Meet Alexis McGhee-Dinvaut, a 2022-2023 Graduate Dean's Award recipient. Alexis is a Psychological Sciences doctoral student majoring in Clinical Psychology.
Please give a short overview of your research.
My research thus far has focused on exploring minority mental health and culturally-relevant treatment models. I specifically focus on depression and anxiety, and the ways in which improving treatment models will reduce racial health disparities.
What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹?
I chose Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for my graduate degree because of how much research and work is done in their surrounding community. I also felt very welcomed by the psychology department and saw how well they treated their graduate students.
What do you enjoy most about attending Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for graduate school?
The people at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ are very kind, helpful, and dedicated which is amazing since starting graduate school.
What are your future goals?
I would like to continue doing community based research and eventually open a community mental health center that specializes in culturally-relevant treatment models.
What does this award mean to you and how will it aid you?
This award shows me my department has confidence in me as a student and that moral support and boost will help me in transitioning into graduate school.