Meet Marybethe McArthur
Marybethe McArthur is a Graduate Student with Indiana University Fort Wayne working on her Masters Degree in Social Work and Amani's Summer Intern.
What department are you interning in and what types of projects have you worked on?
I have worked in many departments, including shadowing substance use prevention groups, working with victim care, compiling translated resources for caseworkers in different departments, and tutoring clients who are preparing for their citizenship exam. It has been exciting and insightful to see all that Amani offers in different capacities for clients who are refugees and immigrants.
What brought you to Fort Wayne?
My husband took a new job which is here in Fort Wayne, so we moved our remaining family here! (We also have some grown children who are spread throughout the Midwest.)
What challenges have you seen in your department during your internship?
It has been challenging to learn about the complexity of laws and procedures around immigration that clients navigate and how to keep up with them, as they are changing regularly.
What should community members know about Amani and what we do?
Amani is a great partner for anyone who has questions or wants to grow in their understanding of cultural competency. They also provide trainings for other organizations and are part of Welcoming Fort Wayne.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work and school?
I’m a Teacher of English Learners at Southwick Elementary (Go Eagles!) and I enjoy that very much! But I also love traveling, finding great hiking paths, and enjoying a game night with friends.
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