My name is Jessie Edwards. I obtained my BSW degree at Longwood University and I plan to get my MSW at Radford University, doing the advanced standing program. I have a passion to advocate for vulnerable populations. A area of interest for me are those who have been incarcerated and become homeless once released from jail or prison. I would like to complete research that determines the connection between incarceration, homelessness, and being institutionalized. After doing research and gaining knowledge about this, I would like to integrate change within the system and help prevent incarcerated individuals from becoming homeless.