Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino, Caucasian
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
Michael Landa
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FinalistMichael Landa
1x
FinalistBio
I am pursuing my dream in school to become a licensed clinical psychologist offering free, culturally competent psychotherapy and assessments to adolescents who otherwise couldn't access them, paying forward what others once did for me, and teaching at a community college, where I can serve students and where I've received tremendous support myself.
Education
Pepperdine University
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Majors:
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
University of California-Los Angeles
Master's degree programMajors:
- Social Work
University of California-Los Angeles
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Sociology
- Fine and Studio Arts
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Social Work
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Career
Dream career field:
- Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Teaching Assistant
UCLA2025 – 20261 yearPsychiatric Social Work Intern
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH)2025 – 20261 yearTheripist 1
Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Services2026 – Present8 monthsCertified Lifeguard
YMCA Hollywood2017 – 20203 yearsSpecial Events Supervisor
UCLA Recreation2021 – 20221 yearStudent Coordinator & Operations Supervisor
UCLA Student Activities Center2019 – 20223 yearsCrisis Counselor Intern
Crisis Text Line2023 – 20241 yearCase Manager
Thaddeus Resource Center2023 – 20241 yearSocial Work Intern
Homies Unidos2024 – 20251 year988 Crisis Counselor
Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Services2024 – 20251 year
Research
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
California community colleges chancellor's office — Graduate Research Intern2025 – Present
Arts
UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures
Photography2018 – 2023
Public services
Volunteering
YMCA Hollywood — After School Enrichment / Camp Counselor2016 – 2020