ERICA PERRY

Psychology major at Texas Wesleyan University focused on behavioral neuroscience and counseling. Proven leader in student programming, academic engagement, and community outreach. APA undergraduate member and Psi Chi inductee committed to expanding access to mental health resources in underserved communities.

• Speech competition winner presenting on civic engagement and primary election participation.
• Translate complex research into accessible student-centered presentations.
• Facilitate group discussions and educational programming.

• Lead service initiatives focused on equity, education, and student support.
• Advocate for mental health awareness and civic participation on campus.
• Build collaborative partnerships with student organizations and community groups.

• Event planning, volunteer coordination, and program management.
• Time management as a non-traditional student balancing academic and family roles.
• Team collaboration with faculty and student leadership.

• Coursework in behavioral neuroscience, psychology of learning, and counseling foundations.
• Member, American Psychological Association (Undergraduate) and Psi Chi Honor Society.
• APA writing, research synthesis, and application of psychological theory to real-world contexts.

• Led a campus Christian student ministry for two years, facilitating weekly programming and mentorship.
• Founded a no-cost Christmas store and organized a Thanksgiving food basket initiative for students in need.
• Coordinated logistics, fundraising, and volunteers for a California wildfire relief mission project.