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Nic Kodkany
Co-President
I'm a sophomore majoring in Psychology and I am interested in pursuing clinical psychology in the future. I believe in widening access to mental health resources and my research interests surround the study of psychopathology.
Taylor Pfrang
Co-President
My name is Taylor Pfrang and I am a junior majoring in Psychology with minors in Law, Justice, and Social Change and Gender, Race, and Nation. My interests include social psychology, psychology and law, art therapy, and feminist psychology.
Shruthi Chakravarthy
Secretary
I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience and minoring in Gender, Race, and Nation. I am interested in the intersection of tech and psych/neuroscience. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, music, and playing tennis.
Kaitlyn Zhao
Treasurer
I am a Senior studying Psychology. I am currently in the M(SD) lab, short for Methods, Sex differences, and Development Lab. I am particularly interested in development, depression, hormones, abnormal disorders, and hope to go into clinical work for my career. Post-graduation, I am planning to pursue my education at a masters in social work program. I can’t wait to be a part of the exec board and to make UPS a great experience academically and socially for members!
Jillian Green
Secretary
My name is Jillian and I am a senior majoring in BCN. I am also a research assistant for a substance abuse lab at Michigan Medicine. I love to read or go for a walk whenever I have free time!
Shruthi Chakravarthy
Service Chair
I am a sophomore planning on majoring in BCN and Computer Science. This is my second year at UPS, and I am excited to help organize community service events as the new service chair. My hobbies include playing tennis, listening to music, and hiking.
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Katie McCallion
Academic Chair
I am a junior majoring in Psychology and pursuing the Cappo Sales Track through the Ross School of Business. Also, I am a research assistant in Dr. Gelman’s Conceptual Development Lab, which studies children’s understanding of the world around them! In my free time, I like to read, crochet, and take walks in the arb!
Amanda Webster
Social Media Chair
I am currently a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Community Action and Social Change (CASC) at the School of Social Work. I am a psychology research assistant at CASA Lab, where I study how people learn about race, racism, and xenophobia. I am interested in interpersonal social work and creating equity in mental health. Outside of academia I work as a barista, play piano, make art, and frequently visit the therepaws dogs!
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Jade Crosby
Social Chair
Currently a sophomore majoring in Psychology and minoring in community action and social change! My current interest is in clinical psychology and counselling.
Kiera Jacobs
Communications Co-Chair
I am a sophomore majoring in Psychology and Sociology (Law, Justice, and Social Change). I am also a research assistant in the ODESI Lab. After graduation, I plan to pursue forensic psychology. Outside of academics, I enjoy working out, spending time with friends/family, and trying new restaurants.
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Rachel Selby
Communications Co-Chair
Hi! I'm a third year with the University of Michigan studying Psychology and Communication & Media. I'm from East Lansing originally but most recently lived in London before moving to Ann Arbor. My particular interests within psychology are clinical psychology and gender studies!
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Byain Ghannoum
Activism Chair
My name is Byain, a sophomore at the University of Michigan! I’m planning on majoring in Psychology and minoring in QMSS! I’m interested in pursuing a career in Clinical Neuropsychology
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Felicia Gordon
Mental Health Chair
Hello! I'm currently a sophomore majoring in BCN. At the moment, I'm working as a research assistant for the quantitative analysis of medicalized cannabis on a state level. Outside of UPS & school, I love reading, crocheting, and a whole bunch of different art forms! (I went to Stamps for my first year at umich!)