STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Mitali Temurnikar is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research centers on global workforce development, the role of technology in career development, and innovative policies to enhance vocational outcomes across diverse populations. As a research assistant at BU’s Center for Future Readiness, Mitali contributes to initiatives that support educational systems and organizations in developing impactful career and workforce programs. Her work spans career readiness policy analysis and culturally sensitive career interventions, always aimed at bridging gaps in access and advocacy. Mitali holds an M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling and an M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Mental Health Services from the University of Pennsylvania, where she honed skills in trauma-informed mental health and career counseling. Her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion was honored with Penn’s GSE Student Award for Excellence.
Soyeon Kim is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Her research focuses on women’s vocational experiences and career development, the work–family interface, and the meaning of work. In her dissertation, she examines how oppressive cultural norms influence the relationships between role identities and both vocational and psychological well-being among immigrant women in the U.S., particularly in contexts of identity conflict.
Soyeon has clinical experience working with diverse populations, including traditional and non-traditional college students, as well as clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She is passionate about promoting critical consciousness and equity through her research, clinical work, and teaching. In her free time, she enjoys attending local family events and experimenting with new recipes.