JENNIFER THACH
Permanent: 4357 Hedgethorn Circle, Burton, MI 48509 • JenThach@gmail.com •810-265-5678
EDUCATION
Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing MI
• Psychology – Bachelor of Science
• Environmental Studies Specialization
• Honors College Student
• Dean’s List: Fall 2009
• McNair Scholar
• NASPA NUFP
May 2013
EMPLOYMENT
Resident Assistant
May 9, 2012 – May 3, 2013
Residence Education and Housing Services - Bailey Hall & Emmons Hall, East Lansing, MI
• Mentored freshman females on the Residential Initiative Study on the Environment (RISE) Floor
• Established an inclusive, welcoming and self environment within my floor and building
• Orchestrated various events both building wide and floor wide in collaboration with other members
• Ensured the safety and well being of residents, following policy and protocol during duty rounds
Intercultural Aide
August 15, 2011 – May 4, 2012
Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions - Hubbard Hall, East Lansing, MI
• Coordinated monthly programs on diversity, race, social class and academic transitions issues
• Provided students with resources around campus that will enable leverage to their success
• Engaged in meaningful interactions, assisting with their academic and personal concerns
• Assisted first year, international, ethnic/racial minority and transfer students with their transitions
to college, cultural and academic lifestyles
Office Assistant/Teaching Assistant
January 12, 2011 – May 4, 2012
Dr. Laurie Thorp, Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment (R.I.S.E.), East Lansing, MI
• Corresponded with prospective incoming freshman in various disciplines about the RISE program
• Assisted in the recruitment process at various academic/major exploring functions
• Organized, revised, planned and prepared the freshman seminar class course syllabus
• Edited various Microsoft Office documents as well as updated the RISE Website
• Supervised and advised roughly 45 freshman students during class and through office hours
Refugee Services Intern (unpaid)
May 16th, 2011- August 12, 2011
St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Lansing, MI
• Assisted case managers in helping new arrivals fill out immigration forms, overcome barriers by
conducting in person visitations regarding their health status, needs and in house upkeep
• Orchestrated the Operation Underpants Mission providing underwear to refugee families and their
children 1-12 years old
• Supervised refugee females and engaged in conversation regarding their acculturation and
adjustment issues during Friday Sewing Circle time
Green and White Program
July 15, 2010 – August 2, 2010
Michigan State University Office of Admissions, East Lansing, MI
• Addressed questions on student panels to parents and prospective students
• Provided walking tours and information to groups of prospective students and their families
• Assisted in the exploration process for prospective students to discover their interest on campus
EXPERIENCE/ACTIVITIES
MSU Study Abroad Participant
March 2013
Office of Study Abroad, Merida, Mexico
• Interacted with 35 other Michigan State University students in order to provide service for Merida
• Engaged in conversational Spanish to both Spanish speakers in my trip and Merida Natives
• Assisted in civic engagement for Salvation Army, a homeless shelter for children of Merida
MSU Psi Chi Secretary
April 3, 2011 – May 3, 2013
The International Honor Society in Psychology
• Assisted in organizing programs and events for Psi Chi General Body meetings
• Collaborated with Noodles and Company in order to fundraise funds for Relay for Life
• Presented and lead the MSU Psi Chi Induction Ceremony Spring 2013
Alternative Spring Break
March 2011 & March 2012
Women in Need, New York City, NY & Once Upon a Time, Appalachia, TN
• Aided the American Red Cross in tornado disaster clean-up
• Taught and facilitated art projects with students in an underprivileged after-school program
• Interacted with a group of 9 other MSU students on a weeklong mission to provide service to
communities in need
OISS International Student Volunteer
August 29 – August 27, 2010
Amber Cordell, MSU Office of International Students and Scholars
•Welcomed and assisted International Students adjustment to America and MSU upon arrival
• Assisted with administrative task such as stuffing folders and TB testing for international students
•Lead a group of 15 students in a tour around campus, providing valuable resources and information
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Psychology Research Assistant (Volunteer)
Dec. 14, 2011 – present
Dr. Frederick Leong – MSU Consortium for Multicultural Psychology Research (CMPR)
• Assisted in administrative task such as conference planning, contacting speakers and making copies
• Engaged in the research process from distribution of survey, SPSS cleaning and journal reviews
• Developed knowledge regarding conducting independent research projects and papers
Psychology Research Assistant (Volunteer)
April 15, 2011 – May 2, 2012
Dr. Kelly Klump – MSU Twin Studies Registry (Anna lab)
• Conducted in-lab and home assessments for twins and their parents in which questionnaires, BMI,
finger ratios, saliva samples and blood drawls were performed
• Provided lab updates to research assistants via weekly lab minute emails
• Devised a new birthday mailing system for other research assistants to use monthly when sending
birthday cards to twins
Alumni Research Study (Project Manager)
April 1, 2011 – Aug. 24, 2011
Tyler Meyer, MSU I/O Psychology Department
• Launched a new survey and research study for recent MSU alumni students Class of 2011
• Facilitated and delegated tasks to graduate students and undergraduate research assistants
• Made executive decisions regarding processes, compensations and troubleshooting
• Corresponded with research assistants regarding lab updates and check-ins every week
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Thach, J., Leong, F., & Donnellan, B. (2013). Predictors of suicide ideations and attempt among
adolescent Asian Americans in comparison to European Americans using a National sample. Poster
presented at the 15th Annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, East Lansing, MI,
April 12, 2012.
Thach, J., Kalibatseva, Z., & Leong, F. (2012). Predictors of help seeking among Asian American and
Latino populations: Family constructs and generation status. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual
McNair Research Symposium, East Lansing, MI, September 28, 2012.
Thach, J., Kalibatseva, Z., & Leong, F. (2012). Predictors of help seeking among Asian American and
Latino populations: Family constructs and generation status. Symposium presented at the 2nd Annual
McNair Research Symposium, East Lansing, MI, September 28, 2012.
Thach, J., Kalibatseva, Z., & Leong, F. (2012). Predictors of help seeking in a nationally representative
sample using the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Survey (CPES). Symposium presented at
the 2nd Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Forum, East Lansing, MI, July 24, 2012.
Thach, J., Kalibatseva, Z., & Leong, F. (2012). Predictors of help seeking in a nationally representative
sample using the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Survey (CPES). Symposium presented at
the 2nd Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Forum, East Lansing, MI, July 24, 2012.
Thach, J., Kalibatseva, Z., & Leong, F. (2012). Predictors of help seeking in a nationally representative
sample using the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Survey (CPES). Symposium presented at
the 18th Annual McNair Research Conference, Niagara Falls, NY, July 19-21, 2012.
SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS
Kamerschen-Pearson Scholarship
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
•Awarded a $3,000 scholarship for sophomore school year
•1 out of all freshman psychology students attending Michigan State University
April 2010