Thinking about graduate school in behavioral health? ZeeMee is your direct line to the SBH community—before you ever set foot on campus. Ask current students what the program is really like, get answers to questions you can't find on a website, and start building connections from day one of your application journey.

Join the Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health community on ZeeMee today and connect with students in all stages of their academic journey in behavioral health.

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What You Can Do on ZeeMee

💬 Chat with current students. Ask anything: workload, faculty, clinical placements, campus life, and more.

🎓 Connect across programs. Meet students in clinical psychology, social work, marital and family therapy, counseling, and beyond.

🤝 Find your people. Connect with fellow prospective students who are on the same path as you.

📅 Stay in the loop. Get updates on info sessions, events, and deadlines straight from the SBH community.

Meet Our Student Influencers

Get to know the students you'll be learning alongside. Our student influencers are here to answer your questions and share their firsthand SBH experience.

Alice Donovan

Alice Donovan

Child Life Specialist MS, Class of '27

Hobbies: I love to go on nature walks, listen to music, dance, workout, and spend time with my family and friends.

Population of Interest: I am interested in working with children specifically pediatrics in a hospital setting.

Imani Coleman

Imani Coleman

Doctor of Marital and Family Therapy, Class of '28

Hobbies: Watching true crime, going on walks, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family.

Population of Interest: Families and children.

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.

Karly Franco

Karly Franco

Clinical Psychology PsyD, Class of '29

Hobbies: My hobbies include going on walks with my beagle named Bagel, trying new coffee shops with friends, and visiting botanical gardens.

Population of Interest: I am interested in working with underserved and Spanish-speaking populations, particularly individuals experiencing anxiety and trauma. I am also interested in integrated care settings and hope to support clients through collaborative and accessible mental health care.

Karina Rodriguez

Karina Rodriguez

Clinical Psychology PhD, Class of '31

Hobbies: Pickleball with my cohort, golf, drawing, and visiting new coffee shops with my dog.

Population of Interest: I am passionate about working with patients in primary care and inpatient medical settings, as well as with veterans and individuals with serious mental illness. I am particularly committed to advancing health psychology by addressing how chronic stress and adversity affect health behaviors in high-risk, low-income communities.

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.

Vanessa Alarcón

Vanessa Alarcón

Doctor of Social Work (DSW), Class of '28

Hobbies: I enjoy musical theatre, reading, exploring the beauty of Colorado, and discovering new herbal tea blends.

Population of Interest: I am interested in strengthening workplace environments of early career social workers through effective clinical leadership.

🗣️ You are welcome to address Vanessa in either Spanish or English.