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Honors And Memberships
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Research Objective
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HOA DIEU NGUYEN
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HOA DIEU NGUYEN

New York,NY

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Research AssistantResearch AssistantResearch AssistantTeaching Assistant / Volunteer

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: New York, NY
Open to relocation: No

Summary

Focused on developing culturally relevant mental health interventions, integrating narrative and visual formats to enhance engagement. Experience includes qualitative data collection and thematic analysis, contributing to scalable global mental health strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Global Mental Health Lab
02.2025 - Current
  • Developed manga-based adaptation of WHO Self-Help Plus intervention for Vietnamese high school students, integrating narrative structure and visual design to enhance cultural relevance and engagement.
  • Conducted qualitative data collection and contributed to thematic analysis to identify key insights.
  • Supported coordination of interventions, developed protocols, and prepared materials to enhance study implementation.
  • Facilitated recruitment and coordination of research participants for global mental health studies to enhance study validity.
  • Assist in facilitating WHO Self-Help Plus (SH+) stress management sessions for international students.

Research Assistant

Cognitive Psychology Lab
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted an undergraduate capstone project under the supervision of William Hirst, PhD, examining how animal-assisted interventions may influence self-stigma in autistic individuals.
  • Assisted in designing and implementing research protocols for studies.
  • Conducted literature reviews on mental health interventions and outcomes.
  • Collected and organized qualitative data through interviews and surveys.
  • Engaged in team meetings to share updates on ongoing projects.

Research Assistant

Center for Research with Infants and Toddlers
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Investigated infant responses to various clothing styles in a developmental study, contributing to understanding of early childhood development.
  • Facilitated data collection and prepared qualitative data for analysis to support research objectives.
  • Coordinated participant recruitment, scheduling, behavioral observation, and interviewing to ensure smooth study execution.

Teaching Assistant / Volunteer

Center for Autistic Children
, Vietnam
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning activities to promote inclusivity and engagement in diverse classrooms.
  • Facilitated communication, behavioral, and social development for autistic children, enhancing their interaction skills.
  • Contributed to educational initiatives in Hanoi, Vietnam, fostering community involvement and support for local schools.

Education

M.A. - Psychology

The New School for Social Research
New York, NY
12-2025

B.A. - Psychology

The New School
New York, NY
05-2024

Skills

  • Quantitative data analysis
  • Qualitative analysis
  • Research design
  • Literature reviews
  • Participant interviewing
  • Survey design
  • SPSS
  • Data visualization
  • Statistical analysis
  • Survey methodology

Manuscript In Preparation

Manga adaptation of the WHO Self-Help Plus (SH+) program for Vietnamese high school students., Nguyen, H.

Honors And Memberships

  • Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology
  • Dean's List (All Semesters)
  • Merit-Based Academic Scholarship Recipient

Languages

  • Vietnamese, Native
  • English, Fluent
  • Japanese, Conversational

Research Objective

To study how evidence-based mental health interventions can be culturally adapted and delivered through art-based, narrative, and visual formats, with a focus on global mental health, adolescent stress regulation, and engagement with scalable interventions.

Relevant Graduate Coursework

  • Research Methods
  • Introduction to Statistics and Research Design
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Adult Psychopathology
  • Designing Mental Health Interventions for Low-Resource Settings
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Language and Thought

Timeline

Research Assistant

Global Mental Health Lab
02.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Cognitive Psychology Lab
09.2023 - 05.2024

Research Assistant

Center for Research with Infants and Toddlers
02.2023 - 10.2023

Teaching Assistant / Volunteer

Center for Autistic Children
06.2021 - 08.2021

M.A. - Psychology

The New School for Social Research

B.A. - Psychology

The New School

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