Rose Simon

Well, hello there! 

My name is Rose, and I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) and the new Wellness Navigator in CFANS and I’m really excited to get to know you! A little bit about me… I grew up in Hopkins, Minnesota and didn’t travel far for college. For my undergraduate degree I earned my B.S. in Family Social Science, and B.A. in French Studies from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. As an undergrad, I was a President’s Emerging Scholar student and peer mentor, which became my strong support system. I also had a wonderful experience studying abroad in Montpellier, France for an academic year. Post-graduation, I worked one year with AmeriCorps through College Possible and from that experience decided to pursue higher education and social work. In 2018 I started working for the President’s Emerging Scholars program at the U of M as their Program Assistant and then Program Coordinator. While working full-time, I returned as a part-time student to earn my master’s in social work from the U of M. Now I have my dream job that combines both my passion for higher education with my social work degree, which highlights the importance of equity/social justice, trauma, mental health and advocacy work. 

I am super passionate about self-care, so when I’m not working, I like to fill my cup by spending time with family, friends and my puppy Margaux! I also love being outdoors, traveling or taking on some house or crafty DIY projects. 

About my role as Wellness Navigator

So, you might be asking yourself, “What exactly is a Wellness Navigator?” Great question! This is a brand-new role in CFANS that was designed to meet the needs of students as it relates to personal well-being. School can bring about challenges; whether it’s life changes, mental health, financial challenges, academic stressors, or something else. That’s where I come in! I have extensive knowledge of both on-campus and off-campus resources and can help you navigate and get connected to resources that fit your needs. My goal as Wellness Navigator is to ensure that your needs are met so that you can show up as the best version of yourself and work towards those big dreams and goals of yours! No question is too small or too big, stop by and let’s connect!