Student Achievements
The Graduate Student Within the Assistantship: Christina Williams
April 06, 2026
Christina Williams is a Master of Social Work student and a Graduate Research Assistant for the School of Social Work. Christina is currently gathering research with her supervisor and another graduate assistant. Most of her research pertains to literature reviews, research design, and data collection. Christina’s main GA research assignment is titled, “Neuro-Inclusiveness and Accessibility in Social Work Education” which is about learning how professors can implement more inclusive and accessible practices for those with ADHD or Autism as well as other neurodivergent disorders. Another project that she is working on is titled, “Understanding the Rise of Preventable Childhood Diseases”. Both of their studies are in the beginning stages with grant funding. When Christina is not researching, she is helping her professor set up Blackboard content.
Christina was interested in this GA position because she wanted to gain more experience with research and learn about the social work field. Her favorite part of the job is getting to know the professors more as well as working on her skills as a researcher. Christina explained that her GA position made her realize that she enjoys research more than she initially expected to.
Christina expressed that there are many ways that her GA position is setting her up for her future career. She feels that she has become more organized and more confident in completing independent work. She has also learned to self-manage and rely on herself for projects which are especially important in a social work career. Navigating Excel and databases has become a useful skill gained through her GA position as well.
Christina is currently completing her field placement at a Domestic Violence Agency where she is learning valuable skills in supporting mental health groups and therapy. After graduation, Christina wants to become a clinical social worker who specializes in trauma-informed care. She would love to work with older adults but would love to work with youth or younger adults, as well.
We wish you the best of luck in your social work career!