Lucy Xie, a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at the Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development, has been named a recipient of the highly competitive . This one-year fellowship selects a cohort of emerging scholars committed to serving youth after graduation in fields of social work, mental health counseling, school psychology, or counseling psychology.
Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend, personalized mentorship from experienced behavioral health providers, and access to remote seminars as well as additional networking and professional development opportunities.聽
Xie, whose work centers on supporting queer and immigrant children and families, expressed gratitude for the recognition and the opportunity to grow in the field:
鈥淚 look forward to learning from experienced providers and connecting with colleagues who share similar experiences and visions for the field. This fellowship is an incredible opportunity to strengthen my skills, build confidence, and prepare to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of the children and families I will serve throughout my career.鈥�
Lucy Xie
The BIRCh Fellowship is coordinated by UMass Boston and UMass Amherst and is funded by Boston Children鈥檚 Hospital. It aims to promote equitable interconnected behavioral health systems across Massachusetts.
The BIRCh Fellowship exemplifies the exceptional opportunities Lynch School graduate students receive. Through mentorship, funding, and professional growth, students like Lucy Xie are empowered to become leaders and make lasting impacts in counseling and human services fields.