Leah Syrop

Leah Syrop has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Leah is currently working as the Assistant Director of School Based Programs at the University Settlement Society of New York since August 2020. Prior to this, from 2016 to 2020, they worked as a School Social Worker at Elmhurst Hospital's School Based Mental Health Clinic, providing individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy to children with mental health issues.

In 2014, Leah was a Clinical Social Worker Intern at Payne Whitney at New York Presbyterian Hospital. During their internship, they served as the primary therapist for adults with acute mental illness, providing individual, group, and family therapy. At the same time, they developed and facilitated various psychoeducational groups.

Leah's previous experiences include being a Social Work Intern at The Door - A Center of Alternatives, where they performed intakes and assessments for homeless young adults and provided them with necessary referrals. Leah also worked as a School Social Work Intern at Leadership and Public Service High School, where they gained experience in school-based social work.

Moving back to their earlier career, in 2012, Leah worked as an Account Executive at Hunter Public Relations. Leah was responsible for managing publicity campaigns for multiple titles and assisting senior level publicists. From 2009 to 2012, they worked as an Assistant in Marketing & Publicity at Sterling Publishing, handling publicity campaigns and managing departmental tasks.

Leah's earlier experiences include internships at Bloomsbury USA Children's Department, where they assisted in setting up social media accounts and handled press materials, and at Dunham Literary Agency, where they evaluated manuscripts and wrote reader's reports. In 2008, they interned at Teen Vogue, transcribing interviews and evaluating material for publication.

Overall, Leah Syrop has a strong background in social work, having worked in various settings and with different client populations. Leah also has experience in PR, marketing, and publishing, showcasing their versatility and adaptability in different professional environments.

Leah Syrop holds a Master's degree in Social Work from New York University. Leah also obtained a BA in English from the University of Michigan, where they attended from 2005 to 2009. In 2008, Leah studied abroad at Goldsmiths, University of London, focusing on English. Prior to their undergraduate studies, they completed their high school education at Edgemont High School. Additionally, there is information regarding their attendance at New York University, but no specific degree or field of study is provided.