Honor Society® member
Bethlehem Alemu
Graduate Research at Touro University Worldwide
- Health Sciences
- Class of 2025
- California
Member since October 2024
About
I am a Doctoral Candidate in the dissertation phase at Touro University Worldwide. As a qualified mental health and research professional with over seven years of proven experience, I deliver high-quality public health services. My expertise includes facilitating crisis interventions and effectively managing clinical data.
Education
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Touro University Worldwide
MFT, Nonclinical
2021 – 2023
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UCLA
Biological sciences/ Spanish
2009 – 2014
Honors and awards
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Recognition Pin, Volunteer Service Award
Office of the President of the United States, Peer Counselor at TEENLINE Org, Cedars Sinai Hospital
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HIGH AIMS Scholar
High Achievement in Math/Science at UCLA
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PEERS Student
Program for Excellence in Education and Research at UCLA
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to form community partnerships in the next five years by offering my counseling, research, and consulting services worldwide.
- Graduate school interests
Develop cost-effective and culturally competent mental health services to expand healthcare access for underrepresented communities.
- Outside the classroom
Photography, Film, Fashion, Travel, Comedy
Experience
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Graduate Research
Touro University Worldwide
Feb 2023 – Oct 2024
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Certified STEM Educator
Varsity Tutors
Apr 2020 – Aug 2023
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Consultant
-Provide research and academic counseling services for clients -Present information technology services via multiple media platforms on scientific research, education, and housing resources Projects: AstraZeneca Phase III Vaccine Trial, Project Achieve NYC, Study Participant NYC Covid Sitters, Assisted Frontline Professionals, Volunteer
Jan 2018 – Oct 2024
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Founder/Vice President
American Medical Women’s Association, East Bay Chapter -Fostered an enriching environment and collaborated with professionals in science/medicine -Outreached to the local campus and community| Expanded opportunities
Nov 2015 – Mar 2017
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Substitute Teacher
Hayward Unified School District, East Bay California (2015-2017) - Implemented lesson plans for 150 students/day in STEM & Special Ed.
Nov 2015 – Mar 2017
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Supervisor Assistant
UCLA Information Technology Services -Supervised and trained 10 incoming campus operators for directory services Information Management: Collaborated with database engineers to design client database -Scheduled Meet-Me-Conference and service calls for 1000 Personnel Collaborated with Medical Center operator| Utilized UCLA FAU Accounting System
Aug 2013 – Aug 2015
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Resident Assistant
Student Employee of the UCLA Office of Residential Life -Implemented creative initiatives to promote the development of social skills, leadership, and self-awareness among 300 residents -Effectively managed and worked closely with community organizations to establish a wide range of student psychological/support services.
Aug 2011 – Aug 2013
Volunteering
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Volunteer Research Assistant -Recruited, screened, and helped assess research participants’ cognition status throughout several research studies including memory boosters -Publication: Lavretsky, H. ( 2015). Citalopram, methylphenidate, or their combination in geriatric depression: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The American journal of psychiatry -Prepared charts, collected/verified data, performed admin tasks -Certified in CITI, HIPAA, QPR, and BioMed Research Training Student Volunteer, UCLA Medical Center C-I-CARE Assessment Program -Observed and evaluated the interaction between medical personnel and patients to improve patient experience at the UCLA Health System
UCLA Health
Oct 2010 – Jun 2014
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Peer Counselor, Teen Line | Cedars Sinai Hospital -Supported teen callers using crisis (QPR Suicide intervention) at a call center/chat/online -Discussed options, resolved concerns, and made referrals to community resources
TEENLINE
Mar 2007 – Jun 2009
Languages
- Spanish Intermediate
