Hope Guinn Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, New York, United States

Mental Health Ambassadors is a peer-led program which advocates for mental health care and wellness of fellow students, acting as liaisons between administrators & students; worked in conjunction with counseling & prevention services departments at NCSU. This student lead program's mission is to reduce stigma around mental health and break down barriers for all students to access support and treatment on campus. As a MHA, I became a certified peer educator through the BACCHUS initiative of NASPA. -Co led weekly "Start the Convo" drop-in space for NCSU peers. Facilitated group discussions with the goal of fostering connection among students, creating space to develop social skills and diminish the stigma surrounding the discussion mental health. Ensured group norms of respect trust and compassion were maintained. - Developed and administered specific presentations for the campus and local community on topics including suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and stress management. - Presented orientation psychoeducational presentations to Incoming students regarding available on campus mental health and wellness services and policies. -Co led weekly mental health & wellness drop-in space for NCSU peers. Facilitated group discussions with the goal of fostering connection among students, creating space to develop social skills and diminish the stigma surrounding the discussion mental health. Ensured group norms of respect trust and compassion were maintained. -Researched, planned and hosted various programs surrounding stress management & wellness promotion including drop in therapy dogs, body positivity parties and interactive tabling events.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Collaborated with undergraduate, graduate & doctoral team members under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Simons Rudolph (20 hours/week).Complied with IRB procedures for research study approval. Completed range of research work for three areas of study and identified and summarized current relevant research articles and briefed team members weekly. Men and Masculinity Lab Studies-Encoded and conducted statistical analysis on data retrieved from peer survey using SPSS and Qualtrics. -Assessment tools included: Wechsler Binge Drinking scale, a modified version of ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences), TABS (Trauma Attachment Beliefs Scale) and MRNI (Masculine Role Norms Inventory). -Conducted a literature review on masculinity norms. -Presented findings at NCSU undergraduate research symposium and the Campbell conference.Homeland Security Studies-Independently created a dataset of over 500 U.S. higher education degree program curriculums for National Homeland Security, Emergency Management and Terrorism. -Synthesized an instructional coding ruleset to ensure reliability between coders.-Conducted statistical analysis and interpreted data using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. -Assisted in the creation of historical terrorism literature review of predictors of violence and radicalization used by PIRUS (Profiles of Individual Radicalization in the United States). Psychology Curriculum Studies-Constructed comprehensive literature review of over 50 articles relating to the structure of the undergraduate psychology curriculum. -Independently synthesized Excel dataset of Psychology degree program curriculums for all UNC colleges. -Conducted a comparative analysis of programs regarding required, offered and prerequisite courses as well as other program characteristics.-Assisted in writing a research paper that will soon be published in The Teaching of Psychology journal. -Presented poster summarizing research findings at North Carolina Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

-Teacher’s Assistant for a self-contained special education pre-k class with 20 neurotypical students with wide ranging emotional, behavioral, intellectual and physical abilities. -Effectively facilitated nonverbal communication using of American Sign Language, visual communication boards and interactive play.-Assisted in the documentation of academic and social performance in accordance with students’ IEP.-Planned and led daily academic lessons with curriculum adaptable to students’ needs considering factors as physical emotional and educational abilities as well as need for sensory stimulation. -Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement and de-escalation tactics.Managed after school program for elementary students.

Albany, New York Area

Waitress & Hostess• Performed exemplary customer service• Tasked with training incoming employees• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Mental Health Student Advocate Graduate of University Scholars Program Lead Research Assistant for MAML.

High School Diploma, 12

Activities and Societies: Model UN Art Club Varsity Cross Country Varsity Track & Field

High School Diploma, Cumulitive Gpa: 4.0

Activities and Societies: AP Courses: World History, U.S. History, Physics, Psychology, Microeconomics, Art Extracurricular Model UN, Art.