Founding Chapter President

• Jul 2023 - Present

Florida Institute of Technology Founding Chapter The Brain Exercise Initiative is a student-run non-profit organization that uses math, reading and writing as a form of cognitive development for the elderly. It is found that simple math exercises and reading aloud for just 30 minutes a day can have a positive impact on memory for those with Alzheimer's. This is currently being done extensively in Japan. It was discovered by a Japanese neuroscientist, Ryuta Kawashima, and consists of math exercises and reading aloud of short stories. Done for just 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week, improvements in Alzheimer’s patients have been observed. It is currently being done in 1,400 care homes with 15,000 Alzheimer's patients all over Japan and has had great success. Here is some of the research that has been done already: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/research/research_highlights/research_highlight_22.html https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/60/3/380/630607 Show less

Supervised Clinician

• Aug 2023 - Present

Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Aragon, Psy.D. Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Aragon, Psy.D.

Instructor

• Aug 2023 - Present

PSY4512 Personal and Professional DevelopmentRequired course for all psychology majors

Concussion Management Team

• Aug 2023 - Present

Doctoral Student

• Aug 2022 - Present

Member: Neuropsychology Lab Research Team, Forensic Psychology Student Training Member

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2022 - Present

Supervisor: Dr. Frank Webbe, Ph.D. Neuropsychology labAssessment AdministratorProject: Norms for the Baseline Concussion Protocol TestsAssessment Tools: Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Dot Counting Test (DCT), Office or Off-Field Assessment, "A" Random Letter Test of Auditory Vigilance (A-TEST), Rey Word Recognition Test• Lead neurological assessments including Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Dot Counting Test (DCT), Office or Off-Field Assessment, “A” Random Letter Test of Auditory Vigilance (A-TEST), Rey Word Recognition Test on Florida Institute of Technology student volunteers to define a norm for baseline concussion protocol tests for athletes without impediment by sandbagging. Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

Supervisor: Dr. Mariana Juras, Ph.D.Project: Journal of Divorce and Remarriage: Impacts of parental stressors on young adults’ social well-being• Working collaboratively alongside psychology research team in exploring the impacts of divorce, remarriage and parental conflict on social well-being of young adults.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

Child, Applied Memory, and Law (CAMaL)Supervisor: Dr. Travis Conradt, PhDResearch and data collection for Zero Abuse Project Child Advocacy Studies (ZAP CAST) Program Catalog Project

Psychometrist

• Jan 2023 - Present

Supervisor: Dr. Tamara Pawich, Ph.D. Administering, scoring, analyzing data and report writing neuropsychological, psychological, personality and academic tests for patients with mild to severe traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases, psychological health issues or learning disabilities, or for psychological or neuropsychological research Assessments utilized: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition Behavior Assessment Scale for Children, Third Edition Children’s Depression Inventory, Second Edition Beck Depression Inventory, Second Edition Revised Childhood Manifest Anxiety Scale, Second Edition Conners, Third Edition, Parent, Teacher, and Self-Report Short Form Show less

Young Adult Advisory Board

• Aug 2021 - Present

The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a virtual board comprised of around 10 young adults between the ages of 18-30 years old with mental health conditions from across the globe. • The role of a Young Adult Advisory Board Member is to participate and engage in board meetings to infuse Young Adult voices and experiences into action by providing our perspective on research projects and proposals as well as grant editing/writing. • Board members will participate in a monthly conference call for a two-hour period during which they will share their expertise and lived experience to help shape future RTC activities. All call materials will be sent directly to members, for them to prepare for each meeting. • Board members will provide input on theory, research, and knowledge sharing activities, that the RTC is planning to incorporate into their future work. Show less

Student Member

• Jun 2021 - Present

Academic Tutor

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

Provided part-time, one-on-one tutoring in all subjects grades K-12, specializing in Mathematics, English and Psychology Provided part-time, one-on-one tutoring in all subjects grades K-12, specializing in Mathematics, English and Psychology

