Meet the 2014 Cohort Participants!

Meet your 2014 Cohort Participants!

If anyone has a pic they'd like to attach to their bio, please email to lisafernandez05@yahoo.com  - sometimes its helpful to be able to put faces to names in advance, but this is definitely a personal preference/choice:), and not at all an expectation.

1.  Drew: "Hi, my name is Drew. I am a 2nd year MS/ CAGS school psychology student at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. When I am not studying I am generally climbing rock and ice, or I am playing music. I have been to Ecuador before and I plan to spend much of my time this trip in some of my favorite cities and climbing volcanoes and rock. If you have shoes and a harness I highly recommend bringing them along! If you play an instrument, I also recommend bringing it along! See you all across the equator :)"

2. Rebecca (Becca): "Hi everyone! My name is Rebecca (most call me Becca). I am going into my third and final year at San Francisco State University getting my Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC). Prior to San Francisco, I lived in San Diego and Los Angeles, where I was raised. I love any kind of sporting event (especially Dodgers games). I am from a Cuban family, however have not done much traveling out of the U.S. Being from California, I enjoy any kind of outdoor activity and look forward to exploring Ecuador with you all! Nos vemos en Ecuador!"

3. Jeanna: "Hi! My name is Jeanna and I'm a second year Counseling Psychology doctoral student at Fordham University. I was born and raised in Brooklyn but I love to travel whenever I get the chance. In my free time, I enjoy spending time at the beach, going to concerts and music festivals, and playing the guitar and ukelele. I also like doing yoga and going running when I can find the time. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone!"

4. Mikki: "Hi! My name is Mikki and I'm a second year doctoral student in School-Community Psychology at Hofstra University. I was born and raised in Rockaway Beach and I now live in Manhattan. I love traveling, rock climbing, and going to the beach. I have never been to Ecuador and I am so excited to see it and meet all of you!"

5. Amanda:"Hello! My name is Amanda, and I am currently completing my second year in the School Psychology Program (MA+PPS Credential) at CSU-Chico. In my free time I enjoy taking my dog outside, running, and hiking. I also like to spend time with my friends and family, either outdoors or at fun places around town (swimming holes, bowling alley, downtown restaurants, etc.). I also enjoy lazy Sundays, just relaxing and enjoying the simple moments. I am excited to meet new people, travel around Ecuador, as well as get to know the area of Quito. See you all in the near future!"

6. Jenny: "Hello! My name is Jenny and I am finishing up my second year in the MS/CAS School Psychology program at the University at Albany, SUNY. I grew up in a rural area in Lancaster, PA, and moved to New York for grad school. I enjoy being outdoors, yoga, cooking, and baking, and traveling. I love trying new things and am excited to meet everyone!"

7. Paula: "My name is Paula. I am currently a second year graduate student in the CAS in School Psychology Program at the University at Albany, SUNY in Albany, NY.  In my free time I enjoy playing all types of sports, especially rugby. I also love to listen to music, dance, and scrap-booking. This will be my first real experience traveling outside the United States and I am both excited and nervous. I look forward to meeting all of you at the end of June.""

8. Danielle: "My name is Danielle Burgos. I am currently a 3rd year School Psychologist Graduate student at Suny Oswego. I am from upstate NY (Syracuse) and like most of you I love to travel! I've never been to Ecuador, however I have had the opportunity to travel to El Salvador last year for a few weeks to help build houses in disadvantaged communities. Additionally, I studied abroad while I was an undergraduate in Salamanca Spain and was able to travel through Europe during my six month residency there. I am excited to meet everyone and have heard nothing but great things about this program, so I cant wait!!"
9. Ariel: "Hi all! My name is Ariel Zeigler and I am currently wrapping up the end of my first year in the Clinical Psychology MA program at Teachers College, Columbia University in NYC. I've never been to Ecuador, but have lived in Brazil and have spent significant time in South America so I am very much looking forward to returning. I love to sing, travel, try new food and be in good company. I also enjoy the beach and anything water sport related. Look forward to meeting you all!"

10. Patty: "Hello everyone!  My name is Patty. I am on my 11th year of practice as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.  I have a great interest in bilingual education and assessment- and I am super stoked about getting an opportunity to travel and learn about the culture at Ecuador! I enjoy dancing, zumba, jogging, and am always up to try new things. I especially like spending time with family and friends- just enjoying the moment!  Looking forward to meeting everyone!"

11. Lloy: "I suppose I'll be the eldest member of the group, having practiced as a school psychologist in Canada for several decades already. I like to be around people who are bright, lively, and engaged; I also like time to myself. My life involves a lot of music, mostly as an audience but also singing with others.I love choral music. My musical tastes are pretty wide-ranging: country, folk, world, classical, opera.I love to travel and have been a lot of places but not yet South America. I've always liked being able to wander to sight-see. I like sitting around over coffee, and I appreciate good food, especially when it's shared with convivial others. I'm concerned about how difficult I find it to distinguish the words in a stream of spoken Spanish, but mostly I'm excited as can be about going to Ecuador and sharing this adventure with the rest of the group.

