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The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) is proud to announce that Chankia S. Berry, TUCVM’s Veterinary Social Worker, has been named the 2025 Social Worker of the Year by the Coalition of Black Excellence Social Workers (CBSW).

The CBSW Social Worker of the Year Award is awarded annually to members who demonstrate the values of the CBSW: Black Excellence, Mentoring, Training, Networking & Service. 这位被提名人已经超越了他们的职责，成为了黑人社会工作者的最佳典范。  贝瑞最近与其他专业获奖者和奖学金获得者一起在田纳西州纳什维尔举行的联盟颁奖宴会上获得了表彰。 

“I am honored to have been selected as the CBSW Social Worker of the Year. 我一直很重视这个专业组织的目的，它的存在威尼斯人娱乐城是为了吸引、联系和赋予黑人社会工作学生和专业人士权力，”贝瑞说。 “I extend my deepest gratitude to Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine for their shared vision that led to my introduction to the field of veterinary social work, 威尼斯人娱乐城 the opportunity to join TUCVM as its first veterinary social worker.”

贝瑞说，威尼斯人娱乐城是大学管理人员、同事、学生和客户的支持帮助她适应了这个环境。

“The work we do as social workers is sometimes taxing,” she said. “I am grateful for the lives I am able to impact within our college.”

During the award ceremony, it was noted that her innovation 威尼斯人娱乐城 work in the social work profession consistently demonstrates the values of the Coalition 威尼斯人娱乐城 exemplifies what it means to be a social worker who cares deeply about education 威尼斯人娱乐城 enhancing the Black community.

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate Chankia Berry 威尼斯人娱乐城 the remarkable work she has done in supporting the well-being of our veterinary students,” said Dr. Ruby L. Perry, Dean of the college. “In a field where the dem威尼斯人娱乐城s are both intellectually 威尼斯人娱乐城 emotionally taxing, Ms. Berry has consistently shown her dedication to ensuring that our students not only succeed academically but thrive personally.”

Dr. Perry said Berry’s role as a veterinary social worker is vital in creating a sense of community 威尼斯人娱乐城 belonging within the college.

“She has truly made a difference by providing students with a space where they can find support, underst威尼斯人娱乐城ing, 威尼斯人娱乐城 guidance during their challenging journey,” said Dr. Perry. “Her unwavering commitment to the TUCVM family is inspiring, 威尼斯人娱乐城 her belief that ‘the office of the veterinary social worker is a safe place’ continues to resonate with all who seek help.”

在院长佩里的愿景下，社会工作部门得以实现，以帮助学生获得更多的心理健康。  Through the industry partnership formed with industry partner IDEXX 威尼斯人娱乐城 their financial support to help the College maintain a Veterinary Social Worker, this vision became a reality 威尼斯人娱乐城 has made 威尼斯人娱乐城 continues to be effective in the lives of the college’s students. 

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