Jillian Calandrino

To pursue graduate training in social work, with the goal of helping individuals and communities through compassionate, evidence-based practice informed by psychological theory.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

• Dean's List (multiple semesters)
• Member, Pi Alpha Sigma Honor Society

• Personality Theory and Research
• Psychology of Learning
• Psychology of Women
• Research Methods in Psychology

• Attachment Theory and Adult Romantic Relationships, Critical analysis of how early attachment styles influence adult relationship patterns using empirical literature.
• Undergraduate Thesis: Sleep Deprivation and Psychological Functioning, Examined the psychological and cognitive effects of sleep deprivation, with attention to mental health, emotional regulation, and daily functioning.
• Self-Regulation of Motivation, Examination of motivational control, goal persistence, and learning theory.
• Psychological Analysis of Film (Black Swan, 2010), Applied psychological theory to film, focusing on perfectionism and identity conflict.

• Personality psychology and individual differences across the lifespan
• Attachment theory and relational patterns in adulthood
• Psychology of women, with particular attention to health, identity, and lived experience
• Mental health and identity development in the context of chronic illness and life transitions
• Trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to mental health care
• Social determinants of health and their impact on psychological well-being
• Intersection of gender, health, and access to mental health services
• Application of psychological theory to real-world helping professions, including social work and community-based practice
• Ethical practice, professional boundaries, and reflective practice in human services