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Abigail G. Wriston

Goleta,CA

Summary

Soon-to-be graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a B.S. in Psychological & Brain Sciences and a minor in Applied Psychology. Passionate about trauma-informed care, mental health advocacy, and community-based prevention efforts. Actively pursuing a path to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and seeking hands-on experience in therapeutic and outreach settings. Skilled in public speaking, peer support, and cross-cultural collaboration, with experience in both research environments and direct engagement roles. Committed to promoting equity, well-being, and healing through evidence-based practices and community empowerment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Peer Supporter

Lean On Me
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide confidential, text-based emotional support to students facing academic, social, and personal challenges
  • Create a safe, judgment-free space where peers can express their concerns and receive guidance
  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while offering support tailored to each individual's needs
  • Collaborate with a team of trained supporters to ensure high-quality and effective peer assistance

Undergraduate Research Assistant

UCSB Vision and Image Understanding Lab
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist in conducting research on visual perception, cognitive processing, and machine learning applications in image recognition and engage in ongoing research on visual perception and image processing
  • Collaborate with graduate researchers to discuss experimental methodologies and findings

Cashier

Hummus Republic
09.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrate proficiency in a diverse array of responsibilities essential for upholding Hummus Republic's commitment to exceptional customer service
  • Greet customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Skilled in food preparation, order processing, cashier operations, and maintaining cleanliness standards
  • Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, taking customer orders, operating the register with accuracy, ensuring cleanliness through sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces, and conducting exterior maintenance tasks for an inviting dining atmosphere

Education & Outreach Intern

UCSB Research, Experience, and Education Facility (REEF)
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Served as a support for in person marine science educational programs for community members and K-12 children
  • Effectively conveyed complex scientific concepts to people with varying backgrounds
  • Performed regular aquarist tasks and husbandry work, taking care of marine animals according to strict feeding and cleaning schedules

Child Caregiver

Private Family
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Collaborated with parent to develop individualized care plans addressing specific needs of their children.
  • Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
  • Assisted with homework completion, reinforcing subject matter comprehension and academic success.

Golf Services/Support Associate & ACE Trainer

Topgolf
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Specialized in welcoming guests, supporting guests with acquiring knowledge and safety about the venue and its technology as well as addressing any questions or concerns
  • Moved to a Support Associate where responsibilities included delivering food, as well as cleaning and sanitizing spaces while working in a team oriented environment
  • Promoted into the training department as an ACE (Associate Certified in Excellence) trainer and facilitated classroom learning and hands on skills training as well as assisted in the interviewing of potential hires

Student Leadership Intern

San Juan Unified School District
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Served as a support to socioeconomically disadvantaged students in a project-base English language and literacy summer program
  • Worked 1 : 1 with bilingual students on their reading comprehension skills
  • Assisted with interactive projects and learning activities for 1st through 3rd grade students
  • Gained valuable skills in working and educating students of various backgrounds and English proficiencies

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2025

Skills

  • Community engagement & culturally responsive communication
  • Effective Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
  • Compassionate Peer Support & Active Listening
  • Event coordination & advocacy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Mental health awareness
  • Respect for Confidentiality & Ethical Communication
  • Understanding of Privacy Protocols in Supportive Roles

Timeline

Volunteer Peer Supporter

Lean On Me
01.2025 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

UCSB Vision and Image Understanding Lab
09.2024 - Current

Cashier

Hummus Republic
09.2023 - Current

Education & Outreach Intern

UCSB Research, Experience, and Education Facility (REEF)
09.2022 - 06.2023

Child Caregiver

Private Family
08.2021 - 08.2022

Golf Services/Support Associate & ACE Trainer

Topgolf
11.2020 - 06.2022

Student Leadership Intern

San Juan Unified School District
06.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences

University of California, Santa Barbara

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