Aaron Marcel McClain
2023 USTR Alumn | MSW, Boston College School of Social Work
Aaron (Marcel) McClain is a dedicated clinical social worker in training, motivated by a vision of empowerment for underserved communities. He seeks to help individuals reconnect with their mind-body connection to achieve emotional and psychological freedom.
Marcel holds a Master’s in Social Work from Boston College and is committed to supporting people of color facing substance use challenges, which he recognizes often arise from underlying trauma. He provides culturally relevant interventions, empowering individuals to overcome addiction and pursue holistic healing.
In addition to his studies, Marcel is actively involved in community advocacy, believing in the power of grassroots movements to effect systemic change. He works to amplify the voices of African-descendant communities while challenging the stigmatization of substance use, advocating for compassionate approaches to addiction.
Marcel is eager to continue applying his knowledge and passion as a trauma-informed and Afrocentric social worker. His career goal is to support individuals and communities in reclaiming their strengths and ancestral wisdom, contributing to a world where healing and liberation are prioritized, enabling marginalized communities to thrive.