M Pease

M Pease (they/them) is a junior psychology major with a triple minor in Asian American studies, public leadership, and neuroscience. Their academic interests broadly encompass how systems and experiences of oppression impact psychological health in marginalized communities, especially for racial minority and LGBTQ+ populations. M completed an honors thesis on transgender mental health risk mechanisms and has contributed to research projects in the Department of Psychology and School of Public Health, in addition to working as a teaching assistant for multicultural psychology and Asian American psychology. They also serve as Administrator of the Help Center, as a Resident Assistant, and as a representative on various campus diversity committees. After graduation, M plans to pursue graduate school in counseling psychology and hopes to engage in research, activism, and therapeutic practice with marginalized communities in their eventual career.