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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Local Organization, Los Angeles, CA
May 2007 – Present
Crisis Counselor
Institute 16 week domestic violence model, and conduct sessions providing crisis intervention and safety planning
Provide problem solving advice, information and referrals, education and prevention strategies for people in crisis
VA Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
January 2008 – December 2009
Volunteer Assistant
Assisted in staffing events for community outreach programs and fairs
Coordinated with community education director regarding events and special projects
Assisted patients and families at information desk, providing directional assistance to patient rooms
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
August 2007 – Present
American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate
June 2008 – Present
Psi Chi, The National Honors Society in Psychology, Member
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Peppro, P. (2009, April). When the spelling of a name is reversed: Does Anyone Notice? Poster presented at meeting
of Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Reno, NV.
Peppro, P. & Psychologist, F. (2010, October). Depression in young adults between 18 and 30, prevention
and solutions. Presentation conducted at conference of California Association of Marriage & Family
Therapists, Los Angeles, CA.
PUBLICATION
Peppro, Pedro. (2010). “Major Depressive Disorder and its Effects upon Caloric Intake” Journal of Gastropulicans.
New York: Springer Science Media, Inc.
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
“Religious Perspectives on Counseling in the African American Community”
January 2011
J.D. Winnicott, Ph.D. Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA
“Addressing Cultural Issues in Therapy”
January 2011
Molly Coupy, Ph.D. XYZ International Institute, San Diego, CA