Genevieve envisions a future combining her technical expertise with clinical knowledge to become a social work researcher focused on supporting neurodivergent individuals, survivors of domestic violence, and at-risk youth.

Genevieve Ashymov is pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Michigan, where she combines her passion for data analysis with her commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. Genevieve is also the primary caregiver for her 10-year-old son, Jacob. She balances caregiving with her academic and professional responsibilities. As a domestic violence survivor and single parent, Genevieve has persevered through personal hardship, including homelessness, to build a life rooted in justice, care, and resilience.

Currently, Genevieve works as a research assistant on the School of Social Work’s Empower and Employ project, which develops job training programs for at-risk youth with disabilities. She has previously worked as a systems administrator at Littleton Public Schools, where she coded interactive data visualizations that identified trends in student support services. Her dashboards tracked everything from suicide risk assessments to restorative justice conferences, directly impacting how the district supports students who need it most.

As someone with autism and ADHD, Genevieve brings lived experience to her advocacy work. She has facilitated multiple community conversations within the School of Social Work on topics including neurodiversity, disability pride, and domestic violence awareness. Her personal journey as a domestic violence survivor informs her volunteer work with Rose Andom Center, which connects survivors to supportive resources.

Previously, Genevieve received a bachelor’s degree in Russian and Eastern European Studies, and she has published work on Central Asian political movements. Genevieve’s proficiency in multiple languages, including Russian and Spanish, complements her research skills. After receiving her MSW, Genevieve envisions a future combining her technical expertise with clinical knowledge to become a social work researcher focused on supporting neurodivergent individuals, survivors of domestic violence, and at-risk youth.

CEW+ affirms Genevieve’s commitment to justice through data-driven advocacy and names her the Nancy J. Quaife Scholar.