Bryanna Beamer
About Bryanna Beamer
Bryanna Beamer is a Psychosocial Support Intern at Catholic Relief Services in The Gambia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in mental health support, education, and research, with experience in various international settings.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Bryanna Beamer serves as a Psychosocial Support Intern at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2021 in The Gambia. In this role, she focuses on conducting research related to art therapy methods aimed at trauma healing for children and youth. Additionally, she collaborates with youth migrants to explore economic opportunities, contributing to the organization's mission of providing support to vulnerable populations.
Education and Expertise
Bryanna Beamer holds a Master of Global Affairs with a focus on International Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied from 2020 to 2022. She also completed a Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution program at the United States Institute of Peace in 2019. Prior to her master's degree, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, studying from 2014 to 2016, and also studied at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2016.
Background
Bryanna Beamer has a diverse background that includes international experience and a strong foundation in psychology and peace studies. She worked as a Health Extension Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Ghana from 2017 to 2019. Her previous roles include serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Global Center for the Develop in South Bend, Indiana, and as a Mentor at The Choice Program at UMBC in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Research and Projects
In her academic and professional journey, Bryanna Beamer has conducted research on various topics related to mental health and well-being. She has explored the impacts of mindfulness on attention span and how intrinsic motivators support habit sustainability. Currently, her research focuses on how art therapy methods can aid in trauma healing for children and youth, reflecting her commitment to improving mental health outcomes.
Mentorship and Advocacy
Bryanna Beamer has received training as a mentor and advocate through the Choice Program and as an IRC Youth Coach. This training equips her to effectively approach and support youth who have experienced trauma. Her experience in mentorship complements her work in psychosocial support, allowing her to engage meaningfully with young individuals facing challenges.