Ayesha Clarke

UConn School of Social Work, Class of 2018

Ayesha R. Clarke was born and raised in Hartford and East Hartford but currently resides in Hartford, CT. She is pursing a Masters Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Policy Practice from the University of Connecticut (UCONN) with an expected graduation of 2018. Ayesha has a Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Benedictine University and a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut (UCONN). Ayesha is a member of the Citadel of Love and a member of the Greater Hartford NAACP Branch. She currently serves as a Commissioner for the City of Hartford’s Commissions of Public Health and Addiction. She also, serves on the board of Community Health Resources (CHR) and Blue Hills Civic Association.

Ayesha sought involvement in UST because she wanted to best serve her community with other Health Care Professionals where they can build a relationship and work together to provide the best service for clients. She expects UST will enable her to provide individuals in under deserved areas with the tools on learning their rights in health care and provide health information on protective and preventive skills. Ayesha believes Healthcare is not just fixing a problem but giving the person the tools to be better. In urban communities many do not receive the tools to look beyond their means therefore, Ayesha wants to build a relationship with the community so that she can strengthen their silent voices.