Holly Bramble, a graduate of the CFT Masters program, grew up in San Diego, CA and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Davis. Prior to attending graduate school, Holly worked as a Mental Health Counselor at a residential treatment center for adolescents. Currently, she is interested in exploring aspects of interracial couple relationships and how family therapy can be of help to people around the world who have survived mass atrocities in their homelands. After graduation, Holly anticipates becoming a licensed family therapist, and she is still discovering how she would like to use her degree. Outside of school, Holly enjoys horseback riding, reading, outdoor sports, watching Broadway musicals, and traveling.
Moireen Clark, a graduate of the Masteris program, is originally from Fair Haven, NJ. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Science. She worked for two years as a behavioral coder and administrative assistant for Dr. Werlinich in the Couples Abuse Prevention Program. Throughout her undergraduate career, Moireen volunteered for the Choice Program of Prince George's County as a tutor and mentor for at-risk youth. During her senior year, she interned for Montgomery County's Community Supervision Program, where she worked closely with juvenile delinquents and their families to assist in their transitions from detention facilities back into school, home and the community. Outside of school, Moireen works as a nanny in Manhattan, and goes to the beach to relax whenever she has a day off! She loves doing crossword puzzles, spending time with friends and family, reading, and making people laugh. Moireen is also a nationally certified pharmacy technician and worked in retail pharmacy for five years.
Alexandria Lammers, a CFT program graduate, is originally from Cleveland, OH. She graduated from Ohio State with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Religious Studies. During her time there, Alexandria had the opportunity to assist doctoral MFT students with their research on racial therapeutic alliances and children suffering from manic symptoms. In addition, she completed her senior thesis entitled, "Family caregiver wants and needs as related to hopefulness and problem severity." Currently, her clinical interests include working with premarital couples, and upon earning her Master's degree, Alexandria hopes to open a private practice. Outside of school, she keeps busy cheering on all sports teams from Ohio State and Cleveland.
Andrea Loreg is a graduate of the Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) program. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from UMCP and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to beginning graduate school, Andrea was an auditor and personal income tax preparer. Currently, her clinical interests include premarital therapy. Upon completion of her studies, she hopes to open a private practice. When she's not studying, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She also enjoys traveling, photography and scrapbooking.
Leidy Mena is a graduate of the Masters in the Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) program. Prior to beginning her graduate career at UMCP, Leidy attended classes at Montgomery County Community College and then transferred to UMCP, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Family Science in May 2007. In preparation for graduate school, Leidy worked as an FMSC research assistant on the Couples Abuse Prevention Program - this experience allowed her to watch videotapes of couples communicating about a conflictual topic (prior to beginning therapy sessions) and then code their interactions using a standardized instrument. As a therapist intern, Leidy is particularly interested in working with couples and families who have experienced abuse, as well as with immigrant families. After graduating with her CFT degree, Leidy hopes to go on to earn her PhD so that she can pursue her research and teaching interests. In addition to school, Leidy enjoys watching comedy movies, dancing, skiing, attending plays, and spending time with her wonderful (and very large) Hispanic family.
Ken Parnell, a CFT graduate, is originally from San Jose, CA and recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. During his undergraduate career, Ken worked at a residential treatment center for at-risk adolescents in Provo, Utah and he also interned at a mental hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in which he administered tests to patients with a variety of challenges, including ADHD. Ken's clinical interests are primarily focused on the effects of life stressors on couple and parent-child relationships. He is also interested in the use of forgiveness to heal broken relationships. After completing the MFT program, Ken hopes to earn a PhD so that he can practice therapy and teach at the same time. When not in school, Ken enjoys reading about history and religion, backpacking, hiking, playing football and volleyball, and hanging out at the beach
Lynda Yi, who obtained her Master's in Couple and Family Therapy from UMD, is a native of Salt Lake City, UT. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in Seattle. She later moved to DC where she had the opportunity to work in a research center at Georgetown University that focuses on research in health and education to reduce the disparities of race, income, and socioeconomic status. Lynda is very interested in learning about and providing therapy to 1st and 2nd generation Asian American families, studying the different effects of immigration and adaptation on the individual and family. Eventually, Lynda would like to open a private practice. When she's not studying and providing therapy, Lynda enjoys playing tennis, football, and volleyball, and she also loves playing and listening to music.
