Alyssa Williams

• HRSA Public Health Scholarship Recipient (2024)
• Cum Laude Honors (2023)
• Psychology Departmental Honors (2023)
• Bill Gatton Scholarship Recipient (2023)
• Dean's List (2019-2023)

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Lorch Learning and Comprehension Lab

Mentors: Dr. Elizabeth Lorch, Dr. Angela Hayden

University of Kentucky

09/2022-05/2024

• Administered pretests/post-tests to children with elevated symptoms of ADHD.
• Assisted in keeping track of fidelity during the lessons to ensure staying on schedule.
• Assisted in classroom set up for the lessons including cameras and the teacher's materials.
• Supervised and interacted with the children before and after the lessons.
• Participated in lab meetings discussing relevant previous and recent literature publications.
• Transcribed pretest/post-test sessions and checks transcriptions for errors.

Williams, A., Lorch, E., & Hayden, A. (2023, April).The Effect of a Problem-Solving Intervention on Improving Social Difficulties in Children with Elevated Symptoms of ADHD. Poster presented at the 2023 University of Kentucky of Undergraduate Scholars, Lexington, Kentucky.

Crisis Text Line Counselor, 05/2023-05/2024

• Uses skills such as active listening and problem solving to connect with texters and address their concerns.
• Provides emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
• Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of the texters served.
• Maintains risk documentation for each texter and promptly notifies supervisor of escalation situations.

Nursing Home Volunteer, 09/2021 to 05/2024

Lexington Country Place, Lexington KY

• Provides nail and hair care to residents.
• Assists the nurses with minor tasks.
• Passes out meal trays and sets up trays for residents.
• Spends quality time with the residents by playing games, coloring, and talking with them.
• Transports residents in and out of their rooms and to activities.
• Helps to lead and train groups of new volunteers.

Jail Class Co-Instructor, 06/2023-09/2023

Madison County Detention Center, Richmond KY

• Assisted in counseling inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
• Taught substance abuse classes both individually and with another co-teacher to help inmates understand and work through their addictive behaviors, triggers, and mental health concerns.
• Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and substance use.
• Helped case managers with providing resources for drug rehab, housing, and employment after inmate release.

Student Health Advisory Council

University of Kentucky

08/2023-Current

• Collaborates with the University Health Service to provide input on student health insurance plans and fees.
• Advocates for and promotes the healthcare of UK students.
• Plans and participates in health related events on campus.
• Works with fellow council members to plan meetings and social events.
• Assists in formulating campus health policies.

Premedical Women's Society

University of Kentucky

08/2023-Current

• Attends biweekly club meetings.
• Participates in various service events hosted by the club.
• Advocates for women interested in healthcare fields.
• Provides fellow members with helpful resources such as study material and career planning to a shared drive.

American Mock World Health Organization

University of Kentucky

09/2021-Current

• Volunteers at a local nursing home every week.
• Assists with planning philanthropy and fundraising events.
• Provides mentorship to freshman and sophomore club members with pre-health tracks.
• Involved in recruiting new club members.

Camp Kesem Board Member

University of Kentucky

09/2021-05/2023

• Planned monthly club meetings.
• Planned and facilitated club social events.
• Assisted in recruitment and training of new members.
• Reached out to other organizations on campus for member recruitment.
• Assisted in hosting club fundraiser events.

Basic Cardiac Life Support

American Heart Association

Completed: 9/23/2023

Crisis Counseling

Crisis Text Line

Completed: 05/24/2023

CITI Certification

Responsible Conduct of Research

Completed: 04/20/2023

Opioid Overdose First Aid

Lexington Health Department

Completed: 3/20/2023

CITI Certification

Basic Social and Behavioral Research

Completed: 09/08/2022