 19. Paige: "Hi my name is Paige Mission, and I am a fourth year doctoral student in the area of School Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Madison. My research and clinical interests relate to the assessment and neuropsych evaluation of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric conditions. I moved from California to attend graduate school and I cannot wait to move back! The winters in the midwest are brutal. When I am not working I like to spend my time practicing meditation, stand up paddle boarding and dancing. I am so excited to be a part of the program this year, and I cannot wait to meet you all! Once our four weeks are completed, I'm hoping to travel to Peru as well as to the rain forest and the Galapagos. I've made no arrangements yet. I do have an interest in possibly sharing double occupancy costs."
12. Jane: "Hiya Everyone!My name is Jane and I am in the first year of an MA in Mental Health Counseling program at Fordham University in New York. I also have an MA in psychology and will soon (June) be ordained as an interfaith, intespiritual minister.  Additionally, I volunteer as a crisis advocate for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. I am originally from St. Petersburg, Russia and have been living in New York since 1989. When not studying or working/volunteering, I enjoy exploring, experiencing and getting to know new cultures, countries and people. I love to read, write, do clay-work and pyrography, go to museums and listen to music, swimming and enjoying the everyday moments. I very much look forward to meeting you all and seeing the wonders of Ecuador!"

 13. Crystal "Hi, my name is Crystal Gayle and I am from New York City. I currently live in Rhode Island, where I am very close to finishing my second year at the University of Rhode Island's school psychology Ph.D program. I attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia for my undergraduate degree. There I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Samoa and Vanuatu and conduct psychology research. I really love to travel, meet new people, and learn about different cultures. I have never been to Ecuador and I am so excited and grateful for this opportunity. I also like to dance on my free time, especially to Beyonce. Other than that I love to try new foods, go to the beach, watch movies, and relax to try and get a break from graduate school. I am very excited to meet you all! "

 14. Robynn: "Hello everyone! My name is Robynn, and I'm a school psychologist in Philadelphia PA where I was born and raised . I love volunteering, spending time with family and friends, painting, music, sightseeing, photography, and learning new things. I'm always planning my next travel adventure. Whenever I have a break, I'm ready to go. Although I've traveled to many places, I've not yet been to any countries in South America. I'm beyond excited about going to Ecuador, meeting all of you, and participating in this program. See you soon!"
15. Bonnie: "Hello! My name is Bonnie and I just finished my second year in the School Psychology program at Abilene Christian University. I'm from Texas, but I love to leave the country as often as possible! I lived in Costa Rica last year and traveled through Central America, but I've never been to South America so I am very excited to get to Ecuador. I love to bike, run and explore new places. See y'all in Ecuador! "
16. Hanna:My name is Hannah! I am finishing up my third year in the School Psychology PhD program at the University of Texas at Austin. I grew up in Atlanta, GA before moving to Austin for graduate school and love both cities.In undergrad, I was able to study abroad for a summer in Argentina and for a semester in Spain and loved both of those experiences of being immersed in the Spanish language and learning about other cultures.In my free time, I like to do activities outdoors, travel and explore new places in the city that I am at, watch sporting events, listen to live music, watch movies, and cook. I am looking forward to this opportunity and to meet everyone soon!"

17. James: "Hey all! My name is James and I'm about to finish my Master's in school psychology at Brooklyn college. I'll be starting internship next year at a high school, which should be equal parts fun, crazy, and interesting, amongst other things I'm sure - any tips? When not completely occupied with school and work, I like to play the drums, bike, see live music, watch basketball and just hang with friends. I was down in Ecuador in March-April 2013 to visit and travel with my cousin, who was a Peace Corps volunteer at the time in the city of Ventanas. He now lives and works in Tena, which is a small town on the edge of the Amazon. I'm hoping to catch up with him again this time around. See you all in June - looking forward to it!"

 18. April:"Hello all! My name is April. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Social work, MSW, at the University of Pittsburgh! I am originally from the Maryland/DC area, which is where I will over the summer before traveling to Ecuador! My hobbies include music, dance, movie watching and cooking, and trying new foods! I love being outside to enjoy nice weather, going to the beaches and parks. I have not travelled outside of the US before and I am so excited to travel with everyone! This will be such a great experience. Can't wait to meet everyone!"
19. Pamela:My name is Pamela but I go by Pam. I am a second year doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of Rhode Island. I am originally from Honduras but came to the U.S. when I was 13 years old. I did my undergrad at Hunter college in NY (that's where my family resides) and then moved to Rhode Island for graduate school. I have never been to Ecuador, but I am very excited to go as I also have friends and family there. For fun I love to go to the beach, rivers, lakes, etc. I also love trying new foods and exploring new things. I am very excited to meet everyone and explore together the beautiful country of Ecuador. See you soon!"
20. Kelsey VanSerious:"Hello all! My name is Kelsey, and I am a 2nd year student obtaining my Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. I currently live in Philadelphia, but have spent the past three years living and traveling in Colorado. I have not yet been to Ecuador and am excited to explore!"

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