Riane Ntabala

Riane is a social work student obtaining her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is currently completing her counseling internship at SHAW. She earned her bachelor's degree from Marquette University, where she completed a double major in Social Welfare and Justice and Sociology. Riane has over four years of experience working with college students, including serving as a Resident Assistant (RA) for three years and working in the university library for four years. She has also worked with refugees and older adults experiencing behavioral health challenges, providing support and assistance to enhance their well-being and quality of life. In addition, she has experience working with individuals with disabilities at UWM as an Assistant Interviewer.

Born and raised in Rwanda, Riane moved to the United States in 2012. Her personal and professional experiences have strengthened her passion for supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and fostering meaningful connections within her community. Outside of SHAW, Riane enjoys listening to music and podcasts, reading, writing poetry, taking nature walks, creating jewelry and other arts and crafts, and traveling. She values creativity, lifelong learning, and opportunities to connect with others through shared stories and experiences.