1. Welcome! First General Meeting

2.  Born and raised in Orlando, FL  Received Honors Associates Degree  Transferred to UCF in 2015  Mentors 3 rd Graders at Mill Creek Elementary  Volunteers at Transitions  Research assistant for Dr. Zaman  Goal is to get doctoral degree  Enjoys playing soccer and the cello Karena Louis PRESIDENT PS – it was Karena’s bday yesterday, so be sure to wish her happy bday!!

3. Simone Camacho VICE PRESIDENT  Grew up in Boynton Beach, FL  Received Associates at Palm Beach State  Member of RAMP  Conducting independent research  Research Assistant for the Health Lab  Peer Advisor at Psych Advising Center  Goal is to get a Doctorate in Clinical Psych

4. Barbara Vehabovic SECRETARY  Born in Germany, Raised in Jacksonville  Member of LEAD Scholars Program  Completed First Generation Program  Volunteers at UCP School  Committee member of VUCF  Volunteers with NAMI Jacksonville  Guardian Advocate for MHACF  Goal is to earn Masters in Mental Health Counseling

5. Carlos Vasquez TREASURER  Orlando, FL native  Valencia College transfer  Research Assistant for Dr. Mouloua  Undergrad Teaching Assistant for Dr. Janowsky  Member of the Burnett Honors College  Active member of the Honors Congress  Aims to participate in Honors in the Major  Goal is to earn Doctorate in cognitive psych  Focus on psycholinguistics/neurolinguistics

6. Caitlin Woods EVENT COORDINATOR  Born and raised in Orlando, FL  Valencia College transfer  Former Volunteer Preschool/Kindergarten for 3 years  Currently Admin Assistant for outpatient mental health center  Administrator for Mental Health Counselors of CF  Former Research Assistant for I/O Psychology Lab  Peer Educator with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)  Goal is pursue Master's degree in mental health counseling

7. Felicia Peluso EVENT COORDINATOR  Junior student  Teaching Assistant for Dr. Vehec  Research Assistant for UCF Restores Lab  Member of Active Minds  Member of National Society of Leadership & Success  Goal is to obtain an internship & attend grad school

8. Jordan Bratton MARKETING DIRECTOR  Received Associates degree from Valencia  Works full-time as a graphic designer  Major in Clinical Psych, Minor in Criminal Justice  Undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Forensics  Certified Guardian Advocate for MHACF  Summer Research Academy graduate  Goal is to obtain an RA or TA position next semester  Will be joining Honors in the Major  Loves art, sci-fi and martial art films, recently took up kendo!

9. Dr. Janowsky FACULTY SPONSOR/DIRECTOR  Assistant Chair & Director of Undergrad Program at UCF  Super awesome faculty sponsor/director  Did we mention she’s awesome?

12.  Membership dues are $20 per semester, or $35 for Fall & Spring semesters  Dues are used for socials, the Spring Banquet that is held every spring semester, any food served during meetings, and for events that we hold each year.  Applications are due by the end of our October 12 th meeting  PLEASE NOTE :  We cannot accept membership applications without the dues (and vice versa)  Membership applications and dues MUST BE HANDED DIRECTLY TO AN OFFICER Membership Application & Dues

13. Mentorship ProgramMentorship Program Need guidance & support? Not sure which classes to take? Need help figuring out UCF? Want to learn from those before you? Sign up to become a mentee!! Think you know the ropes? Have some great advice to give? Want to help fellow psych majors? Want to support those in need? Sign up to become a mentor!! Download the application forms from the website or pick one up after the meeting!

14. Abilities Field Day Hosted by: Knights Give Back Sat., October 3 rd @ 7:30am-2pm Meet at CFE Arena Water Color Cards for Veterans Hosted by: Volunteer UCF Sun., Sept. 27 th @ 10am-11am Meet at Lake Claire Snack Time @ Harbor House Hosted by: Volunteer UCF Mon., October 5 th @ 1pm-6pm Meet at Lake Claire

15. We’re Social! Facebook: PsychSocietyUCF Instagram: PsychSociety_UCF Gmail: PsychSociety.UCF@gmail.com http://psychology.cos.ucf.edu/psychsociety/

16. Next Meeting:Next Meeting: Monday, Sept. 28 8pm, Room 301Q TOPIC: What I wish I had known… Thanks for coming!!Thanks for coming!!