"I work for a tech company that develops educational and training solutions for customers in the government, academic, and healthcare sectors. The work I perform is quite wide-ranging but mostly involves analyzing requirements and designing solutions that solve problems in the areas of job performance, educational outcomes, and training effectiveness. My responsibilities fall broadly into three categories: designing solutions; managing projects (executing the solutions); and business development (to bring in new contracts).
UX Researcher at Intuitive
"I initially entered the M.S. Psychology program with the intention of committing to a clinical psychology Ph.D. program. Palo Alto University's (PAU) program was a perfect match while I was a working professional in pharmaceutical research for trauma disorders. Due to my education at PAU, I was able to achieve professional success through promotions to a clinical data associate then regulatory data specialist.
MS & PhD Student in Clinical Psychology
"The MS Psychology program was a great opportunity for me. I knew I wanted to eventually get a PhD, but I didn’t have all the information I needed. Being in the program allowed me to take classes while working, and gave me time to consider my professional development. Having online classes allowed me to engage with the material and really understand why I wanted a PhD.
MS in Psychology, Class of 2019 - Researcher at UCLA
“When I started the program I was working as a social science research professional at Stanford University. I pursued my masters at Palo Alto University (PAU) because it allowed me the flexibility of an online program with the education of exceptional professors who really encouraged me and challenged me to think critically about the field of psychology and mental health.
Class of 2016 - Director for the U.S. Department of State
“I believe the program is perfect for a working professional like myself who couldn't attend a traditional graduate level program. I actually transferred to Palo Alto University from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology because I needed a program that was more challenging. I also like that the majority of the test needed to be proctored.
Class of 2016 - Developer Experience Researcher at Google
After I graduated from the MS program, I transitioned to a User Experience (UX) Research Assistant role, contracting for Google. During that time, I supported Senior UX Researchers in their day-to-day activities, which included: recruiting study participants, assisting in writing study plans/ protocols, taking notes during study sessions, assisting with analysis and reporting.
MS 2020: Paper Published and Scholarship
The MS in Psychology program at PAU provided abundant opportunities for me to grow and learn- and have a few laughs. The remote availability of this program was pivotal in my decision to enroll, as I am located in New Zealand. Two years later I graduated receiving Palo Alto University’s 2020 academic award for Outstanding Student.
10 Latinx Merit Scholarships to Support Spanish-speaking Students
Palo Alto University (PAU), Northern California’s leading school of psychology and counseling, is pleased to announce a generous gift that enables the creation of ten scholarships of $10,000 each for Spanish speaking, Latinx undergraduate students in the University’s BS in Psychology and Social Action program. PAU is also contributing to these scholarships with institutional funding.