Congratulations to Rose Amburose ’25 for receiving the 2024 Equity and Inclusion Student Award!
The National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC) named five North Carolina social work students as the 2024 NASW-NC Equity and Inclusion Student Award recipients, including Rose Amburose, Park Scholar in the Class of 2025. This award supports the vision of inclusive chapter membership and supports Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students pursuing a variety of social work specialties. These recipients were selected based on their commitment to incorporating and promoting equity and inclusion into their social work practice, their high academic achievement, and their leadership.
Rose is being honored for her remarkable journey and tireless efforts for social justice causes. She is from Boone, NC, and majoring in Social Work and Philosophy.
Rose found her calling for social work from the journey of self-discovery through the experiences of marginalized communities and inequalities. Through her studies and activism, Rose has demonstrated a profound dedication to uplifting marginalized voices and challenging systemic injustices. Rose founded student organizations, led advocacy initiatives on reproductive rights, climate change and voter rights, and inspired others to advocate for a more equitable and inclusive society.
Rose’s professor and mentor Karey Harwood, Ph.D., Park Faculty Scholar for the Class of 2026 and Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies says Rose is “an exceptional student who has overcome many obstacles in her life. She is propelled forward by curiosity, generosity, hard work, and strength of character.”
In 2023, Rose received the Equity for Women Award. Read more about the honor here.
Congratulations, Rose!