Himaya Rajapakse, Sri Lanka, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
"I hope to work towards the betterment of immigrants and foster care youth. I feel that the mental health field is a great platform to build on socal issues. I hope to immerse myself in the community and work with populations that are often overlooked".
Harveen Sekhon, Canada, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
"I plan to advocate fr programs and policy changes in my country that make psychological care equitable to physicaly care. I believe TCSPP will provide me with necessary education and experiences to implement these changes on a global scale after I graduate".
Meher Sharma, India, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
"Not many people believe in serving offenders because they think that offenders and criminals do not deserve any good any more. This is where I want to make an impact".
Sindisiwe Mbeje, South Africa, Ph.D., Organizational Leadership
"Ethics and morals are also one of the important aspects that I believe good leaders must possess to lead by example. That is why I have chosen this course which I believe it has a holistically approach to aspiring leaders like myself who want to see positive change and prosperity within our societies".
Rooha Rowhani, South Africa, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
"As a student at TCSPP, my primary goal for my clinical training at practicum sites has been to work with diverse individuals, to help me further develop cultural humility and sensitivity and learn more about the nuances of muliculturalism".
Sania Ahmed, India, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
"As a future clinical psyhcologist, I look forward to alleviating mental health suffering and contribute effectively in my home country. I also aim to contribute on a larger scale by being a mental health advocate".
Xiaojing Ma, China, Psy.D., Marriage and Family Therapy
"My ultimate goal as a psychotherapist is to facilitate individuals' personal growth and empower them to live happier lives".
Hanna Bondarenko, Ukraine, M.A., Industrial and Organizational Psychology
"I knew the value of I/O psychology was what Ukraine's other industries needed to integrate as well".
Phoebe Ka Yin Tse, Hong Kong, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
"I am particularly interested in raising awareness on mental health issues, which are often seen as taboo in many Asian cultures. Besides providing interventions on psychopathologies, I hope to offer psychoeducation to more nuanced topics".
YuTuo Liao, Taiwan, Ph.D., Business Psychology
"One personal goal I have developed in the past year is to create a foundation for student aid.With my knowledge and experience, this foundation will offer professional resume and cover letter writing, interviewing coaching sessions, mentoring and counseling for strudents staying away from home, and a safe space to celebrate diversity".
2020 Runner-Ups
Hina Wain, Canada, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
"Across geographies, cultures, and identities, I am determined to help others navigate their mental health experience in order to understand themselves more profoundly and ultimately, to feel accepted in their environments".
Dilara Kosak, Turkey, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
"Volunteering is important because it helps me to gain new skills that contribute to the impact that I will make i the future working with trauma survivors".
Katharina Tesmer, Germany, M.A., Industrial and Organizational Psychology
"After completing my I/O psychology master's degree, I want to create my own I/O consulting firm in Germany to help bridge the gap between organizations and employees"
Ademola Owolabi, Nigeria, Ph.D., Organizational Leadership Psychology
"My goal is to take up teaching appointment at Nigeria University after the completion of my doctoral program. I hope to the knowledge gained to benefit my immediate community and the world at large from my wealth of experience and the gospel of psychology shall be explained".
Begum Rokeya, Bangladesh, Ph.D.,International Psychology
"My long-term goal is to work in the field of professional psychology and passion to work in international organizations for providing support to diverse populations".
Kelly Oriane Hirwa Ntwali, Rwanda, Ph.D., Business Psychology
"What I wish to do when I return home is help all the new businesses in the country and make Rwanda a greater business hub. It is my wish to see my country become more than "a third world country".
Anureet Gill, Canada, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
"I believe that a diversity perspective is important as clients see the world through this lens so to understand the client and meet them where they are a psychologist has to understand diversity issues".
2019 Winners
Eva Lahmann- Costa Rica, M.A., Clinical mental Health Counseling
Harveen Sekhon- Canada, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
Amina Ayodeji-Ogundirun- Nigeria, M.A., Organizational Psychology
Himaya Rajapakse- Sri Lanka, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
Sharon Tawiah- ghana, M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Hardik Kotak- India, M.A., Counseling Psychology
Aira Agbayani- Philippines- M.A., Forensic Psychology
Caroline Campbell- canada, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
Camila ramirez-Suarez- Colombia- M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
2018 Winners
Annita Palizi - Great Britain, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Arije Rabhi - Tunisia, M.A. Marital and Family Therapy
Harold Steger - Canada, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Sandhiya Baladhandapani - India, M.A. Counseling Psychology
Isha Mahajan - India, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Judith Crabbe - Ghana, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Kevin DeDace - Philippines, Ph.D. Organizational Leadership
Kgololesego Ledibane - South Africa, M.A. Forensic Psychology
Tong Yu - China, M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Nattagorn Wongjantara - Thailand, M.A. Counseling Psychology
Parita Gala - India, M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Sindile Dlamini - South Africa, Ph.D. International Psychology
Vanessa Coutinho - India, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
2017 Winners
Rooha Rowhani - South Africa, PsyD. Clinical Psychology
Akshaya Parthasarathi - India, M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Anindita Panda - India, M.A. Counseling Psychology
Bilge Karakulak - Turkey, M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Carla DaCunha - South Africa, M.A. Counseling Psychology
Ching Yu Chen - Taiwan, M.S. Applied Behavioral Analysis
Darshita Shah - India, M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Dianing Lupitasari - Indonesia, M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Ioanna Xenophontos - Cyprus, M.A. Counseling Psychology
Jesmin Akter - Bangladesh, PhD. Business Psychology
Lulu Kavishe - Tanzania, PhD. Business Psychology
Seh Young Kim - South Korea, PsyD. Clinical Psychology
Suchismita Kadam - India, M.S. Applied Behavioral Analysis
Syed Hamza Quadri - Pakistan, PsyD. Clinical Psychology
SzuYu Yang - Taiwan, M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy
Tricia Dangcalan - Philippines, M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Tsvetomila Kachovska - Bulgaria, PhD. Organizational Leadership
Zeel Kinkhabwala - India, M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology