Itzel Aileen Camarillo
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Bilingual counseling psychology graduate student at Teachers College, Columbia University, committed to culturally responsive and trauma-informed care. Experienced in qualitative research with diverse populations, fluent in Spanish and English for interviewing, translation, and community outreach. Seeking fieldwork placement to provide affirming, client-centered therapy for underserved communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, USA
10.2019 - 11.2024
- Led bilingual, in-depth interviews exploring epilepsy-related stigma and adaptation among Latinx and other marginalized populations
- First author on a qualitative manuscript examining the cultural meanings of 'control' in people with epilepsy.
- Translated all research materials, and collaborated across disciplines to ensure cultural and linguistic responsiveness.
- Presented findings at the American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting (2022).
- Assisted in developing survey instruments, focus group protocols, and other data collection tools.
Research Intern
Perinatal Pathways Lab, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Screened perinatal participants and conducted Spanish/English phone interviews.
- Translated IRB materials, ensuring respect for cultural nuances.
- Performed data entry and ensured the integrity of research databases.
Education
M.A./Ed.M. - Psychological Counseling: Bilingual Latinx Mental Health
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York01-2026
B.A. - Psychology & Linguistics
Barnard College, Columbia University
New York01-2019
Skills
- Qualitative interviewing
- Patient education
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Qualitative research
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective teamwork
- Native Spanish speaker
Selected Publications and Presentations
Camarillo, I.A., Misiewicz, S., Siegel, K., Ottman, R. (2024). The concept of 'control' in people with epilepsy: A qualitative study. Epilepsy & Behavior, 161.
American Epilepsy Society (2022), Genetic Causal Attribution and Illness Adaptation
Timeline
Research Assistant
Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
10.2019 - 11.2024
Research Intern
Perinatal Pathways Lab, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
M.A./Ed.M. - Psychological Counseling: Bilingual Latinx Mental Health
Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A. - Psychology & Linguistics
Barnard College, Columbia University
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