ABIGAIL C. WESTBROOK

Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2024 - 2025

University of South Carolina, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology, School Behavioral Health Team - Columbia, South Carolina

• Conduct literature searches in assistance with the School Mental Health International Leadership Exchange (SMHILE) and Partnering for Student Wellness (PCORI) projects
• Microsoft Excel data cleaning and entry for DHHS School Behavioral Health Certificate Project
• Conduct interviews and survey distribution in South Carolina elementary and middle schools with the Early Supports for Student Success (ESSS) and E-IMPACTS projects
• Social media manager for The John H. Magill School Mental Health Certificate Program, Enhancing Capacity in School Mental Health, the School Behavioral Health Academy, and the Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference
• Head Research Assistant for the Staying the Course (ECHO) Project, performing tasks such as overseeing TeleECHO session proceedings, conducting interviews with state team leads, and coordinating undergraduate research assistants
• Administration support for the University of South Carolina Center for School Behavioral Health

• Transcribing interviews of alternatively-schooled students associated with NSF-funded mentorship program
• Collaborating with a team of undergraduate students and graduate student coordinators
• Utilization of Otter-ai interview transcription software and data-mining
• Qualitative data-analysis and interview write-up summarizations of key findings
• Time management for weekly team meetings and engagement

• Collaborated with a university faculty member to develop syllabus and lesson plans
• Practiced active listening and empathy to understand first-year student needs and provide personalized solutions
• Developed and promoted time management skills by organizing one-on-ones with students and out-of-class group assignments
• Leadership and establishing meaningful connections with students and faculty
• Successful execution of community building through outside-of-class events to enhance the first-year experience
• Offered a follow-up position as a Peer Leader +

• Collaborated with a team of psychiatrists, social workers, and nurse practitioners
• Observed group treatment sessions for individuals with severe psychopathology
• Hands-on work with patients and doctors in psychiatry, psychology

• Fostering the future of Chi Omega, Eta Gamma chapter in the annual Panhellenic recruitment process
• Interpersonal communication, collaboration, and organizational, professional development
• Utilization of Excel software and confidential informational databases
• Resilience and ability to work confidently and effectively under pressure
• Named “Model Initiate” of pledge class; initiate “who upholds the true meaning of Chi Omega, excels in her studies, is loved by her friends, and exemplifies the six Chi Omega purposes”