Welcome! First General Meeting Karena Louis PRESIDENT PS – it was Karena’s bday yesterday, so be sure to wish her happy bday!! Born and raised in Orlando, FL Received Honors Associates Degree Transferred to UCF in 2015 Mentors 3rd Graders at Mill Creek Elementary Volunteers at Transitions Research assistant for Dr. Zaman Goal is to get doctoral degree Enjoys playing soccer and the cello Simone Camacho VICE PRESIDENT Grew up in Boynton Beach, FL Received Associates at Palm Beach State Member of RAMP Conducting independent research Research Assistant for the Health Lab Peer Advisor at Psych Advising Center Goal is to get a Doctorate in Clinical Psych Barbara Vehabovic SECRETARY Born in Germany, Raised in Jacksonville Member of LEAD Scholars Program Completed First Generation Program Volunteers at UCP School Committee member of VUCF Volunteers with NAMI Jacksonville Guardian Advocate for MHACF Goal is to earn Masters in Mental Health Counseling Carlos Vasquez TREASURER Orlando, FL native Valencia College transfer Research Assistant for Dr. Mouloua Undergrad Teaching Assistant for Dr. Janowsky Member of the Burnett Honors College Active member of the Honors Congress Aims to participate in Honors in the Major Goal is to earn Doctorate in cognitive psych Focus on psycholinguistics/neurolinguistics Caitlin Woods EVENT COORDINATOR Born and raised in Orlando, FL Valencia College transfer Former Volunteer Preschool/Kindergarten for 3 years Currently Admin Assistant for outpatient mental health center Administrator for Mental Health Counselors of CF Former Research Assistant for I/O Psychology Lab Peer Educator with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Goal is pursue Master's degree in mental health counseling Felicia Peluso EVENT COORDINATOR Junior student Teaching Assistant for Dr. Vehec Research Assistant for UCF Restores Lab Member of Active Minds Member of National Society of Leadership & Success Goal is to obtain an internship & attend grad school Jordan Bratton MARKETING DIRECTOR Received Associates degree from Valencia Works full-time as a graphic designer Major in Clinical Psych, Minor in Criminal Justice Undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Forensics Certified Guardian Advocate for MHACF Summer Research Academy graduate Goal is to obtain an RA or TA position next semester Will be joining Honors in the Major Loves art, sci-fi and martial art films, recently took up kendo! Dr. Janowsky FACULTY SPONSOR/DIRECTOR Assistant Chair & Director of Undergrad Program at UCF Super awesome faculty sponsor/director Did we mention she’s awesome? Membership Application & Dues Membership dues are $20 per semester, or $35 for Fall & Spring semesters Dues are used for socials, the Spring Banquet that is held every spring semester, any food served during meetings, and for events that we hold each year. Applications are due by the end of our October 12th meeting PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept membership applications without the dues (and vice versa) Membership applications and dues MUST BE HANDED DIRECTLY TO AN OFFICER Mentorship Program Download the application forms from the website or pick one up after the meeting! Think you know the ropes? Have some great advice to give? Want to help fellow psych majors? Want to support those in need? Sign up to become a mentor!! Need guidance & support? Not sure which classes to take? Need help figuring out UCF? Want to learn from those before you? Sign up to become a mentee!! Water Color Cards for Veterans Abilities Field Day Snack Time @ Harbor House Hosted by: Volunteer UCF Hosted by: Knights Give Back Hosted by: Volunteer UCF Sun., Sept. 27th @ 10am-11am Sat., October 3rd @ 7:30am-2pm Mon., October 5th @ 1pm-6pm Meet at Lake Claire Meet at CFE Arena Meet at Lake Claire We’re Social! Facebook: PsychSocietyUCF Instagram: PsychSociety_UCF Gmail: PsychSociety.UCF@gmail.com http://psychology.cos.ucf.edu/psychsociety/ Next Meeting: Monday, Sept. 28 8pm, Room 301Q TOPIC: What I wish I had known… Thanks for coming!!