Graduate Psychology Intern

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Supervisor: Dr. Adam Bloom, Psy.D., ABPP • Conducted fitness for duty evaluations of Uniformed & Civilian Members of Service referred to the Psychological Evaluation Section, initiate follow up appointments via telephone and provide opinion sitting in on cases to evaluate officers for the presence of suicidal ideation and mental health complications to determine eligibility for reentry into the work force or to issue restriction of firearms. • Developed knowledge of law enforcement officer job task analysis outlines; understanding job-relate criteria and how these criteria relate to psychological assessment; verifying and interpreting test results. • Led clinical interviews and collect collateral data for evaluation of referred members while collaborating with clinicians when working with members of service for trauma debriefings and follow up appointments by reviewing psychological, psychiatric, medical, academic, child protective, legal record. • Assisted with Trauma Response Protocol for UMOS and participate in didactic training, individual and group supervision, case conference and staff meeting • Enhanced understanding of police psychology literature regarding pre-employment assessments and interviews of law enforcement candidates. Show less

Graduate Student Assistant

• Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

Supervisor: Dr. Maria D'Agostino Ph.D.• Consolidate headshots and biographies utilizing essential information to generate invitations, customized event marketing flyers in addition to tailored thank you communications to be sent out to alumni, invited speakers and students participating in semi-weekly Graduate Power informational interview proceedings. • Compile necessary documentation to modify Annual Graduate Research Symposium Compendium, organized registered symposium participants’ submission information utilizing Google Sheets.• Develop application for student grants CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, systematized over 150+ applications by category, crafted contract for grant acceptance using Google Forms• Create five flyers per month utilizing Canva to disseminate grants, workshops and panel events. Show less

Graduate Student

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

Graduate Teaching Fellow

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

Psychopathology PSY745 Supervisor: Dr. Adella Nikitiades Ph.D.• Spring 2022 MA Excellence Fees Teaching Fellowship Recipient in the Department of Psychology Complete 50-60 hours of TA-related help for PSYC745 (Psychopathology) under Dr. Adella Nikitiades • Prepared and led a 90-minute live lecture examining Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders utilizing Zoom to a class of 15 students as well as lead two review sessions for examinations.• Organize monthly lecture, discussion post and assigned readings for students utilizing Blackboard. • Provide direct support to leading professor by grading weekly assigned discussion posts, providing feedback to students on their writing abilities as well as communications via email. Show less

Research Assistant

• Feb 2021 - May 2022

1) Brain Health LabSupervisor: Casey LaDuke, Ph.D.• Research assistant examining forensic neuropsychological topics such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and head injury exposure related to criminal justice system involvement • Investigate the criterion validity of the BTACT and BISQ among justice-involved individuals• Meet weekly as a team to discuss progress made on project

Graduate Teaching Fellow

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Fall 2021 MA Excellence Fees Teaching Fellowship Recipient in the Department of Psychology Course: PSY700: Mental Health Professionals, Social Science and the LawSupervisor: Dr. Rebecca Weiss, Ph.D.Assisted graduate professor with course progression, including interacting with students, reading and responding to students' discussion posts, and grading assignments.

Clinical Extern, EAC Queens TASC Mental Health Program

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

Supervisor: Dr. Edward Fernandez, PsyD. • Conducted and authored forensic psycho-diagnostic, personality and cognitive assessments such as Short Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (SMAST), Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist – Civilian (PCL-C) and Colorado Symptom Inventory (CSI) to evaluate defendants for the presence of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders to determine eligibility for participation in alternative to incarceration programs • Developed client treatment plans, generated referrals to treatment providers, monitored defendants for compliance and provide courts with regular updates on treatment • Requested and utilized legal and psychiatric records to accurately understand and communicate the clients’ history in written form. • Engaged in case management for a caseload of individuals to connect clients with community services to help achieve personal goals. • Advocated for clients in written psycho-social reports and attended verbal case conferences to ensure appropriate individual support services. • Interacted with legal professional including judges, lawyers, and social workers to communicate client needs and progress. Show less

