Amanda Ho Email and Phone Number

Mentored 2 SYC interns, enhancing their ability to deliver effective training programs and supporting their professional development through weekly supervision.Collaborated with fellow mentors in AHP’s Mentor Learning Collaborative to discuss initiatives for developing successful mentorships.

Respond to callers within agency guidelines and follows protocols accordingly to assist callers using a crisis intervention counseling model.Provide referrals to youth-serving agencies and arrange for direct connection to resources through a three-way call and a confidential message relay where appropriate.Completed Trainings: CPS Mandated Reporter, CalVCB, LGBTQ+, CYCL Resource Brokering, Sexual Health, Suicide Awareness, Bullying Help Seekers, ProtoCall Counselor Phone Skills, DV + Human TraffickingRespond to callers within agency guidelines and follows protocols accordingly to assist callers using a crisis intervention counseling model. Provide referrals to youth-serving agencies and arrange for direct connection to resources through a three-way call and a confidential message relay where appropriate. Completed Trainings: CPS Mandated Reporter, CalVCB, LGBTQ+, CYCL Resource Brokering, Sexual Health, Suicide Awareness, Bullying Help Seekers, ProtoCall Counselor Phone Skills, DV + Human Trafficking

Supported the Youth Peer Mentor Training in partnership with Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)’s Career Paths to Success program.Provided training to high school-aged youth in mental/behavioral health for future career pathways and exploration of the education field.Collaborated with Peer Support Specialists in developing lesson plans, personalized for varying student identities. Assisted in the improvement of communication, engagement, and professional development in youth groups. Collected feedback through surveys and listening sessions; provided insight and suggestions for improvement to program directors.Completed Trainings: SYC Custom Curriculum; IMAGO; Presentation Skills

Managed 4 mentors and 8 mentees, provided weekly updates to the faculty advisor.Graded assignments for mentors, offering support and feedback on a weekly basis.Assisted mentors in navigating the role with consideration and professionalism, sharing personal experiences and advice when relevant.Led group discussions, maintained relevant record-keeping procedures, and helped in planning program curriculum. Facilitated communication among peer mentors, mentees, and the faculty advisor, assisting with training and evaluation.Workshop Lead: Assessed student needs, planned and held workshops throughout the term on applicable topics (“Campus Opportunities”; “How to Be A Successful Student"); Organized the advertisement of workshops via flyers, email, and distribution through multiple platforms, with the purpose of increasing attendance and visibility across the College of SSIS at CSUS; Coordinated communications with guest speakers when applicable; Directly supervised the Workshop Assistants (2).

Contributed to a literature review on the relationship between mandala coloring, mindfulness, and state anxiety. Researched prior findings on similar topics and bodies of work, as well as prior measures of the designated variables. Implemented the scientific method through the activities of formulating a hypothesis and designing a study.Considered ethical guidelines and concerns for the responsible conduct of research.Reviewed and completed Institutional Review Board paperwork. Collaborated with peers to develop a standardized protocol for administering data collection, partly with the aid of Qualtrics.

Promoted safety and well-being, as a supportive listener and helper to peers.Worked 1-on-1 with students, providing a judgment-free, confidential space, offering support through basic counseling skills, active listening, providing empathy, and encouraging students to develop their own solutions to problems.Submitted confidential documentation of peer appointments and met with the program coordinator for weekly supervision and feedback.Attended weekly in-service meetings, receiving education on mental health topics.Adhered to policies addressing confidentiality, mandated reporting, and informed consent.Completed Trainings: Basic Counseling Skills; Change Process and Motivational Interviewing; Crisis Intervention; Assessing Risk: Harm to Self and Harm to Others; Multiculturalism, Diversity, and Inclusion; Ethics; Safe Zone (LGBTQ Ally Training); Talk Saves Lives; Sexual Assault Awareness; Dreamer Ally Training

Ensured the academic wellness of Psi Chi members by supporting students with academic concerns and providing referrals to campus resources as necessary.Compiled a list with contact information for mental health resources, academic, and other campus resources.Offered appointments and hosted office hours for questions including but not limited to applications, professional development, and Psi Chi policies.Oversaw the direct implementation of a new communication platform to better serve students in the chapter and facilitate information distribution to chapter members.Maintained contact with and between club members, officers, and the psychology department and shared recommendations for improvement.

Coordinated community partnerships and sought out service opportunities.Notable Partnerships: Saint Philomene’s Sharing God’s Bounty (soup kitchen, weekly); South Sac Christian Center’s Food Distribution (weekly); Love Letters for Literacy (ongoing); Between the Bars (ongoing); Love For Our Elders (ongoing)

Conducted weekly meetings with 2 mentees to discuss various topics, including educational planning, website navigation, preparations for meetings with professors, academic skills, student professionalism, and resume/CV development.Held office hours and provided psychology majors with peer advising and support.Engaged in program promotion via class presentations, content creation, and outreach.Graded weekly assignments for mentees and provided feedback aimed at student success. Special Projects Assistant: Oversaw the development of peer-made student resources and answered any questions that fellow mentors might have; Led two rounds of check-in meetings with the mentors, presented a “Special Projects Expectations” PowerPoint, and ensured that Special Projects submissions adhered to the specified guidelines.