Ally Herrnson, BS
Ally Herrnson is a Mentorship Coordinator for the Youth Mental Health Academy (YMHA) at the Child Mind Institute. She is responsible for working to help improve the program strategy and process. She supports her team by organizing, communicating, and implementing team goals. Ally previously was a Senior MRI Participant Navigator with the Healthy Brain Network at the Child Mind Institute.
Ally graduated from the University at Buffalo with her Bachelor of Science magna cum laude in Psychology. While studying for her undergraduate degree, she worked as a research assistant in her school’s Biological Sciences Lab. Additionally, Ally worked as a medical intern under Dr. Hongbiao Liu for Luna Medical Care, where she shadowed Dr. Liu, attended case management meetings and assisted with maintaining medical records. Ally has also interned with the Child Mind Institute’s Summer Treatment Program for children with behavioral and cognitive disorders.
Ally’s undergraduate career and extracurricular experiences have affirmed her passion for improving children’s mental health. Ally hopes to pursue a doctoratein psychology.
Education
- BS, Psychology, University at Buffalo