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Savanna Goldstein

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Gardening
  • Research
  • Art
  • Guitar
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Child Development
  • Babysitting And Childcare
  • Beach
  • Biking And Cycling
  • Ceramics And Pottery
  • Chess
  • Tutoring
  • Social Justice
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Robotics
  • Couponing
  • Psychology
  • Football
  • Crocheting
  • Cooking
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Ice Skating
  • Neuroscience
  • Knitting
  • Human Rights

Reading

  • Psychology
  • Academic
  • Cookbooks
  • Crafts
  • Education
  • Gardening
  • Health
  • History
  • Politics
  • Social Science
  • Science‎

I read books daily.

Bio

My name is Savanna, and I am a PhD student in Gallaudet University’s clinical psychology program. I feel passionately about making healthcare accessible for people with disabilities and/or sensory differences, which is why I am training to become a clinical neuropsychologist for Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks! Prior to going back to school, I was a clinical research assistant at ONRC’s Clinical Neuroscience and Development Lab. I ran fMRI study participants, conducted neuropsychological and cognitive assessments, and wrangled data for a study about ADHD. Before that, I helped create a bilingual ASL/English curriculum to educate middle schoolers about vaping and tobacco. Outside of the classroom, I spend my time collecting recondite skills like lock-picking and balloon animal sculpture. I also collect rubber ducks, mostly because I can’t resist the temptation from those claw machines at the mall. On Sundays, one can typically find me deep into a paint-by-numbers, watching the Eagles game, and enjoying whichever pasta dish I have smothered in lemon juice that evening. After graduating, I plan to become board certified in clinical neuropsychology so that I can connect disabled learners like myself with the accommodations they deserve!

Education

Gallaudet University

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

2025 – 2030

Majors:
  • Psychology, General
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Wesleyan University

Bachelor's degree program

2018 – 2022

Majors:
  • Cognitive Science
  • Psychology, General
  • Education, General

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School

High School

2014 – 2018

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Psychology, General, Special Education and Teaching
Desired degree modality:
Full-Time
Medical school interest:
No
English as first language:
Yes

Career

  • Field Researcher

    Health, Wellness, and Fitness · University of California, Los Angeles

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Clinical Research Assistant

    Research · Hartford Healthcare

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care, Counseling, Education, Forensic Science, Neuroscience
Dream career goals:
Help kids like me reach their potential!
Work experience:
3 years
Has nursing license:
No
Leadership experience:
Yes

Military

ROTC:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
Savanna Goldstein Student Profile | Bold.org