Development, Ecopsychology, and Wellness (DEW) Lab
09.2024 - Current
Researched geographic disparities in mental health, focusing on urban vs. rural differences and their impact on mental well-being.
Analyzed how individuals’ connection to their environments influences perceptions of mental well-being, surveying 160 participants across the US
Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages, such as Nvivo.
Administrative Health Assistant
Orchard Blue Counseling Services
04.2024 - Current
Ensure accurate documentation and timely client follow-up with clinicians
Manage administrative tasks to maintain seamless operations between clients, insurance payers, and clinicians
Coordinate culturally competent workshops among the community
Streamlined client intake and appointment scheduling processes, enhancing efficiency in virtual counseling operations while ensuring HIPAA compliance
Research Assistant
Global Advocacy and Applied Psychology Lab
07.2023 - 08.2024
Facilitating project development, focusing on the practical application of psychology in the global advancement of youth, and providing psychosocial support for young people internationally.
Team lead in the project, facilitating six side events for the Mission of Sierra Leone to the UN for the 68th Commission on the Status of Women.
Coordinated event development on side events 'Addressing Feminized Poverty through Financial Inclusion,' and 'Mainstreaming Gender: Big Five Game Changers in Sierra Leone.'
Research Assistant
Workplace Assessment and Social Perceptions Lab
09.2022 - 05.2023
Used natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, to investigate workplace phenomenal including: human and machine bias, impression formation, and personality
Our work addresses both social and technical issues, and its multidisciplinary nature provides opportunities for collaboration with computer scientists and other engineers
Analyzed 25 attractiveness indicators and impression formation makers of 65 virtual interview assessment
Developed strategies to mitigate implicit bias in hiring and workplace structures
Education
Masters of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Teacher’s College, Columbia University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
05.2023
Skills
Project development
Data analysis
Communication
Microsoft Office
HIPAA-compliant
NVivo
R Studios
Canva
Multicultural Competency
Cultural sensitivity
Data entry
Literature reviews
Certification
Mandated Reporter, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, 04/01/24, Present
Human Research, CITI, 09/01/22, Present
Social & Behavioral Research, CITI, 09/01/22, Present
Languages
English
Arabic
Timeline
Research Assistant
Development, Ecopsychology, and Wellness (DEW) Lab
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