Student Groups

Contacts: Dani Friedman drf120@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Lindsey Norton lsn25@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Gracy Patel gp546@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Chantal Taluba cht33@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Staff Advisor: Daniel Rice drice@rutgers.edu

The GSAPP Applied and Professional Psychology Student Alliance (APPSA) is an organization run through the Rutgers Graduate Student Association to help promote climate, culture, and diversity at GSAPP. We serve as liaisons between the student body and administration, seek to promote self-care and wellness among GSAPP students and assist in organizing and funding student-run groups. We also hear feedback about what groups people perceive as missing, and help instate them. We have changed and adapted our involvement over the years and are happy to meet your needs, whatever they may be! We represent all GSAPP programs.

Contacts: Jayati Bist jb2238@echo.rutgers.edu, Sonali Singal ss3339@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Doreen Teng xt93@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Alina Yu py149@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Erum Nadeem erum.nadeem@rutgers.edu

The Asian Students' Association (ASA) celebrates Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. ASA supports and promotes the social, cultural, and academic interests of AAPI graduate students by holding community meetings, social activities, and educational events. Our mission is to amplify AAPI voices at GSAPP, tell our diverse stories, share our unique experiences and cultures, and learn more about mental health in the AAPI community and our roles as future AAPI psychologists. Membership is extended to all graduate students enrolled at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.

Learn more about our AAPI students and alumna

Contacts: Modupe Osuntoku mvo14@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Zuriel Enoe zse6@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Zina Ogunnaya zno1@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Ashton Conwell aec252@gsapp.rutgers.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Shalonda Kelly shalonda.kelly@gsapp.rutgers.edu

Formally BSGPPP, BGSA was founded to help increase the number of Black and other diverse students at GSAPP, to enhance student life, and to provide support and community during the rigorous experience of graduate school. We are actively involved in a number of events throughout the year to achieve these goals. We have dinners and informal gatherings where we share, give support, and socialize, and we are constantly searching out new directions to cultivate our experience in graduate school.

Contacts: Dr. Emily Graybill emily.graybill@rutgers.edu, Dr. Robert Isenhower robert.isenhower@rutgers.edu, Dr. Kristen Riley kristen.riley@rutgers.edu

GSAPP's COD is a student-facing faculty community that is dedicated to faculty and student collaboration on issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity in the practice of professional psychology. The COD meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month throughout the academic year. Please join us at our next meeting!

Contact: Alejandra Sanchez-Armiento as4569@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Amalia Jimenez alj80@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Jaylene Sosa js3258@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Angelica Diaz-Martinez amd15@gsapp.rutgers.edu

As an organization, HOPPS has set forth many goals. Among its most important is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for its members. An equally important goal is to actively assist the GSAPP in recruiting qualified Hispanic students to our programs. Other goals include: educating the larger GSAPP community to the needs of the Hispanic community, sponsoring educational and social activities that celebrate Latino culture, and collaborating with other GSAPP student organizations and alumni.

Contact: Shulamis Chava Halon sch134@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Tirtza Schramm ts1261@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Tziporah Zwickler tyz1@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sheva Cohen-Weiss sc1716@gsapp.rutgers.edu 

The JSA serves as a supportive space for Jewish students, and encourages friendship and collaboration within GSAPP's student population, regardless of Jewish background. The JSA also serves to advocate for Jewish students to ensure a rich and positive experience. Events exploring and celebrating Jewish life and culture will be held throughout the year, and all are welcome and encouraged to participate. 

Contact: Daniel Farina dan.s.farina@rutgers.edu

A learning community for those with an interest in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories and therapies.

Contacts: Rachel Berenshteyn rb1415@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Clark Bils clark.bils@rutgers.edu, Chase Johnson chase.g.johnson@rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Lyon stephanie.lyon@rutgers.edu  

The QSA represents the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex community at GSAPP. We address issues of sexual and gender identity and practices that are relevant to clinical practice.  The QSA hosts relevant viewings and discussions of movies, maintains a queer presence during GSAPP events, provides consultation to student clinicians, and organizes social activities.

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• PSA (Psychology Students for Social Action)
• ISG (International Students Group)

 If interested in volunteering to lead either organization, please email diversity@gsapp.rutgers.edu