Oregon State University
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2025 – 2031
Majors:
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
General information
Hobbies & Interests
- Advocacy And Activism
- Mental Health
- Research
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling And Therapy
- Community Service And Volunteering
Reading
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I read books multiple times a week.
Melissa Shang
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WinnerGeneral information
Hobbies & Interests
- Advocacy And Activism
- Mental Health
- Research
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling And Therapy
- Community Service And Volunteering
Reading
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I read books multiple times a week.
Bio
Hello! My name is Melissa. I graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 2025 with a B.A. in Psychology, and I am now pursuing my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Oregon State University. I'm passionate about researching mental health treatment barriers for people with disabilities.
Education
Harvard College
Bachelor's degree program
2021 – 2025
Majors:
- Psychology, General
Miscellaneous
Medical school interest:
No
Career
Miscellaneous
Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
To become a researcher and mental health counselor.
Work experience:
8 years
Has nursing license:
No
Future Interests
- Advocacy
- Volunteering
- Philanthropy
Research
Intern
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health · Psychology, General
2019 – 2019
Intern
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund · Public Health
2022 – 2022
Intern
American Association of People with Disabilities · Public Health
2023 – 2023
Research Assistant
Harvard University · Psychology, General
2023 – 2025
Arts
Social Chair
Harvard Noteables · Theatre
2021 – 2025
Public services
Hotline Volunteer
Volunteering · Samaritans, Inc.
2019 – 2020
Co-Founder, Co-President
Advocacy · Harvard Undergraduate Disability Justice Club
2021 – 2025
Student Representative
Advocacy · Harvard Student Accessibility Advisory Group
2022 – 2025