Dani A Benedict
UW Honors Graduates
Dani A Benedict

Social Welfare
Designation: Departmental Honors
Honors Grads 2017/2018
Proudest Moment: Conducting research on a topic I was so passionate about!
Thesis: Photovoice: Illuminating the Impacts of Inclusive Education Services in United States Public Schools
daniellebenedict7@gmail.comDani is graduating from the University of Washington with honors and a BA in Social Welfare. Throughout her journey through the School of Social Work Honors Program, she has used the opportunity to critically reflect on the current state of inclusion and special education services in our public schools using a Community-Based Participatory Approach to allow students with disabilities to advocate and be the primary voices for special education reform. While at UW Dani has filled the roles of Vice President for the Mortar Board Tolo Chapter National College Honor Society, Community Service Co-Chair for the Organization of Student Social Workers, acted as a First-Year Interest Group (FIG) Leader, Dawg Daze Leader, and former UW Dream Project mentor and High School Lead. In her future Dani will be continuing her academic career by pursuing a Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. In her future Dani looks forward to supporting people with disabilities in attaining inclusion through meaningful employment in the community and having equitable access to education.