Xochitl Ramirez-Lino, is a first-generation Chicagoan whose family is from El Savador. and is looking forward to working with underserved communities to make mental health accessible to everyone.

Ainsley Rebecca Thornhill Scholarship Recipient, Megan Antosh

Megan Antosh, is a first-generation doctoral student who is passionate about

research, social policy, and her work as a psychodynamic therapist.

Elizabeth Jacob Scholarship Recipient, Stephanie Simpson

Stephanie Simpson is an assistant program director at the Center for Urban Community Services in New York. She desires to work along with others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-worth, and improving communication.

Social Service Agency Scholarship Recipient Andrew Petersen

Andrew Petersen works for St. Lawrence Health Systems as a practicing outpatient psychodynamic psychotherapist for adults in Potsdam, New York.

Need Based Scholarship Recipient, Amanda Aguilera

Amanda Aguilera is excited to learn about clinical counseling and psychotherapy. She would like to open a center that would be a safe place for children and adolescents.