsibilities include coordinating programs, assisting faculty, and engaging with students to enhance their educational experience. This position has allowed her to apply her knowledge in public health and maternal and child health while contributing to the university's mission.
Education and Expertise
Chinwendu Ngwadom holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Biological Sciences from Chicago State University, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She furthered her education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences from 2015 to 2017. She completed her Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Maternal and Child Health at The George Washington University from 2019 to 2021. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her current work and future aspirations.
Background
Chinwendu Ngwadom's academic journey has included significant research experience. She held a research position as an NIH fellow, which enhanced her laboratory skills and research methodologies. Additionally, she worked as a Research Technologist Trainee at LabCorp from 2017 to 2019. Her research has focused on protective factors for youth living in public housing, and she developed a youth mental health program during her MPH studies, demonstrating her commitment to community health.
Aspirations in Psychology
Chinwendu Ngwadom aspires to pursue a Doctorate in Psychology. Her goal is to practice therapy and create holistic programs for underserved and immigrant populations. This ambition reflects her dedication to promoting mental health, particularly among marginalized communities. She is particularly focused on addressing the needs of women and youth, aiming to provide accessible mental health resources and support.
Passion for Mental Health
Chinwendu Ngwadom is passionate about promoting mental health in marginalized communities. Her work and research have consistently focused on improving mental health outcomes, especially for women and youth. By developing community-based programs and conducting relevant research, she seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these populations, ensuring they have access to necessary mental health resources.