Forensic Psychology Intern

• May 2021 - Apr 2022

Supervisor: Alexander J. Paret, Ph.D. •completed over 300 hours of clinical report writing under the supervision of Dr. Alexander Paret, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist •Thoroughly review the discovery and competency interview for each client to fully understand their legal situation and mental status •Compose competency reports for each client based on their discovery and interview as well as analyzing client assessment scores from their Rey Memory for Fifteen Items Test (Rey), Dot Counting Test, Wechsler Test of Adult Reading (WTAR), California Verbal Learning Test – Second Edition (CVLT-II), Personality Assessment Screener (PAS) and Revised Competency Assessment Interview (R-CAI) to draw conclusions on their competency to be used by the Court if necessary •Receive constructive feedback on each report to learn and improve techniques for writing future reports •Complete and submit reports in a timely manner to ensure each client’s case can proceed as expected Show less

Crisis Hotline Volunteer

• May 2021 - Apr 2022

• Assist with digital contacts of National Runaway Safeline by providing trauma-informed solution focused crisis interventions, information and referrals as well as Home Free family reunification and transportation programs • Capacity to be engaged in multiple thought processes at once; emotionally charged empathetic conversation, snap decision making based on analytic thinking, detailed document and time keeping for written logs • Complete extensive training involving how to handle crisis contacts and be able to work in high-pressure situations with a strong focus on support and knowledge enhancement • Provide callers with free educational and promotional materials to enhance knowledge of at-risk callers • Conduct thyself in accordance to National Runaway Safeline Philosophy and standards of care Show less

Administrative Associate & Data Operator for NYSDOH Vaccination New York Project

• Jan 2021 - May 2021

Worked 36-48 hours each week and collaborated with a team of 150 associates conducting patient intake and clinical interviews, inputting patient data, following identification verification procedures and completing administrative tasks to ensure that operations run smoothly throughout the vaccination distribution site. Worked 36-48 hours each week and collaborated with a team of 150 associates conducting patient intake and clinical interviews, inputting patient data, following identification verification procedures and completing administrative tasks to ensure that operations run smoothly throughout the vaccination distribution site.

Crime Data Analyst Volunteer (21st Century Curriculum- International)

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

The Institute for Criminal Justice Training Reform exists to to save lives and reduce injury among the public and the police by reforming the deeply-flawed, inadequate, and antiquated training models, policies, procedures, and legislative standards for employees in the United States' Criminal Justice System, particularly for those with the power to arrest, detain, commit, and kill. • Conducted in-depth research and public feedback campaign as we solicit citizens, academics and lawmakers to generate new curriculum of how law Enforcement should ideally be trained including basic field training, advanced training and recertifications. • Successfully researched and interpreted international criminal data trends and patterns, formulating crime prevention methods and tactics on a weekly basis and create visual applications to assist my team in detecting where, when and how a crime occurs Show less

Caregiver for Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• May 2020 - Dec 2020

• Worked 20 hours a week with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder on daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. • Collaborated with parents and other caregiver to organize implementation of word games, reading and school-like activities in each daily session to simulate being in a classroom environment. • Assisted child with hands-on projects such as climbing and grasping activities to improve hand coordination skills and other motor skills. Show less

University Services Student Lab Manager

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

• Selected as a Student Lab Manager for the College in the Woods Library at Binghamton University • Provides customer service support at our primary tutoring site in over 100 different courses• Monitors over 3,000 tutoring sessions throughout the course of the academic year and assists tutors and students with Starfish software and solve any problems using disciplinary skills and "thinking on your feet."

Co-Chair of Training and Development Committee for Discovery Program

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

• Assist in identifying in-service and passive training topics to enhance the overall practice of student staff• Assist in redesign of training program for the Fall 2020 term to meet new program description and expectations• Attend monthly meetings to assess previous trainings and plan future trainings.

