Hi, I’mJie (Grace) Li

Bilingual Mandarin–English MSW candidate with a background in philosophy, using careful assessment to test assumptions, recognize underlying risks, and navigate complex care systems.

Penn MSW Candidate · Philadelphia · Class of 2027

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Portrait of Jie Grace Li
50+biopsychosocial assessmentsCompleted during a supervised field placement.60+immigrant families supportedFamilies supported through benefits and care navigation.500+students reachedA team-led online community developed with a six-person leadership group.200+students engagedParticipation verified through collected activity cards.
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CAREER SNAPSHOT

Campus mental health, immigrant-family case management, and pediatric care.

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Aug 2026 – PresentCURRENT PLACEMENT

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia · Sickle Cell Center

Advanced-Year MSW Intern

Philadelphia, PA
Completed EPIC onboarding; now developing multidisciplinary assessment and documentation skills before moving into care coordination, resource navigation, and supervised safety work.
Sep 2025 – Apr 2026PRACTICE FOUNDATION

SEAMAAC · Health & Social Services Department

Social Work Intern

Philadelphia, PA
Supervised biopsychosocial assessment, case management, and cross-system support with immigrant families.
Jan 2020 – Oct 2022PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

Wuhan University · Student Affairs Office

Mental Health Program Coordinator

Wuhan, China
Lower-barrier mental-health outreach, peer support, and referral collaboration in a university setting.

SELECTED STORIES & WRITING

How I work, learn, and make decisions.

PRACTICE STORY6 MIN READ

When a Benefits Request Revealed a Safety Need

Assessment · Safety planning · Benefits navigation

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LATEST WRITING

Two Weeks at CHOP: What Pediatric Hospital Social Work Is Teaching Me

Pediatric social work · Person-in-Environment

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Philosophy, knitting, museums, and the practices that shape me

About Jie

LET’S CONNECT

Let’s connect.

I welcome conversations with fellow social workers, students, interdisciplinary professionals, and anyone interested in my work. I’m always happy to exchange ideas or connect over a virtual coffee chat.

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