Hello! My name is Jess Cooper, and I am a Senior at Indiana University studying Social Work and Nonprofit Management. I am grateful to have been able to work with some truly wonderful causes over the years!My passion for philanthropy began in high school, after being treated for Stage IV cancer at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 15. This is where I started to see a gap in the system, with a lack of support ranging for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors post treatment. I found a passion for advocacy, working and volunteering at a range of nonprofit organizations like Riley Children's Foundation, Caroline Symmes Children's Cancer Endowment, NAMI Chicago, and the Lord's pantry at Anna's House. I found a love of working directly with people and found hope in their strength and resilience. I continue to look for new experiences in order to grow and abide by the six core values of the social work profession: Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of a person, Integrity, Importance of Human Relationships, and Competence.