Discovery Advsior

• May 2018 - May 2020

• Collaborate with teams ranging from 4-12 on projects to enhance the academic and social experiences of new students through marketing campaigns, attending academic events and working with other organizations on campus• Selected as one of three project leads out of about 30 discovery advisors to lead restructuring procedures for the Discovery Program as new leadership has come in• Act as mentor for incoming discovery advisors • Provide peer-to-peer academic and career consulting for assigned and walk-in students • Conduct group research projects about academic resources on campus in order to be able to peer-advise new students on how to efficiently enhance their college experience Show less

Tour Guide

• May 2017 - Oct 2019

• Selected as top 10% of candidate pool for position out of over 200 applicants• Trained through Binghamton University to serve as a representative of what the university has to offer to future students• Enhance problem solving skills and ability to think on my feet through answering questions from tour groups

Seasonal Sales Associate

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2020

• Gain numerous social skills, such as problem solving and customer service to maintain a high sales status • Average $20,000 worth of merchandise sold each session and maintained a top 10 status in sales out of over 100 associates • Utilize deep persuasion knowledge, ability to connect with customers, managed a sales cycle and integrate into an environment and provided significant return on investment for employer • Gain numerous social skills, such as problem solving and customer service to maintain a high sales status • Average $20,000 worth of merchandise sold each session and maintained a top 10 status in sales out of over 100 associates • Utilize deep persuasion knowledge, ability to connect with customers, managed a sales cycle and integrate into an environment and provided significant return on investment for employer

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Assist the instructor by answering questions and maintaining order in a 35 student class in order to ensure academic integrity and promote a positive learning environment Provide additional assistance and resources to students in order to further their understanding of key concepts of basic management informations systems analysis concepts and projects Assist the instructor by answering questions and maintaining order in a 35 student class in order to ensure academic integrity and promote a positive learning environment Provide additional assistance and resources to students in order to further their understanding of key concepts of basic management informations systems analysis concepts and projects

Technology Consulting Intern and Marketing Shadow

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

• Traveled to Fortune 500 clients and extracted data in order to optimize SAP configurations for newly acquired companies. • Performed completed client control testing utilizing SAP and Assure Controls in order to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. • During a monthly update call with the entire Northeast ERP team, I presented the results of my assigned project and delivered key take-aways. • Attended a 9-day leadership training in Orlando, which focused on developing technical skills and client facing methodologies. Show less

Public Speaking Lab Consultant

• May 2018 - Jan 2019

• Elevate students’ development in public speaking and oral presentation delivery by critiquing prepared and impromptu presentations and providing useful feedback through individual appointments and recorded practice speeches • Present mentoring experiences to fellow consultants and supervisors at weekly meetings to increase awareness of various situations and methods of effective constructive feedback for the improvement of students and the program • Refine personal communication, presentation skills and overall confidence by participating in weekly class presentations Show less

Growth Marketing Intern

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

• Aimed to create a peer-to-peer community platform for students at Binghamton University to create jobs for students, and connect them to outside facilities and restaurants • Acted as liaison for JoyRun with the Binghamton Hots franchise resulting in the solidification of JoyRun’s first official business contract in the Binghamton area • Exploited marketing techniques including tabling and presenting to student organizations to expand app usage resulting in an increase of order rates from 10 to 100+ orders a day after nine weeks of marketing • Attended weekly meetings with other marketing interns to brainstorm ideas on how to improve the growth of the app Show less

Writer

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

-Enhanced my interview skills, listening and note-taking abilities as well as editing and journalism skills -Drafted and managed print, online and social media communications designed to promote company brand, image and values. -Drafted engaging, accurate and effective press releases. -Managed writers, remote freelancers, designers, media specialists, production staff and others. -Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story's subject matter. -Enhanced my interview skills, listening and note-taking abilities as well as editing and journalism skills -Drafted and managed print, online and social media communications designed to promote company brand, image and values. -Drafted engaging, accurate and effective press releases. -Managed writers, remote freelancers, designers, media specialists, production staff and others. -Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story's subject matter.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Tutor

• Sep 2014 - May 2016

A program founded to benefit the American Cancer Society while educating students in our local community. I was a member of the founding group as well as a tutor. This was founded by my research class cohort to benefit the community while creating an impact. We donated portions of our earnings to the ACS on a bi-weekly basis. A program founded to benefit the American Cancer Society while educating students in our local community. I was a member of the founding group as well as a tutor. This was founded by my research class cohort to benefit the community while creating an impact. We donated portions of our earnings to the ACS on a bi-weekly basis.