2025-2026: Maryah Burrell

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Maryah Burrell

2025-2026: Underserved Scholarship Awardee

Clinical Psychology PsyD

Maryah Burrell is a first-year Clinical Psychology doctoral student specializing in forensic mental health. Originally from New Mexico, she earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Forensic Science from Saint Louis University. Her research has explored the impact of law enforcement training on sex trafficking within vulnerable populations. Maryah volunteered as a tutor at a predominantly Black all-boys school, sparking her interest in the school-to-prison pipeline. She is the first in her family to pursue a doctoral degree, bringing resilience and lived experience to her ongoing advocacy for systemic change in equitable mental health services.

“Being selected as a recipient is both an honor and a meaningful affirmation of my commitment to advocating for marginalized communities. This scholarship serves as a reminder that my goals are shared by a broader community, and that meaningful change is possible.”