![]() ![]() In recent years, she served as President of the Alameda County Psychological Association, Chair of California Psychological Association (CPA) Immigration Task Force, CPA’s state Diversity Delegate, and APA Division 31 Diversity Leadership Development Program. She also provides Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultation and training to organizations. In addition to graduate teaching, she has a private practice specializing in treating children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety disorders, depression, and neuro-cognitive disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Family Systems, and Buddhist Psychology. She is a National Ronald McNair Scholar and the recipient of a number of awards including the American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship, Okura Mental Health Fellowship, and APAGS Guardian of Psychology Award. She received her BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley and her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Developmental Psychology from UCLA. Kim, PhD, is a Professor at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. “I still feel a little discomfort opening up and talking about mental health with others, and I hope that MHAI will help me feel more comfortable and be able to freely share.” Former PIP-SB InternĪnatasia S. I hope to be another hand in making more progress toward breaking the stigma!” Former PIP-SB Intern ![]() I'm very proud of myself for applying last year and for the amount of things I've garnered through the Zoom meetings. “I hope to expand my awareness and knowledge on mental health, give a helping hand to those in need of it, and take on things I would normally shy away from. “MHAI presents an opportunity to expand my interests in psychology and I believe that there is no better way to learn than seeking different perspectives and opinions.” Former PIP-SB Intern “I love being a part of this group.maybe it (psychology) is something I would like to further pursue in the future.” Former PIP-SB Intern “Taking Flight has been a complete eye opener to the field of mental health for me and the many careers and study options available.” Yesenia, PIP-EB “ was inspiring and calming because I was being taught and given advice by people that were just like me.” Yá Hiness, PIP-EB My experience with the program made it seem possible that I can become a doctor or psychologist to people like me, other people of color.” Victor, PIP-EB “It really kick started my career by connecting me to psychology and the mental health field. They gave me strength when the world really feels like it is against POC.” Fernando, PIP-EB The fact that this was one of the first times I ever saw professionals of color made me scared but reminded me that they existed. Having these mentors was crucial to my own mental health. It made me feel more reassured as a person of color because it gave me models to follow. ![]()
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