National Association of Black Social Workers Office of Student .

Banquet at the University of Kansas, which recognizes African American students for outstanding academic performance.Tajsheena has worked diligently to make a student chapter of ABSWS at The University of Kansas and now serves as Chairperson of the KU- Association of Black Social Work Students. As the current chairperson of the KU-ABSWS, one of Tajsheena`s goals is to enhance the educational experience of African American students by creating a web of living for these students within the social welfare program at KU. In gain to forming support systems for these students, Tajsheena intends to help bring awareness to the concerns of not just the these students, but likewise to the concerns of African Americans in the community, as it relates to clinical practice and cultural awareness.In gain to school, Tajsheena works full sentence as an adolescent mental health case manager, volunteers on a steady basis, is an active big sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, and is a member of various community organizations including Young Non Profit Network (YNPN) and NAACP. Tajsheena believes in giving support to her community. With a deep love for running with inner city youth, and as a social worker, Tajsheena desires to give her energy to empowering youth to make their full potential through education and vulnerability to new experiences. She draws inspiration from the opinion that anyone can rise above their portion and be splendid in whatever they want to do with hard work and perseverance. In her free time, Tajsheena enjoys art and creativity across many mediums of saying and is a recognized artist, winning best in evidence in the 2009 Art/Work-Creativity from the Cube, an art exhibit that recognizes the artistic talents of the Kansas City workforce. Tajsheena also enjoys art, learning, cooking, and hanging out with friends.