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Advocacy And Activism
Community Service And Volunteering
Public Health
Clinical Psychology
Counseling And Therapy
Neuroscience
Mental Health
Costume Design
Special Effects and Stage Makeup
Reading
Academic
Classics
Psychology
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Lily Waxler
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Lily Waxler
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Hello! I am a college student and dedicated psychological researcher at Cornell Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania who is passionate about addressing the youth overdose crisis. As the founder of Temple Overdose Prevention (ODP), I lead a non-profit organization that trains young adults to save lives through overdose prevention and intervention, empowering thousands with the skills and resources to act in critical moments. My goal is to become a licensed clinical psychologist and leader in the fight against addiction, pioneering innovative strategies and initiatives that can save lives and inspire others to take action. In my free time I enjoy experimenting with different makeup styles and creating costumes of my favorite video game characters
Education
Temple University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Psychology, General
Minors:
- Public Health
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Career
Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Intern under CPA’s Executive Director Jeff Hanley
Commonwealth Prevention Alliance2023 – Present1 yearResearch Assistant
Weill Cornell Medicine2023 – Present1 yearResearch Assistant
University of Pennsylvania2024 – 2024Lead Scholar
Community Scholars Program2022 – 20242 yearsBehavioral Health Technician
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and CGRC2022 – 20231 year
Sports
Figure Skating
2020 – Present4 years
Archery
2014 – 20239 years
Research
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Weill Cornell Medicine — Research Assistant2023 – PresentMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
University of Pennsylvania — Research Assistant2024 – Present
Arts
Fox 29 - Featured in TV program
Videography2020 – 2020
Public services
Volunteering
Wound Care Program with Savage Sisters Recovery — Event Organizer2023 – 2024Advocacy
Temple Overdose Prevention — Founder and Executive Director2020 – PresentVolunteering
West Philadelphia Cat Shelter Project — Volunteer/Team Lead2020 – 2022Public Service (Politics)
Students for Transgender Awareness and Rights (STAR) — Member2020 – 2023Volunteering
Philadelphia’s Thrift for AIDS — Volunteer and Collaborator2020 – 2023Public Service (Politics)
Philadelphia Department of Public Health — Volunteer2020 – 2024