Graduate Archer Fellowship Program Alumni Profiles
Callie Jones
Summer 2016 Archer Fellow
Internship: AARP, Inc. (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons)
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
M.S. Social Work; August 2017
Louisiana State University
B.S. Psychology; May 2015
Professional
Graduate Research Intern at American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Texas
Summer 2016 Archer Fellow
Internship: AARP, Inc. (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons)
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
M.S. Social Work; August 2017
Louisiana State University
B.S. Psychology; May 2015
Professional
Graduate Research Intern at American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Texas
“My experience as an Archer Fellow has paved the way for future career success. Maintaining strong connections with people I met at AARP and in D.C. has allowed me to broaden the opportunities for jobs post graduation, specifically in the realm of policy-related social work."
Q & A with Callie
Please give us a snapshot of your current position.
I interview and compile Texans' narratives regarding a myriad of issues such as nursing home quality, elder financial exploitation, surprise medical bills, home insurance claims and nursing scope of practice. I also compose and publish narratives in articles, op-eds, and blog posts providing support for AARP-backed bills at the Texas Legislature.
What has been your general career path?
I am pursuing a career in clinical or policy-related social work, focusing on ways to improve the daily lives of marginalized populations.
How has being an Archer Fellow influenced your professional path and goals?
My experience as an Archer Fellow has paved the way for future career success. Maintaining strong connections with people I met at AARP and in D.C. has allowed me to broaden the opportunities for jobs post graduation, specifically in the realm of policy-related social work.
What do you value the most about your experience as an Archer Fellow?
I value the connections this fellowship afforded me during and after my time in D.C. The people I met and worked for in D.C. ledme to find the current job I have now in Austin. I couldn't be more grateful for the Archer Center’s Graduate Program in Public Policy.
What was the most important thing you learned as an Archer Fellow?
I learned that in order to use your time wisely, you have to put yourself out there, get out of your comfort zone and go to all the happy hours! I still keep in touch with people I met in D.C. and know those connections will be useful in the future.
What do you value the most about being an Archer Alumna?
I value the friendships I made from all over Texas. Getting to know people from so many different backgrounds enhanced my perspective on what it means to be a Texan.
What is your favorite memory from the program?
My favorite memory from the Graduate Program in Public Policy is traveling with other Archer Fellows to cities in and around D.C. such as Philadelphia and New York City. I formed great friendships and had so much fun!
Do you have advice for prospective students?
Take every opportunity you are afforded because it's now or never!
Please give us a snapshot of your current position.
I interview and compile Texans' narratives regarding a myriad of issues such as nursing home quality, elder financial exploitation, surprise medical bills, home insurance claims and nursing scope of practice. I also compose and publish narratives in articles, op-eds, and blog posts providing support for AARP-backed bills at the Texas Legislature.
What has been your general career path?
I am pursuing a career in clinical or policy-related social work, focusing on ways to improve the daily lives of marginalized populations.
How has being an Archer Fellow influenced your professional path and goals?
My experience as an Archer Fellow has paved the way for future career success. Maintaining strong connections with people I met at AARP and in D.C. has allowed me to broaden the opportunities for jobs post graduation, specifically in the realm of policy-related social work.
What do you value the most about your experience as an Archer Fellow?
I value the connections this fellowship afforded me during and after my time in D.C. The people I met and worked for in D.C. ledme to find the current job I have now in Austin. I couldn't be more grateful for the Archer Center’s Graduate Program in Public Policy.
What was the most important thing you learned as an Archer Fellow?
I learned that in order to use your time wisely, you have to put yourself out there, get out of your comfort zone and go to all the happy hours! I still keep in touch with people I met in D.C. and know those connections will be useful in the future.
What do you value the most about being an Archer Alumna?
I value the friendships I made from all over Texas. Getting to know people from so many different backgrounds enhanced my perspective on what it means to be a Texan.
What is your favorite memory from the program?
My favorite memory from the Graduate Program in Public Policy is traveling with other Archer Fellows to cities in and around D.C. such as Philadelphia and New York City. I formed great friendships and had so much fun!
Do you have advice for prospective students?
Take every opportunity you are afforded because it's now or never!
