Meet Meg, Our New Intern!

My name is Meghna Krishna (Meg) and I was born in Washington DC, and currently live in Potomac, Maryland. I am currently pursuing my masters in Industrial Organization Psychology at UMBC. I will continue to further my education with a Pys. D in clinical psychology. 

I have a passion and desire for helping others and making their future positive and bright. As I further my career, my passion will focus on eating disorders among adolescent teenagers. Eating disorders have been a very concerning issue in young males and females. Many young adolescents are pressured from the media, parents, friends, and society to look a desired way. I have recently attended the National Eating Disorders Conference (NEDA) in Washington DC, where I was exposed to the issue in greater detail and encouraged to create awareness of this important issue. I have also been exposed to many young females who constantly criticize themselves and make remarks about their body weight and dieting. I want to be that person to help adolescents understand that one should feel comfortable in their own skin and proper nutrition and exercise is the key to staying healthy!

I decided to first take the path of studying Industrial Organization Psychology, as I wanted to learn the importance of a good business structure and what a good organization should be. Later in my career I want to open my own practice and without learning the basic skills and tools to run a successful business, I know I could not run a good practice. I think it’s very important to understand why people do what they do in a workplace and the ethical issues behind an organization. It’s important to understand what makes an effective business opposed to an ineffective business. No matter where my career takes me, the skills I will learn in my master’s program will always be used. 

In my spare time, I love dance, workout, travel, hangout with my friends, and most importantly watch sports. I am a huge Michigan State football and basketball fan! My favorite NFL football team is the Dallas Cowboys. 

I am very excited to be joining the NEA Health Information Network and look forward to working with a positive and loving group of people who will make my experience great! I am very excited to use the knowledge and skills from school and my previous work experience in my internship program. This internship experience will benefit me in my career in psychology and help me learn and develop new skills. I am very excited to be meeting new people, working with a wonderful staff, and most importantly benefiting and making this internship a wonderful experience!