Mattie Crouse

Dynamic college student committed to learning, developing skills in sport and performance psychology, and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects. An innovative problem solver with leadership experience and a strong willingness to learn and support wherever needed.

• 3.9 GPA
• Dean's List Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024.

• Project Hope of Gunnison Valley, 09/2022- Present. Food server at outreach events Office organization and training
• Tiguex Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 04/2022. Cleaned up trash around the park. Planted flowers, trees, and plants.
• Retirement Home, Denver, Colorado, 04/2023. Cleaned resident rooms, common areas, and furniture.
• Waimea Valley Forest Restoration, Hale'iwa, HI, 05/2024. Cleared invasive species out of public land.
• Waipio Valley Forest Restoration, Honoka'a, HI, 05/2024. Cleared invasive species out of sacred land.

Sport Psychology Internship, 08/2024, 05/2025 (In Progress)- Working with WCU's sport psychology professor to create and execute a new Sport and Performance Psychology Internship program for the Western Colorado University Exercise and Sport Science major. Was an active participant in team information sessions, created mental training workshops, built working relationships with coaches and athletes, helped create a Mountaineer Mental Health Canvas page. 

Studied psychology in Oahu, Hawaii for seven weeks, focusing on the deep rooted cultural values, mental health issues, and "aloha spirit" of the native Hawaiian population.