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Social Work Graduate Student | Hospice & Palliative Care | Sterling Heights, MI
Kayla Bonkowski is a social work graduate student based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Rochester College, where she graduated Cum Laude, and is working toward a Master of Social Work with a goal of specializing in hospice and palliative care.
From Psychology to Social Work
Kayla Bonkowski's path into social work grew out of a longstanding interest in human psychology and a desire to support people through critical life transitions. After earning her degree in psychology, she chose to continue her education with a Master of Social Work, building toward direct clinical practice rather than stopping at the research side of the field.
A Focus on Hospice and Palliative Care
Kayla Bonkowski is drawn to hospice and palliative care because of the weight and meaning attached to end-of-life care. She sees that space as one where skilled, compassionate professionals make a genuine difference for patients and families during the most difficult moments of their lives. Her interest in this area grew from a broader commitment to being present with people through hardship.
Discipline in Fitness and Health
Kayla Bonkowski has built a personal practice around fitness and physical health. She trains regularly in CrossFit and has completed a personal health transformation that included losing more than 70 pounds. The consistency she brings to her training carries into her coursework and every other goal she sets for herself.
Animal Rescue and Advocacy
Kayla Bonkowski is a lifelong animal lover who has made pet rescue a personal priority. She fosters and rescues dogs and is a committed advocate for animal welfare, giving the same steady attention to that work that she brings to school and training.
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