Alexis Franklin
About Alexis Franklin
Alexis Franklin is a Research Assistant currently employed at the National Institutes of Health since 2019. She aims to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology with a focus on minority health disparities.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Alexis Franklin has been employed as a Research Assistant at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2019. In this role, she contributes to various research projects, focusing on clinical and community psychology. Her work at NIH involves collaborating with other researchers and assisting in the development and implementation of studies aimed at understanding health disparities, particularly among minority populations.
Education and Expertise
Alexis Franklin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rhodes College, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She completed her secondary education at Harding Academy of Memphis from 2010 to 2014. Alexis intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology with a focus on minority health disparities, indicating her commitment to advancing her expertise in this critical area of psychology.
Background
Alexis Franklin has a diverse background in psychology and community service. She has held various internships and positions that provided her with practical experience in the field. Notably, she worked as a Psychology Intern at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and as a Child Life Education and Movement Intern at Church Health Center. Additionally, she served in multiple roles at Rhodes College, including as a Career Services Office Assistant and a Psychology Department Student Employee.
Internship Experience
Throughout her academic career, Alexis Franklin has gained valuable internship experience. In 2016, she interned at Church Health Center, focusing on child life education and movement. In 2017, she worked as a Psychology Intern at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for one month. Moreover, she participated in a summer service internship with Girls Inc. in 2015, which further enriched her understanding of community engagement and support.
Current Career Aspirations
Currently, Alexis Franklin is actively seeking post-graduate opportunities as a Research Assistant. Her goal is to further her career in research, particularly in the field of psychology, where she aims to contribute to studies addressing health disparities among minority populations. Her ongoing work at the NIH positions her well for future academic and professional pursuits in clinical-community psychology.