Macro social workers work in all different types of settings! Join us for episode 7 of the Social Work Amplified Podcast to hear from Briana Gordley, MSSW, who works as a policy analyst in the Fair Financial Services Department of Texas Appleseed. Briana Gordley supports Texas Appleseed’s Fair Financial Services Project as a policy analyst, working to advocate for consumer protection, regulation, and reform in the areas of payday and auto title lending and abusive financial practices for vulnerable communities. Briana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Science in Social Work with a concentration in Administration and Policy Practice from The University of Texas at Austin. She has a background in survivor advocacy and housing insecurity, having avidly worked to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through rapid rehousing and case management services. Briana started off thinking that she would end up as a psychologist or counselor but after taking a few classes in psychology during her undergrad, she quickly realized that this wasn’t the right space for her. After taking a career quiz that told her to focus on social work, Briana signed up for a Social Work 101 class and “it just made sense”, she said. Now, as a macro social worker, Briana’s days are filled with collaborative meetings with organizational partners, research and staying in the know, analyzing and advocating for better social policies, educating consumers, and working to empower the community to make choices that help protect them from getting themselves into the cycle of debt. Episode 7 of the Social Work Amplified Podcast will open your eyes to another unique way that social workers are using their advocacy skills to better their communities. Listen now to find out how Briana started her career in macro social work, what a day looks like for her as a policy analyst, and how she sees her micro social work skills benefitting her now as a macro social worker.