2019 Graduate Achievement Award recipient
“I chose clinical psychology to directly impact children and adolescents’ mental health, as well as to do scientific research. I love the mix of conducting research and directly applying it. My research is on disaster-related trauma, sexual trauma, and resilience.”
Marci has published six journal articles and a book chapter, mentored two honors students with their theses, and helped build UM’s disaster sciences minor. Her presentations at research conferences include the International Conference on Positive Psychology and Mississippi Partners in Preparedness Summit. Marci’s clinical education involves conducting therapy and assessments throughout north Mississippi for children in foster care and at Communicare of Lafayette County. She plans a research career with a focus treating PTSD and building psychological resilience among trauma-exposed or at-risk populations.