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Lily Waxler

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Bio

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 program
2020 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    • Intern under CPA’s Executive Director Jeff Hanley

      Commonwealth Prevention Alliance
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Research Assistant

      Weill Cornell Medicine
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Research Assistant

      University of Pennsylvania
      2024 – 2024
    • Lead Scholar

      Community Scholars Program
      2022 – 20242 years
    • Behavioral Health Technician

      Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and CGRC
      2022 – 20231 year

    Sports

    Figure Skating

    2020 – Present4 years

    Archery

    2014 – 20239 years

    Research

    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      Weill Cornell Medicine — Research Assistant
      2023 – Present
    • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

      University of Pennsylvania — Research Assistant
      2024 – Present

    Arts

    • Fox 29 - Featured in TV program

      Videography
      2020 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Wound Care Program with Savage Sisters Recovery — Event Organizer
      2023 – 2024
    • Advocacy

      Temple Overdose Prevention — Founder and Executive Director
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      West Philadelphia Cat Shelter Project — Volunteer/Team Lead
      2020 – 2022
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Students for Transgender Awareness and Rights (STAR) — Member
      2020 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Philadelphia’s Thrift for AIDS — Volunteer and Collaborator
      2020 – 2023
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Philadelphia Department of Public Health — Volunteer
      2020 – 2024

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship