İlayda Özbilgin

İlayda Özbilgin is pursuing a double major in Psychology and Dance & Performance Arts at Saint Mary’s College of California. She contributes to counseling processes as an intern at Saint Mary’s College of California Counseling and Psychological Services. She served as an assistant at the 2025 Western California Undergraduate Research Conference in Psychology (WPCUR), gained experience as a trainee blog writer in the field of Aviation Psychology, and volunteers with Make-A-Wish Türkiye, supporting children battling serious illnesses. With a particular interest in psychopathology and neuropsychology, İlayda Özbilgin aims to blend her academic foundation with creativity to develop compassion-based clinical psychology practices in light of scientific advancements.