Elizabeth Kinney

Title
Wellness Coach
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Primary role: Student Support Case Manager in the Michigan Engineering C.A.R.E. Center

  • Please note I only see Engineering students at this time.

Education

  • MSW in Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health, School of Social Work, University of Michigan
  • BS in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Sciences and Sociology, University of Michigan

Professional interests

  • College student mental health
  • Case management and creating partnerships throughout and outside of U-M
  • Working with non-traditional and transfer students
  • Destigmatizing the help-seeking process, especially for mental health and food insecurity

Personal interests

I love to read and can often be found reading multiple books at a time across different genres. I feel the same about music and still wear wired, over-the-ear headphones. I cook, travel, and love to be outside in my spare time. I like to explore new places and things and continue to discover new hobbies.

Approach to wellness

I work with students on identifying appropriate resources and support systems for their current needs. Seeking help and navigating resources with someone new can be challenging and I work with students to make connections more approachable. I understand a person’s needs may be in flux and the journey to seek support is more of a landscape than a straight line. Where appropriate, I like to employ humor and laughter and encourage students to do the same.