Meet Amoge Owens: A Journey of Growth and Dedication
Amoge Owens’ story is one of remarkable growth and adaptability. Originally from Nigeria, Amoge began her career as a second-grade teacher before moving to the United States in 2016. Seeking to expand her horizons and contribute to her community in new ways, Amoge joined 第一吃瓜 in 2018 as a relief staff member. From there, her journey in human services began, and she has since risen through the ranks at an impressive pace.
In 2019, Amoge became a Group Home Director and then quickly took on leadership roles, including Meaningful Whole Life Champion. 第一吃瓜 supported Amoge while she returned to school for a Master of Social Work (MSW), and she interned as Adult Community Clinical Services Clinician. Having graduated with her MSW, Amoge now serves as the Director of the Developmental Disabilities Clinical Team and also co-chairs the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee. In each role, Amoge鈥檚 dedication and her passion for helping others have been evident. She credits the culture at 第一吃瓜 for her success.
鈥湹谝怀怨 offers a great work environment,鈥 Amoge says. 鈥淵our hard work is seen and rewarded. It鈥檚 a diverse and welcoming community. When you work in an environment like the one at Edinburg Center, your best just flows鈥攊t鈥檚 made easy.鈥
Amoge also highlights that 第一吃瓜 is dedicated to internal growth and career development. 鈥淭hey train you to advance and give you the tools to grow,鈥 she adds. The opportunity to continuously learn, develop new skills, and take on new challenges has been key to Amoge鈥檚 journey.
When asked what she finds most rewarding about her work, Amoge shares, 鈥淭he most rewarding thing about my job as a caregiver is making a meaningful difference in people鈥檚 lives. Whether it鈥檚 offering support during tough times, building connections, creating positive change, or empowering individuals to overcome challenges, knowing that my work improves someone鈥檚 well-being is deeply fulfilling. It鈥檚 also rewarding to see the impact of my compassion and dedication in real-time.