My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been awarded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2019, my mother was involved in a car accident that resulted in severe injuries to her shoulder and knees, which prevented her from working. I made the decision to put my education on hold and assume the role of her primary caregiver in her journey to recovery. Balancing the responsibilities of managing both financial obligations and providing emotional support became my primary focus during this challenging time. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID-19 and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. To cope with the pressure of trying to navigate in a society not designed to include cultural differences, I began to journal my feelings allowing me to understand where I lacked emotionally. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been awarded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2019, my mother was involved in a car accident that resulted in severe injuries to her shoulder and knees, which prevented her from working. I made the decision to put my education on hold and assume the role of her primary caregiver in her journey to recovery. Balancing the responsibilities of managing both financial obligations and providing emotional support became my primary focus during this challenging time. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID-19 and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. To cope with the pressure of trying to navigate in a society not designed to include cultural differences, I began to journal my feelings allowing me to understand where I lacked emotionally. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been awarded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been awarded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2019, my mother was involved in a car accident that resulted in severe injuries to her shoulder and knees, which prevented her from working. I made the decision to put my education on hold and assume the role of her primary caregiver in her journey to recovery. Balancing the responsibilities of managing both financial obligations and providing emotional support became my primary focus during this challenging time. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID-19 and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been awarded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2019, my mother was involved in a car accident that resulted in severe injuries to her shoulder and knees, which prevented her from working. I made the decision to put my education on hold and assume the role of her primary caregiver in her journey to recovery. Balancing the responsibilities of managing both financial obligations and providing emotional support became my primary focus during this challenging time. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID-19 and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not have much family support after coming out as bisexual and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been awarded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID-19 and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. I met Kathie McAlpine during a period in my life when I had lost any hope of obtaining a degree in psychology. I found it challenging to figure out how I could contribute to the field and identify the specific needs of society. Kathie McAlpine inspired me to challenge my limiting mindset and create goals that can assist societal needs. I joined the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institute free community outreaching program, where I found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families, looking for ways to help decrease disparities in healthcare, education, and socioeconomic status. The program's primary goal is to increase interest in educational opportunities and develop a larger pool of individuals prepared to pursue academic advancement and enhance their professional development. Kathie McAlpine actively demonstrates how she values and cares about people and wants to understand their pain and experiences. By providing a comfortable and transparent environment in which I can express my concerns and history while trying to achieve my academic and professional goals. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. This has expanded my understanding of the variables influencing communities and their effects on mental health. Exploring a quantitative statistical approach to analyze these issues could offer valuable insights. Once I changed my major to statistical science with a minor in psychology, she highlighted the department of mathematics and statistics at Metropolitan State University.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. I met Kathie McAlpine during a period in my life when I had lost any hope of obtaining a degree in psychology. I found it challenging to figure out how I could contribute to the field and identify the specific needs of society. Kathie McAlpine inspired me to challenge my limiting mindset and create goals that can assist societal needs. I joined the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institute free community outreaching program, where I found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families, looking for ways to help decrease disparities in healthcare, education, and socioeconomic status. The program's primary goal is to increase interest in educational opportunities and develop a larger pool of individuals prepared to pursue academic advancement and enhance their professional development. Kathie McAlpine actively demonstrates how she values and cares about people and wants to understand their pain and experiences. By providing a comfortable and transparent environment in which I can express my concerns and history while trying to achieve my academic and professional goals. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. This has expanded my understanding of the variables influencing communities and their effects on mental health. Exploring a quantitative statistical approach to analyze these issues could offer valuable insights. Once I changed my major to statistical science with a minor in psychology, she highlighted the department of mathematics and statistics at Metropolitan State University.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. We could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congestive heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations. Researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges is one of my key goals. My experience with community outreach programs has helped me increase my resilience, network opportunities, and build positive relationships with families, other students, and faculty. Connecting with organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. I want to address how specific populations alter their appearance, personality, and thought process to fit into the image of “socially acceptable traits” taught to children. My aim is to focus on cultures with a mental health stigma coexistent with cumulative trauma.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone after my father died when I was four. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been afforded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent. I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that could be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these communities. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.

My commitment to pursuing a career path in mental health solidified once I realized certain students shared an extra burden dealing with the anxiety of exceptionalism without the resources to manage these challenges effectively. I was 4 years old when my father passed away. My mother was not prepared to raise a child alone. She grew up in an unhealthy environment and did not know how to be a “nurturing” guardian. Although she knew as a black girl, I would have to be tough in an unsupportive world, she did not have the knowledge to properly guide me. This meant mental health was not a focus in the household. How could it be when every day you are only making enough money to barely pay bills and eat. Consequently, we could not afford a therapist to help me cope with the loss of my father, and my mother did not have time to do anything but work. My anxiety and depression grew into what I later discovered was an undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. The financial struggle made it impossible for us to focus on any kind of goal past survival. Since my mother had not been awarded the opportunity to attend college, her advice regarding my school preparation was limited. We did not know how to apply for scholarships, grants, or any kind of funding. It felt like my career goals were beyond the understanding of those around me. In college, I had to learn new skills like budgeting for higher goals. In 2021, I lost my mother to a combination of COVID and congested heart failure. Her stroke came unexpectedly, and I was not prepared for the sudden loss. I already lacked the ability to cope with the loss of one parent, now I had to learn how to cope without the presence of a support system. I could not handle the pressure of trying to navigate in a society that is not designed to be inclusive of cultural differences. During that time, it would have been beneficial to have a mentor that could relate to what I wanted to achieve. This has guided me to want to pursue a career to aid other underrepresented youth and future generations by increasing their access to resources. I have joined organizations like Sister to Sister, Psych Congress, and the McAlpine Medical Science and Education Institutes community outreach program. I have found a sense of fulfillment researching different resources for families facing socioeconomic issues and additional challenges. This experience has helped me increase my resilience and decrease my social anxiety, allowing me to engage, network, and build positive relationships with families, other students and faculty. Participating with the above organizations has led me to better understand the factors used in disenfranchised communities and their effects. Approaching some of these issues in a quantitative statistical manner may provide helpful insights. Receiving funding for my undergraduate degree in statistics and psychology will help me on my pathway to obtaining a PhD in Quantitative Psychology. This will enable me to become proficient at analyzing data and applying those techniques to both research design and finding ways of quantifying behavioral factors. My goal is to create an algorithm that would provide a deeper understanding of the effects caused by various protection styles. Such a tool could result in data that can be useful in creating intervention strategies to improve healthy coping mechanisms in these students. Such research could lead to new preventive measures to counterbalance environmental negativity to reinforce positive cognitive functions.