Sharmane Brown
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Program: PsyD
Book I would recommend: The Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrison
Favorite Quote: 鈥淔reeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.鈥� Toni Morrison
What would people be surprised to know about you? I am the youngest of my siblings, the first of my immediate family to attain a Master鈥檚 degree and only the second to pursue a doctorate degree, within my extended family.
What is a cause you鈥檙e passionate about? I am passionate about all things social justice and humans being free to live intentionally and unapologetically.聽 聽 聽 聽
Why did you choose to attend 海角乱伦? Throughout my time in the MA in Clinical Psychology program, 海角乱伦 served as a catalyst to my self-growth and the members of the community walked with me, hand in hand, on my journey to and through self-preservation. My experience was not solely educational, but transformative to my being in the world. I choose to attend 海角乱伦 to pursue my doctorate degree for continued connectedness and support while navigated such a rigorous program. 聽 聽
What do you want to do with your degree/certificate? Once I attain my PsyD, I would like to pursue employment with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, working with and for fellow veterans. Additionally, my partner and I will start a health and wellness center catering to underrepresented聽populations with unique needs. Ultimately, I want to provide therapy that is freeing, liberating. I want to help people reach liberation from the circumstances, relationships, and systems that weigh them down. I want to help others tell their stories. I want to honor their experiences.