Rebecca Backus

Rebecca is a graduate student at Florida State University, obtaining her Master’s degree in Social Work. Rebecca attended Ohio State University as an undergrad and received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Rebecca recently moved back to Ohio after living in Florida for six years. Rebecca has previous experience in foster care as a case manager, community outreach specialist, and youth respite shelter staff. Rebecca has training in Trauma-Informed Social Work practices, Strength-Based interventions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Rebecca believes all children deserve to thrive in a safe, caring, and loving home and strives to reach this goal daily. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys reading, going on nature walks, and spending time with friends, family, and her two cats, GusGus and Jacques.