Chelsea Benning-Bowles

Chelsea Benning-Bowles, MSW, is an experienced social work professional with a robust background in various educational and program management roles. Currently serving as an MSW Field Instructor at Reality Changers since April 2021, Chelsea previously held multiple positions at UC San Diego, including Assistant Director and Programs Coordinator for Basic Needs, as well as a Student Services Advisor for African American Studies. Additional experience includes serving as Lead Academy Instructor for College Apps Academy at Reality Changers and Programs & Operations Manager at Think Dignity. Other roles include Program Manager for College Success at iMentor, AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow and Site Coordinator at LIFT, Inc., Community Assistant at The Commons on Kinnear, and internships as a School Social Worker and Mental Health Counselor. Chelsea obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) from The Ohio State University.