Siera Saldaña

A highly motivated and passionate student, currently in the first year of a graduate level clinical counseling psychology program at Brenau University. An empathetic, active listener with strong interpersonal skills. Seeking placement at an internship site that will provide a challenge, promote growth as a student and future counselor, and make a difference in the lives of others.

05-04-2024

Cora Anderson Hill Award

Awarded to Brenau University students who graduate having maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA all four years of their undergraduate education.

05-04-2024

Alpha Lambda Delta Maria Leanord Senior Book Award

Awarded to members of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society who graduate with the highest GPAs in their academic classes.

2020-2024 (8 semesters)

Zelle Miller Scholarship

A scholarship given to high school graduates who are Georgia residents who have a minimum of a 3.7 GPA and a 1200 SAT score or equivalent ACT score. Eligibility is maintained for college students who meet credit hour requirements and have a minimum of a 3.3 GPA

2020-2024 (8 semesters)

Brenau University Dean's List

A designation given to students who have a minimum of 15 credit hours, a GPA of at least a 3.6, and no unsatisfactory grades.

11-10-2023

Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

An honor society for junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students who place in the top of their academic classes.

03-04-2022

Membership into Psi Chi International Honor Society

An honor society for students who are minoring or majoring in psychology and are at least second-semester sophomores with a GPA that places them in the top 35% of their academic class and is at least a 3.0.

03-11-2021

Membership into The Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

An honor society students who have maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher during their first semester or first year of undergraduate education.

02-10-2021

Psychology High Achiever Bursary

Given to the freshman psychology major at Brenau University who has the highest overall GPA in their academic class.

09-18-2023

National Advocate Credentialing Program

Office for Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center

09-18-2023

Victim Assistance Training Online

Office for Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center

01-15-2024

Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)

08-2023 - 04-2024

Teaching Assistant

Brenau University - Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Assist graduate student teachers in running the Psychology 101 Lab. Develop, organize, and facilitate class activities.

08-2023 - Present

Research Team Member

Brenau University - Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Conducted a replication and expansion on a dissertation published by Dr. Perry Daughtry, which examined the correlation between time perspective and job satisfaction.

04-12-2024

Brenau University Innovation, Inquiry, and Creativity Symposium

Poster presentation detailing a student-made educational game called Communication Land, which addresses barriers to communication and effective communication skills for psychology students.

04-12-2024

Brenau University Innovation, Inquiry, and Creativity Symposium

Poster presentation proposing a research experiment, which is a replication and expansion of a doctoral dissertation by Dr. Perry Daughtry, which examines the correlation between time perspective and job satisfaction

11-17-2024

Honors Capstone Presentation

Presentation of a research paper discussing the intersection between anorexia nervosa and ballet dance. 

04-21-2023

Brenau University Research Symposium

Poster presentation proposing a research experiment, which is a replication and expansion of a doctoral dissertation by Dr. Perry Daughtry, which examines the correlation between time perspective and job satisfaction

02-26-2024

Ivester Healthcare Scholars

Facilitated psychology related educational activities for high school dual enrollment students, including providing education on the psychological concepts behind the activities. Collaborated with other volunteers to maintain a smooth rotation between activities and stations.

10-27-2023

Brenau's Get Psyched

Facilitated psychology related educational activities for high school high school students who are interested in the fields of psychology and medicine, including providing education on the psychological concepts behind the activities. Collaborated with other volunteers to maintain a smooth rotation between activities and stations.