Spring 2026 Gil Intern Showcase
And that’s a wrap! Congratulations are in order for our Spring 2026 Gil Internship cohort. This amazing group did a wonderful job presenting all the hard work they completed throughout the semester. Dr. Buzinski, Dr. Gil, and Richie are all … Read more
Closing the Gap: Clinical Trials and Community Health at the Center for Thriving Communities with Karenna Barmada
Hi! My name is Karenna Barmada, and I am a senior from Washington, D.C. studying Neuroscience with a Business of Health minor at Kenan-Flagler Business School. This spring, I had the opportunity to intern at UNC’s Center for Thriving Communities … Read more
Beyond the Blind Spot: Bias, Burnout, and Forensic Psychology at The Purpose Center with Kariss Cone
Hello! My name is Kariss Cone, and I am a senior from Nashville, Tennessee, double-majoring in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Social and Economic Justice. This semester, I’ve had the privilege of working as a Clinical Psychology Intern … Read more
Join us for the Spring 2026 Gil Intern Showcase
In the Chapel Hill area, April 22nd from 2:30 to 3:20 PM? If so, make sure to stop by our Spring 2026 Gil Intern Showcase located on the first floor of Howell Hall. Here you will be able to ask … Read more
Using My Voice to Ensure Others Are Heard: My Journey at UNC TEACCH Autism with Athena Dontas
Hi there! My name is Athena Dontas, a current Karen M. Gil Social Psychology intern at UNC TEACCH Autism: Employment Services. I am a junior from Roxboro, North Carolina pursuing my B.A. in Psychology at the University of North Carolina … Read more
Worksite Spotlight: Providing Health and Stress Management Services at The Purpose Center
Hello everyone! My name is Richie Gray, and I am the Gil Internship Manager for the Spring 2026 Gil cohort. I had the pleasure of visiting The Purpose Center (formerly known as KKJ Forensic and Psychological Services) recently during the … Read more
Coding for Insight: Researching Technology and Adolescent Mental Health at the Winston Center with Maya McPartland
Hey everyone! My name is Maya McPartland, and I am a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in psychology and computer science. This semester, I’ve had the privilege to work as a quantitative psychology intern … Read more
Sharing the Gil News Spring 2026
Hello Gillers! Interested in seeing what other Gil Alumni are up to? Look no further, as the Spring 2026 edition of Sharing the Gil News is here! See what our lovely alumni are up to! Interested in getting more involved … Read more
From Listening to Patients to Shaping Care: My Path Through Clinical Psychology and Community Medicine with Juliana Floriani
Hello everyone! My name is Juliana Floriani, and I am a clinical psychology intern at 3-C Family Services this semester. I am currently a senior from Asheville, North Carolina, pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology. My … Read more
Navigating the Complexities of Informed Mental Healthcare Across Contexts with Fareeda Akewusola
Hi y’all! My name is Fareeda Akewusola, and I am a senior Neuroscience major from Houston, Texas, with double minors in Medical Anthropology and Entrepreneurship. This semester, I have had the incredibly enriching experience of working as a Clinical Psychology … Read more