Justin Daigneault ’09: Uplifting Youth Mental Health
Justin Daigneault ’09 (he/they) has been seeking out opportunities to listen, help and build community since first stepping foot on campus at Whitman College. From volunteering as a Peer Listener to working in Residence Life, their experiences in and out of the classroom equipped them with valuable skills that helped them find their path. Now, he’s grateful for the opportunity to make a living doing something he’s passionate about: providing behavioral health services to underrepresented children and youth.
“My experiences at Whitman set me up to explore and further pursue my passions in life that led me to my current career. Through the social relationships, networking with staff and faculty, and engagement opportunities on and off campus I was challenged to learn and grow academically and personally.
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Justin’s Pathway
2005 | Admitted to Whitman
as a first generation/working class student
2005–2009 | Volunteered as a Peer Listener
through the Counseling Center
2005–2012 | Contributed to many clubs and communities,
like Social Dance Club, GLBTQ, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Action Against Hate, Feminists Advocating Change and Empowerment, and First Generation/Working Class Whitman Students
2007–2009 | Worked in Residence Life and Housing
as a Resident Assistant (North Hall) and Senior Resident (Anderson)
2009 | Received a certificate for dedication to work
as a leader of Peer Listeners
2009 | Graduated from Whitman
2009–2011 | Worked as a Resident Director
(Jewett and Lyman)
2015 | Graduated from Bastyr University
with dual degrees: a Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology along with a Master of Science in Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics
2015 | Hired as a Youth and Family Therapist
at Youth Eastside Services
2016 | Began consulting with community organizations
on supporting queer, trans and nonbinary youth
2019 | Promoted to Clinical Supervisor and Intern Program Manager
at Youth Eastside Services
“Working in a community setting and providing services to underrepresented youth is rewarding and meaningful. I get the privilege of learning more about the world through different people’s experiences, and I’m honored to witness the struggle and the beauty of life.
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