Konnichiwa! My name is Mariya Kobayashi and I am joining Catholic Charities as the new Case Manager for the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative.
As a Lexington native, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Kentucky, then went on to my MSSW at the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work. After graduating, I decided to pack up and move to Tokyo, Japan, where I lived for the last 6 years. I am so excited to be back in Kentucky and begin this new journey in Louisville.
In my free time, I love traveling, playing volleyball, crafting, and spending time with my family and friends. If you have any Louisville recommendations, don’t hesitate to share! Looking forward to meeting everyone in the Catholic Charities family!