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Mi Chelle Leong

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Bio

In the last seven years, I've faced many challenges with determination. I left my home country to study abroad, despite being a first-time traveler and feeling far from my comfort zone. Along the way, I pursued a graduate degree and became a licensed mental health therapist. Now, I'm working on my Ph.D. in a different field of study - Industrial/Organizational Psychology. During this time, I also experienced personal setbacks. I lost my only living grandparent while I was far away, and I couldn't attend her funeral. It was heartbreaking but it didn't stop me from pursuing my dreams. As an ethnic minority, a woman, a first-generation scholar, and an international student, my diverse background has given me a unique perspective. It helps me understand cultural differences and diversity, which is crucial for creating a more inclusive world. I have discovered a new career goal which is to make a positive impact at an organizational level. I want to help create fair and healthy workplaces through people. My current research interests include studying how organizations can be more sustainable, retention strategies and challenges, and ways to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. My journey has been about pushing boundaries, embracing change, and learning from various life experiences. I'm excited to continue my academic and professional journey, using what I've learned to contribute to the field of I/O Psychology in meaningful ways

Education

Louisiana Tech University

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2021 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, Other
  • Minors:
    • Data Analytics

Texas Tech University

Master's degree program
2016 - 2019
  • Majors:
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Upper Iowa University

Bachelor's degree program
2011 - 2015
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Human Computer Interaction
    • Psychology, Other
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Management Consulting

    • Dream career goals:

      I/O Psychologist

    • Lead Consultant

      AROS Consulting
      2021 – Present3 years
    • Career Counselor Intern

      Texas Tech University
      2018 – 20191 year
    • Child & Youth Mental Health Therapist

      Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
      2019 – 20201 year

    Sports

    Crossfit

    2020 – 20211 year

    Research

    • Behavioral Sciences

      Louisiana Tech University — Research Associate
      2021 – Present
    • Higher Education

      Texas Tech University — Research Associate
      2017 – 2019
    • LGBTQ

      Texas Tech University — Research Associate
      2019 – 2020

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Texas Tech University — Graduate Student Advocate
      2016 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    Femi Chebaís Scholarship
    My dream or goal in my life is to be able to provide for my family. My parents have worked tremendously hard in their whole lives so that I could pursue higher education to break the intergenerational education cycle. Being a first-generation college student, it is my goal in life to build generational wealth that I will be able to pass down to my children.