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Kabba Barua

Kabba Barua

Counseling MS, Class of '26

Hobbies: My hobbies include doing dance workouts, watching anime, drawing, and hiking.

Population of Interest: My population of interest is working with children, trauma, and neurodivergent individuals.

Geraldine Pirdy

Geraldine Pirdy

Systems, Families, and Couples PhD, Class of '27

Hobbies: Caring for indoor plants, going for walks.

Population of Interest: Couples therapy.

Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Child Life Specialist MS, Class of '26

Hobbies: Playing video games and building Lego sets.

Population of Interest: I hope to help children in hospitals cope through play, emotional support, and education. I want to create a comforting environment that empowers children and families.

Moriah Shih

Moriah Shih

Marital and Family Therapy MS (On-Campus), Class of '26

Hobbies: I enjoy playing the ukulele, calligraphy, photography, watching kdramas, taking the C3 class at Drayson, going on walks, and eating good food.

Population of Interest: I am still exploring, but some of my interests include couples, patients dealing with chronic illnesses, and immigrants.

Wendy De La Cruz

Wendy De La Cruz

Master of Social Work (On-Campus), Class of '26

Hobbies: My hobbies include video games, cooking, baking, and hiking. I’m also passionate about cultural exchange and language education.

Population of Interest: I am committed to working with underserved and marginalized populations, including low-income families, immigrant communities, and children. I aim to support Spanish-speaking clients, first-generation students, and individuals facing anxiety, trauma, or systemic barriers to care. My goal is to provide compassionate and culturally responsive services that promote long-term well-being.

Makenna Moeller

Makenna Moeller

Clinical Psychology PsyD, Class of '27

Hobbies: Walks with my dog and snowboarding.

Population of Interest: My work primarily focuses on the pediatric population which includes youth with medical conditions and their families.

Poorvi Balaji

Poorvi Balaji

Clinical Psychology PhD, Class of '30

Hobbies: I love going to the gym, building LEGO sets, avid TV show watcher, and reading philosophy.

Population of Interest: Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

Ana Calderón

Ana Calderón

Master of Social Work (On-Campus), Class of '26

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, hiking, and traveling.

Population of Interest: I am focused on working with underserved communities, low-income families, and immigrant communities, supporting Spanish-speaking clients. I strive to offer empathetic and culturally attuned services that empower individuals toward sustained wellness.

Berit Lohn

Berit Lohn

Marital and Family Therapy MS (Online), Class of '26

Hobbies: Reading, working out, online shopping, spending time with my friends and family.

Population of Interest: Working with survivors of domestic violence; individuals, couples, and families from marginalized populations, specifically the disabled population.

Tori Padilla

Tori Padilla

Master of Social Work (Online), Class of '26

Hobbies: My hobbies include weightlifting daily, staying active in the outdoors, spend time with my husky, and spending time with my friends and family.

Population of Interest: I am still exploring and figuring out what my interests are but my top two are incarcerated individuals and older adults.