community engagement
August 1, 2023
current community engagement
psychology in action blog writer
—> work with a team of phd students at ucla to increase community engagement in scientific research
high school outreach committee for UGSP at UCLA
—> work with a team of grad students in the psychology department at ucla to engage high school students in conversations and events about research and potential next steps
flux society communication committee
—> work with a team made up of other flux members to disseminate current research, outreach events, and special occasions to different social media platforms —> click here to learn more about the flux society
be my eyes sighted volunteer
—> assist those with impaired vision when requested through the Be My Eyes application —> click here to learn more about be my eyes
past community engagement
2021-2023
to be honest youth advisory board member
sat on a board specialized in working with youth to de-stigmatize mental health
2022
organization committee for brainhack global
helped manage the communication between all brainhack events
2020-2022
crisis text line counselor
provided de-escalation to those in crisis through an online platform
learn how to get involved here
letter writer for critical resistance
worked with the pacific northwest chapter to respond to letters from incarcerated individuals seeking advice on trauma, mental health, violence, re-entry, and other forms of oppressive content (e.g., ableism, transphobia, etc.)
learn how to get involved here
2018-2019
chapter coordinator for operation period
restructured a youth-led non-profit to provide advocacy, education, and services relating to menstrual inequity
learn about the initiative and how to get involved here
2017-2019
get explicit facilitator
facilitated peer-to-peer conversations for incoming students surrounding topics such as consent, sexual violence prevention, and healthy sexuality
learn more about the program here
peer advisor at the university of oregon
advised other undergraduate students studying psychology on executing their graduation plans
2016
intern at momentum for health
assisted with an after-school youth program for young adults diagnosed with schizophrenia
learn more about the organization and how to get involved here
talks + presentations
north eugene high school
presented “intro to neuroscience” to a psychology class with the dbic lab
living lab day
taught children from the community how to make anatomically correct brain hats and pipe cleaner neurons while answering their questions about the structures
summer academy to inspire learning
presented the general topic of mindfulness for a summer camp dedicated to inspiring high school students in Oregon to engage with a variety of scientific fields
get explicit 101
designed and implemented a presentation to give to incoming students at the University of Oregon. The presentation aimed to replace a prevention play surrounding the topic of sexual violence prevention and healthy relationships.