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Co-chair of student relations and activities
Co-chair of student relations and activities
Lauren Chung
Lauren Chung
Lauren is a second-year student in Fordham's Mental Health Counseling program. She grew up in Seattle, WA and received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder. Lauren began her professional journey in the technology industry. However, amidst the challenges of the global pandemic, her dedication to self-discovery led her to follow a calling — the pursuit of a career in counseling. One of Lauren’s missions is to empower others to embrace their authentic lights by working with instead of against the many parts of themselves. She puts this into practice in her internship at MTZ Counseling — a private practice in Downtown Manhattan. Lauren's deepest passion lies in connecting with others and is enthusiastic about building lasting relationships with her fellow MHC peers.
Co-chair of student relations and activities
Co-chair of student relations and activities
Francesca Iacono
Francesca Iacono
Francesca is a second-year Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Fordham GSE. She graduated from Barnard College but spent time at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Bologna before finishing her undergraduate education in New York City. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, with minors in English and Psychology. Francesca is also a certified Meditation Teacher and student of Tibetan Buddhism through Three Jewels Enlightenment Studio in New York City. She is passionate about meditation and mindfulness and how these practices can be used powerfully to improve one’s mental health. She is thrilled to complete her graduate studies at Fordham and continue to create exciting Student Relations and Activities programming for SAM.
Co-chair of student relations and activities
Co-chair of student relations and activities
J Cozza-Cordero
J Cozza-Cordero
J is a second-year student in the Mental Health Counseling program at Fordham. During her time as an undergraduate student at SUNY New Paltz, she was the co-captain and president of the rugby team. Being a part of the team furthered J's love of collaboration and team-building which she is excited to carry with her as a member of the SAM student relations and activities squad. In her work as a counselor, J is looking forward to working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. In her free time J enjoys playing guitar, cooking, listening to Taylor Swift, and hanging out with her friends.
Co-chair of student relations and activities
Co-chair of student relations and activities
Brooke Vituli
Brooke Vituli
Hi my name is Brooke Vituli. I am a first-year Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Fordham. I grew up in Marlboro, New Jersey and recently graduated from the University of Georgia where I majored in Human Development and Family Science. During my time as an undergraduate I was the president of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a National Honors Society for the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia. I also completed an internship at the ASPIRE Clinic where I learned the different facets of counseling and gained clinical exposure. Both of these leadership positions showed me the importance of teamwork, community, and mental well-being. In my free team I love baking, watching rom-coms, and going on scenic walks around New York City. I am excited to continue my passion for mental health by being a part of the Student Relations and Activities leadership team for SAM.
Co-Chair of faculty relations
Co-Chair of faculty relations
Sarah Westbay
Sarah Westbay
Sarah graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English Literature. She most recently worked as a recruiter in financial services before making the career transition to counseling. Her previous volunteer experience includes working with the Long Island Crisis Center at their call center. Currently, she is interning at Humantold, counseling both individuals and couples. Some of her interests include meditation, astrology, and other metaphysical studies. Sarah is excited to continue her work with the SAM team alongside her peers with the same passion for mental wellness.
Co-Chair of Faculty Relations
Co-Chair of Faculty Relations
August Boose
August Boose
August is a second-year student in the Mental Health Counseling program and graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in 2021 with dual Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Medical Humanities. August was consistently a student mentor and orientation leader in college while also serving as the secretary of the LGBTQ+ Student Alliance. August is interested in treating adolescents and teenagers in the future, with an emphasis on trauma work and crisis counseling. August was recently employed at an eating disorder clinic where she served as a group facilitator and peer counselor in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care. In her free time, August enjoys making crafts, hanging out with her cats, exploring the city, and attending Broadway shows.
Co-chair of Student Spotlight and Alumni Outreach
Co-chair of Student Spotlight and Alumni Outreach
Michael Feldheim
Michael Feldheim
Michael Feldheim was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He recently graduated from CCNY's Childhood Studies program, focusing on early childhood education and developmental psychology. Before discovering his passion for education, Michael studied mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, and he still enjoys recreational math when he can find the time for it.
He has variously been an educator, audio engineer, deli slicer, programmer, and health aide. Currently his focus is on the intersection of pedagogy and mental health, working at an afterschool enrichment program to support his pursuit of higher education. His interests within the counseling field include education, harm reduction, and the LGBTQ+ population. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, sculpting, and indulging his cat's various whims.
Co-Chair of Student Spotlight and Alumni Outreach
Co-Chair of Student Spotlight and Alumni Outreach
Alexa Huertas
Alexa Huertas
Alexa graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Medicine, Health, and Society, actively contributing to cognitive psychology research throughout her undergraduate journey. Her commitment to mental health counseling stemmed from her profound experience supporting children on the autism spectrum during her sophomore summer, as well as her role teaching a biweekly science course for students in Nashville. Now a second-year Mental Health Counseling student, Alexa is currently interning at Henry Street Settlement, where she works with children and adolescents. She aspires to specialize in working with adolescents, particularly Spanish-speaking clients who may have previously lacked access to bilingual counseling services. In her free time, Alexa enjoys playing pickleball, going to Broadway shows, and cooking.
Co-Chair of Student Spotlight and Alumni Outreach
Co-Chair of Student Spotlight and Alumni Outreach
Ameek Batth
Ameek Batth
Ameek is a first-year graduate student in the Mental Health Counseling program at Fordham GSE. She holds a B.A. in Media Production with minors in Psychology and Film Studies from Radford University. As an undergraduate, she was an NCAA Division I athlete, competing on the women’s tennis team and serving on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where she advocated for the mental well-being of athletes. Ameek is passionate about mindfulness and meditation practices that support mental wellness. Her academic interests include psychodynamic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care. She aspires to work with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, eating disorders, and intergenerational trauma. Outside of her academic work, Ameek enjoys video editing and creating online content that blends psychology with spirituality. As an international student from India, she is excited to bring her perspective to the SAM team!
Co-Chair of faculty relations
Co-Chair of faculty relations
Maddie Murcko
Maddie Murcko
Maddie is currently a first-year graduate student in Mental Health Counseling program and started the program in July of 2024. She graduated from Colorado State University, where she double majored in Journalism and Sociology with a minor in Anthropology. She originally wanted to pursue a veterinary career as a veterinarian, but after witnessing the great need for pet caregivers and veterinary professionals to have support during difficult moments of treating animals, she changed gears to become a counselor instead. She aspires to become a licensed New York State therapist who helps people process and cope with death and grief, especially when it comes to losing animal family members. In her free time, Maddie does volunteering all across New York City, with her next project serving as a Team Leader of a Social Emotional Learning Program for an elementary school in the Lower East Side.
Thank you S.A.M. Team!
Thank you S.A.M. Team!
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