From Curiosity to Inquiry: My Path into Clinical Psychology Research
Hi! My name is Yijia Jia, and I am a clinical psychology intern at the PRIME Research Program. I’m currently a junior double majoring in Psychology and Statistics, with a minor in Astronomy. My interest in psychology began before I … Read more
Welcome our Fall 2026 Cohort
Please welcome our Fall 2026 cohort! You can read about them here! Make sure to view their Canva post below! https://canva.link/udtksyooozz1e2b
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
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
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
Social Psychology and Applying Research in the Real World with Angelika Santero
Hello, my name is Angelika Santero (she/her), and I transferred to UNC-Chapel Hill in the Fall of 2025 from Central Piedmont Community College. I am currently majoring in both psychology and data science, with a particular interest in social and … Read more