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Jaelen Barrett

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Bio

Jaelen Barrett is a rising senior Psychology student at Howard University. During his enrollment, Jaelen has been awarded Dean's List for the 2021-2022,22-23, and 23-24 school years. Jaelen is also a HEAR Foundation Scholar, a TMCF Ford Blue Oval Scholar, and a Better Brother Los Angeles Scholarship recipient. Jaelen is also heavily involved in his community, as he has worked alongside many community outreach programs such as Special Olympics for over six years. While at Howard, he has also volunteered with the Howard University Alternative Spring Break Program to help underserved communities in Detroit. Jaelen is also a dedicated member of The Collegiate 100 of Howard University and serves as the Communications Chair for the 2024-25 academic year. Jaelen is pursuing a B.S. in Psychology in hopes of making mental health resources more accessible for underrepresented Black individuals.

Education

Howard University

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General

Hoffman Estates High School

High School
2017 - 2020

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Psychiatry

    • Dream career goals:

      Non-profit Leader

    • Biological Discovery Intern

      Cerevel Therapeutics
      2023 – 2023
    • Summer Camp Counselor

      Hoffman Estates Park District
      2022 – 2022

    Research

    • Biopsychology

      Cerevel Therapeutics — Lead Biological Intern
      2023 – 2023

    Arts

    • Jae's Index

      Graphic Art
      2020 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Special Olympics — Member
      2018 – Present
    • Volunteering

      The Collegiate 100 of Howard University — Communications Chair
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Alternative Spring Break — Volunteer
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship