Emily Myers, Tracy Meek, Debra Riggs, and Kristin Clarke

Recorded November 8, 2024 41:01 minutes
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Description

Colleagues Emily Myers (40), Tracy Meek (43), and Debra A Riggs (69) discuss their healthcare, social work, and non-profit careers in response to questions asked by Kristin Clarke [no age given].

Subject Log / Time Code

Emily (E) describes her origins in Social Work and her connections built with Appalachian communities.
Tracy (T) speaks about how she came to be a Social Worker.
Debra (D) recalls her education and career history.
T and E discuss the misconceptions around their work. They especially note their intentions to reduce barriers and provide space for people to ask for help. They go on to describe the unique culture of their local communities.
T speaks about the recent affects of the natural disaster. She describes how Hurricane Helene impact the communities nearby, and how everyone came together to help one another.
E describes the different resources that get utilized to support members of the community.
T elaborates on the barriers to becoming a social worker.
T and E discuss potential changes in culture and policy that would benefit the health of their communities.
T and D speak about climate change affecting the health and well being of the communities that they serve.
T describes the diversity of her region.

Participants

  • Emily Myers
  • Tracy Meek
  • Debra Riggs
  • Kristin Clarke