Olympia Dorsey

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  • Accessibility at Catholic Charities Boston

    Accessibility at Catholic Charities Boston Program Description Catholic Charities Boston is a nonprofit in Massachusetts that provides support to low income people. The center is located near public transportation, making it accessible to families in local communities. The program’s mission statement is “to build a just and compassionate society rooted in dignity and respect for…

  • My Experience at a WeConnect LGBTQ+ Support Meeting

    On Monday, I attended a virtual WeConnect meeting for people part of the LGBTQ+ community. Before going, I spent a lot of time reflecting on my own attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of this support group. As a bisexual woman in a heterosexual relationship, I am often perceived as straight I’m curious to hear from people…

  • Reflection on Inclusion and Belonging: Dimensions of Sallie

    This week I had the pleasure of interviewing my peer Sallie Blaney on her identity and belonging at ASU. Sallie is a student who juggles being an online student with having a full time job and making time for herself. This conversation helped me understand how factors like culture, work status, and education shape experiences…

  • Bridging the Gap: A Language Barriers in Public Settings

    Reflection A few years ago, I volunteered at my local food pantry handing out food and greeting people. I was excited to help and I thought the day would go smoothly. When working I noticed a family near the entrance hesitating to come in. The father was wearing traditional African clothing and spoke very little…

  • ABOUT ME

    Hi, my name is Olympia Dorsey, and I am currently in a bachelor’s program for Public Policy and Public Service at Arizona State University. My long-term career goal is to become a policy analyst or nonprofit founder,with a focus on healthcare, food insecurity, racial justice, and housing equality. I plan to work in direct service…

  • Social Identity Exercise

    Ethnicity: Afro-Latino Race: Black Socio-Economic Status: Middle Class Gender: Woman, Sex: Female Sexual Orientation:Bisexual National Origin:USA First Language: English Mental/Emotional:Borderline Personality Disorder Age: 21 Religion: Christian  1. Race, Personality Disorder, Gender  2. Religion, First Language 3. Personality Disorder, Ethnicity 4.  Race, Personality Disorder, Gender 5. Race, Gender, Age Social Identity Exercise 1) Group I belong…