American Psychological Association for Graduate Students
Chair-Elect, 2020-2021
Oversee and prioritize APAGS issues, represent the collective voice of APAGS to APA and affiliated groups, serve as liaison to the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), serve as ex-officio member of all APAGS subcommittees, task forces, and work groups, and make official charges to the committee for priorities.
Student-Debt Workforce Co-Chair, 2019 - Present
Responsibilities: Lead the initiative to reduce the financial burden of graduate education in psychology, define and implement actionable strategies to increase the viability of careers in psychology, work to raise awareness among relevant stakeholders, help increase financial literacy among graduate students, address disparity in financial burden in advocacy efforts.
Science Committee Member, 2018 - Present
Responsibilities: Identify issues of importance to science oriented graduate students, advocate for the advancement of psychological science in APA and other relevant organizations, review grant submissions for the APAGS Psychological Science Research Grant and Junior Scientist Fellowship, comment on APA policy from a science perspective, collaborate with APAGS and other APA staff in the Science Directorate and APA boards and committees to address science issues, work for increased allocation of resources to fund student research in psychological science.
Chair-Elect, 2020-2021
Oversee and prioritize APAGS issues, represent the collective voice of APAGS to APA and affiliated groups, serve as liaison to the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), serve as ex-officio member of all APAGS subcommittees, task forces, and work groups, and make official charges to the committee for priorities.
Student-Debt Workforce Co-Chair, 2019 - Present
Responsibilities: Lead the initiative to reduce the financial burden of graduate education in psychology, define and implement actionable strategies to increase the viability of careers in psychology, work to raise awareness among relevant stakeholders, help increase financial literacy among graduate students, address disparity in financial burden in advocacy efforts.
Science Committee Member, 2018 - Present
Responsibilities: Identify issues of importance to science oriented graduate students, advocate for the advancement of psychological science in APA and other relevant organizations, review grant submissions for the APAGS Psychological Science Research Grant and Junior Scientist Fellowship, comment on APA policy from a science perspective, collaborate with APAGS and other APA staff in the Science Directorate and APA boards and committees to address science issues, work for increased allocation of resources to fund student research in psychological science.
The 2019 Practice Leadership Conference graduate student representatives. My fellow peers are inspirational and motivating leaders and advocates. It was my absolute pleasure to share the PLC experience with them.
Practice Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C.
Student Representative, 2018, 2019
Attended the American Psychological Association annual national advocacy and leadership conference. Collaborated with members of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) and other state psychological associations to advocate for increased access to mental health care. Met with Georgia congressmen to advocate for mental health legislation on Capitol Hill.
Student Representative, 2018, 2019
Attended the American Psychological Association annual national advocacy and leadership conference. Collaborated with members of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) and other state psychological associations to advocate for increased access to mental health care. Met with Georgia congressmen to advocate for mental health legislation on Capitol Hill.
I had the unique opportunity of meeting with Representative John Lewis and his staff during the 2019 Practice Leadership Conference Hill visits.
Georgia Psychological Association for Graduate Students
Campus Representative for Georgia State University, 2017 - 2019
Advocacy Workgroup Chair, 2018 - Present
Board of Directors Liaison, 2019 - Present
Responsibilities: Recruit graduate student members, solicit feedback from student members, encourage student involvement in advocacy and leadership efforts, provide frequent information about fellowships, awards, etc., advocate for graduate student awards and funding, support graduate student needs at the local and state level, facilitate events that promote professional development, collaboration, and inclusivity.
Campus Representative for Georgia State University, 2017 - 2019
Advocacy Workgroup Chair, 2018 - Present
Board of Directors Liaison, 2019 - Present
Responsibilities: Recruit graduate student members, solicit feedback from student members, encourage student involvement in advocacy and leadership efforts, provide frequent information about fellowships, awards, etc., advocate for graduate student awards and funding, support graduate student needs at the local and state level, facilitate events that promote professional development, collaboration, and inclusivity.
The Georgia Psychological Association delegation at the Practice Leadership Conference in 2019.
Psychology Clinic Diversity Committee at Georgia State University
Advocacy Chair, 2018 - Present
Responsibilities: Pursue grant funding for diversity initiatives aimed at increasing racial and ethnic representation in the GSU clinical psychology program, remain informed and educate the clinic about national, state, local, and GSU-specific policies or legislation that might impact the needs of the clinic's diverse clientele, work towards improving clinic policies to better meet the needs of the clinic's diverse clientele, identify and organize professional development opportunities to increase advocacy competence and multicultural practices.
Graduate Association for Student Psychologists at Georgia State University
Faculty Executive Committee Student Representative, 2017 - Present
Responsibilities: Relay student needs to the department executive committee, advocate for student needs, relay important graduate training-relevant information to graduate students, solicit feedback from graduate students and inform department level policy decisions accordingly.
Association of Neuropsychology Students in Training at Georgia State University
Officer, 2017 - 2019
Secretary, 2019 - Present
Responsibilities: Organize educational and professional development events, training, and seminars for neuropsychology students at GSU, provide timely information regarding neuropsychology requirements, awards, conferences, etc., organize social events that promote camaraderie and collaboration among neuropsychology graduate students, relay neuropsychology students' needs to the director of clinical training.
Advocacy Chair, 2018 - Present
Responsibilities: Pursue grant funding for diversity initiatives aimed at increasing racial and ethnic representation in the GSU clinical psychology program, remain informed and educate the clinic about national, state, local, and GSU-specific policies or legislation that might impact the needs of the clinic's diverse clientele, work towards improving clinic policies to better meet the needs of the clinic's diverse clientele, identify and organize professional development opportunities to increase advocacy competence and multicultural practices.
Graduate Association for Student Psychologists at Georgia State University
Faculty Executive Committee Student Representative, 2017 - Present
Responsibilities: Relay student needs to the department executive committee, advocate for student needs, relay important graduate training-relevant information to graduate students, solicit feedback from graduate students and inform department level policy decisions accordingly.
Association of Neuropsychology Students in Training at Georgia State University
Officer, 2017 - 2019
Secretary, 2019 - Present
Responsibilities: Organize educational and professional development events, training, and seminars for neuropsychology students at GSU, provide timely information regarding neuropsychology requirements, awards, conferences, etc., organize social events that promote camaraderie and collaboration among neuropsychology graduate students, relay neuropsychology students' needs to the director of clinical training.
This future neuropsychologist is a proud member of the APAGS Science Committee and the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology. She also celebrates diversity (of animals and people), advocates for the union of families that were separated, and stands against racism of all forms.
Mental Health America of Georgia
Public Policy and Advocacy Research Intern, 2018 - 2019
Responsibilities: Research, analyze, and track state and local policy, create legislative updates for the state of Georgia, organize grassroots lobbying efforts, develop policy briefs, reports, and other tools to educate policymakers, grassroots members, and the public on issues of mental health.
Public Policy and Advocacy Research Intern, 2018 - 2019
Responsibilities: Research, analyze, and track state and local policy, create legislative updates for the state of Georgia, organize grassroots lobbying efforts, develop policy briefs, reports, and other tools to educate policymakers, grassroots members, and the public on issues of mental health.