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As a Lead Global Education Mentor (LGEM), I’m passionate about helping students navigate their study abroad journeys. Drawing from my own experiences, I provide guidance and resources to prepare them for success overseas.I support students through one-on-one mentorship and participate in campus events to encourage global learning and cross-cultural exploration. Let’s connect if you’d like to chat about international education! 🌍✈️

During my internship at the Behavioral Health Institute of NJ, I have had the opportunity to work alongside experienced Psy.D. students and engage in various aspects of clinical practice and psychological research. Under the guidance of director Dr. Waters, I gained a deeper understanding of therapeutic techniques, client interactions, and the use of different psychological approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).Key highlights of my experience include:Collaborative Learning: I participate in weekly team supervision meetings, where I contribute insights on client cases and discuss the challenges and rewards of practicing therapy. This setting allows me to gain exposure to real-world applications of psychological theories and techniques.Social Media & Community Engagement: I manage the institute’s Instagram account to increase community outreach and awareness. I have created educational content on psychological methodologies, such as ACT, and fostered connections with local psychology professionals.Professional Growth: I have been encouraged to share my perspectives and insights during case discussions, which helped me overcome initial anxiety and build confidence. This experience taught me the value of collaboration, self-reflection, and the impact of cultural awareness in therapeutic settings.

My research at Monmouth University's HAWC focuses on the study of human-animal interactions to enhance the lives of both parties. HAWC employs experimental psychology and behavior analysis to improve interactions with animals in real-world settings, including animal shelters, sanctuaries, zoos, aquariums, and dog parks. I am passionate about understanding how these interactions work and using that knowledge to improve people's and animals' lives. I plan to continue my studies of human-animal relationships throughout my undergraduate work and hope to write my senior thesis on the topic.

Taught students of all ages how to swim, practice water safety, and build confidence. Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certified.

Red Cross CPR, AED, and LifeGuard certified.

During my semester abroad in London, I had the opportunity to intern at Healthwatch, an organization that collects patient feedback across the United Kingdom to enhance the experience of patients in the public healthcare setting, NHS. This internship allowed me to gain valuable insight into the global healthcare sector and visit many hospitals and private practices in the greater London area. I had the chance to interact with patients, listen to their experiences, and document their comments and concerns. I collected, interpreted, and analyzed this data and presented it to the rest of the company. My time was divided between the Hounslow and Ealing Boroughs, where we were conducting additional projects focused on vaccine awareness and concerns, as well as a new project aimed at addressing maternity inequities in the boroughs.

During my semester abroad in London, I had the opportunity to intern at Healthwatch, an organization that collects patient feedback across the United Kingdom to enhance the experience of patients in the public healthcare setting, NHS. This internship allowed me to gain valuable insight into the global healthcare sector and visit many hospitals and private practices in the greater London area. I had the chance to interact with patients, listen to their experiences, and document their comments and concerns. I collected, interpreted, and analyzed this data and presented it to the rest of the company. My time was divided between the Hounslow and Ealing Boroughs, where we were conducting additional projects focused on vaccine awareness and concerns, as well as a new project aimed at addressing maternity inequities in the boroughs.