Blaire Ward Email & Phone Number

I am passionate about mental health and wellness and have over 15 years of experience advocating for, volunteering in, and working in these spaces. I am currently a PsyD candidate and will begin my doctoral studies in the Fall of 2024. I have a Master of Science in Health Psychology with work experience from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where I studied behavior change, and took a particular interest in how others, such as partners, and caregivers affect our health. I studied Health Communication, specifically patient-practitioner interaction and patient experience at Thammasat University in Thailand and received my BA in Communication from San Diego State University, where I focused on Mass Health Communication and Interpersonal Communication. While there, I was elected the Student Body President and CEO of Associated Students and worked with students, faculty, and staff on a variety of initiatives: from creating campaigns to increasing awareness of student services on campus such as our Mental Health Services and Recreation Center, to raising funds for scholarships for low-income students, minority students and first-generation college students. I have an International Coaching Federation Certification and work with individuals and groups every week. I receive ongoing training on topics such as Brain-based Coaching, Wellness Coaching, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. My work experience so far has been centered around a better understanding of human behavior and has ranged from Marketing at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where I was trained in Consumer Insights and Data Analytics to my time at Greatness Media, where I helped develop and implement a program for Business Leaders to enhance their Health, Self-efficacy, and Quality of Life, through science-backed interventions. I have worked for the Addiction and Mental Health Call Center Rollover Rep and sometimes consult companies and management on best communications practices. I frequently volunteer with the elderly, youth, and unhoused populations through organizations such as Rotary International and the United Nations. My life's goal is to find meaningful and impactful ways to contribute to the psychology community's efforts to decrease the prevalence of mental illness worldwide.

Listed skills include Leadership, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Networking, and 26 others.