Kristina Marcelli is in her second and final year at the University of Cincinnati, in the Masters of Social Work program. She plans on becoming a child and family therapist, or working in an international non-profit agency promoting human rights. In addition to her studies, Kristina currently works as a family services worker at a Head Start program in Cincinnati.

Volunteering abroad has always been important to Kristina, and she has been fortunate to travel to Mexico, Jamaica, and Uganda. “These trips helped me realize my passion for serving others and standing up for social justice. This has also enabled me to focus on the career path of social work.” Kristina is also an artist and draws portraits of the people she has met while volunteering abroad. She uses these drawings to raise awareness about global poverty and help fund programs that strive to help those in need.