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New York, New York, United States

~ Conduct psychological evaluations for inclusion in the Healthy Brain Network study, including use of structured and semi-structured interviews and measures of cognitive functioning, academic achievement, speech and language ability, executive functioning, and social emotional functioning~ Compose comprehensive evaluation reports to provide to families participating in the study, including overview of functioning in various areas, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

~ Assist in coordinating, developing, and revising components of the COMPASS program, which assists undergraduate students on the autism spectrum with adjusting to college~ Provide clinical and academic services for COMPASS students, including leading a social skills group and providing academic coaching and case management services

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

~ Conducted intake assessments with new patients to assess for appropriate level of care~ Composed intake report and presented findings at clinic staff meeting in order to inform course of treatment with an advanced student therapist~ Consulted with supervising faculty psychologist and advanced student supervisor regarding patient presentation, diagnostic considerations, and therapeutic possibilities~ Provided administrative and reception coverage outside of regular business hours

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States

Treatment and Assessment of Personality Pathology LabFaculty Advisor: Benjamin N. Johnson, PhD~ Primary responsibilities include developing research ideas, supporting new lab studies, writing/contributing to manuscripts, data analysis, presenting research findings, and supervising research assistants in assigned tasks~ Also assist in conducting literature searches, gathering data, and maintaining compliance to protocol for current lab projects

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

~ Conduct intake interviews with patients at the start of the testing process to assess appropriateness for neuropsychological testing~ Administer and score a wide variety of neuropsychological, academic, and behavioral measures to children, adolescents, and young adults with various presenting concerns~ Document impressions and observations from testing sessions~ Compose comprehensive testing reports detailing patient history, presenting concerns, test results, and recommendations for treatment~ Consult with supervising psychologist throughout the testing process, discussing topics such as patient needs, test battery, diagnostic considerations, behavior presentations, and therapeutic possibilities~ Conduct administrative duties such as maintaining test inventory, scheduling new patients, submitting prior authorization documentation to insurance companies, and ensuring completion of all necessary consent paperwork~ Assist in training new psychometrists in the basics of test administration, scoring, and documentation of behavioral observations

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

~ Administer and score a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological measures to a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults with various presenting concerns~ Document impressions and observations from testing session in patients’ electronic medical records~ Consult with supervising psychologists throughout the testing process, discussing topics such as patient needs, test battery, diagnostic considerations, behavior presentations, and therapeutic possibilities~ Complete phone screenings with new patients~ Ensure patient experience is as smooth as possible, from referral to the end of the testing process

London, United Kingdom

Autism Research GroupFaculty Advisor: Anna Lambrechts, PhD~ Designed and implemented online study assessing integration of audiovisual stimuli in autistic and non-autistic participants~ Completed literature searches and extensive data analysis necessary to write up study findings ~ Presented findings at conferences and at other UK universities

London, England, United Kingdom

~ Observed dance classes oriented to teach STEM subjects to disabled students~ Tracked student progress using qualitative and quantitative methods~ Performed statistical and critical analysis on gathered data~ Co-authored report to secure further funding and inform future training

West Allis, Wisconsin, United States

~ Completed intake assessments with patients seeking psychiatric care~ Discussed cases with an interdisciplinary team to assess level of care appropriate for new patients~ Obtained informed consent from patients and guardians~ Managed program census in order to accommodate as many patients as effectively as possible~ Contacted managed care organizations to verify patients’ insurance coverage and benefits

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Marquette Autism Project (August 2018-July 2019)Faculty Advisor: Amy Vaughan Van Hecke, PhDResponsibilities:~ Observed social skills-based intervention for autistic teenagers~ Tracked behaviors of participants during sessions~ Administered and scored intake surveys and measures~ Assisted in standardizing experimental procedure across departments involved in the projectPsychophysiology of Stress, Decision Making, and Memory Lab (August 2017-May 2018)Faculty Advisor: Anthony Porcelli, PhDResponsibilities: ~ Collected data for participants’ psychological responses to a socially evaluated cold-pressor test~ Analyzed data in SPSS and Excel~ Conducted literature searches~ Learnt to assess participants on a variety of cognitive tasks

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States

~ Completed financial transactions for customers in a timely and efficient manner~ Focused on customer experience, aiming on building trust and meeting needs~ Made suggestions on products and services that would benefit customers and strengthen their relationship with the bank~ Adhered closely to procedural guidelines to protect private information and minimize losses

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States

~ Supervised associates and ensured all necessary tasks are completed~ Managed cash, including counting register drawers and auditing safe totals~ Provided effective and strong customer service~ Trained new associates in various roles

Elm Grove, Wisconsin, United States

~ Lead young children aged four to seven in socioemotional and performance activities~ Taught students several theatre games and arts and crafts throughout the camp

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Clinical Psychology

Began classes in Fall 2023; anticipated graduation Spring 2028

Master Of Science - Msc, Clinical, Social And Cognitive Neuroscience, Merit

Activities and Societies: Drama Society, International Students House Travel ClubDissertation: Perceptive Delay Preference for Audiovisual.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, Gpa: 3.69

Activities and Societies: Recipient of Père Marquette Scholarship, Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology, Symphonic Band, Pep.

Music Theatre, Cumulative Gpa: 3.61

Activities and Societies: Recipient of President's Scholarship, Improv Club, Platinum Edition ShowchoirWorked towards a BFA in Music.

High School Diploma With Honors, Cumulative Gpa: 3.99

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Chamber Choir, Wind Ensemble, Drama Club, Marching Band, Pep Band, French Club, Varsity.