Hello everyone! My name is Allison (Allie) Shamilov, and I am a first-generation American from Brooklyn, NY, currently living in Bergen County, New Jersey. I’m a full-time undergraduate student at Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology with minors in Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies and Visual Arts. After graduation, I plan to pursue a dual master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) and Social Work (MSW) so I can continue serving and advocating for marginalized communities through mental health counseling, case management, and public service. I am passionate about human rights activism, and as someone who wants to pursue a career in therapy long-term, I believe that these two aspects go hand in hand. Outside of my academic and professional life, I enjoy dancing, going on runs, making art, and spending time with my friends and family.