Rashad is originally from Southern California but moved to Seattle to start the Master of Social Work program at the University of Washington. He has a passion for social justice and fostering inclusive spaces for people to experience joy and healing. He hopes to serve and work alongside BIPOC and Queer youth in clinical settings, and he's glad to be learning Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills. In Rashad’s free time, he loves to hang out with friends, watch movies, paint (watercolor), and dance.