Alejandro S. Trujillo alejandro.s.trujillo@gmail.com • Compton, Ca. 90221 • (562) 499-9775

Academic Interests • Primary focus is in post-traumatic stress disorder and how it relates to sleep and the formation of new memories. • Interests lie in studying the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder developing as a result from the individuals’ upbringing in urbanized low-income neighborhoods. • Conducting research to develop a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to better treat PTSD for subjects that develop the disorder as a result of upbringing in their environment.

Education Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, University of California Berkeley 08/2012-05/2015 Associates of Arts in Sociology, El Camino Community College 02/2008-06/2012

Study Abroad UC Education Abroad Program, Frei University of Berlin (BEST), European Studies 08/2014-12/2014 Berkeley Study Abroad Program, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Ethnic Studies 06/2009-08/2009

Skills Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Strong Social Skills, Strong Written and Verbal Communication, Research Capabilities, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Volunteer/Leadership Experience El Camino Community College Compton Center 04/2014-Presesnt MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING • Keynote Speaker at El Camino Compton Center Transfer Admit Reception. • Offered effective strategies to execute study abroad applications and properly adapt to the workload environment in different countries including learning a foreign language, assimilating to new customs, and reverse culture shock upon return. • Given presentations to campus based workshops about my personal experience transferring from a community college to graduating from UC Berkeley.

University of California Berkeley 09/2012-05/2014 RAZA CENTER: Volunteer/Program Facilitator • Traveled to several community colleges throughout California that included Mt Sac Community College, East Los Angeles Community College and Long Beach Community College. • Facilitated group discussions in the recruitment and enrollment processes to UC Berkeley. • Gave anecdotal examples on how to manage finances and living expenses on only financial aid while both living abroad and while living on or off campus.

El Camino Community College Compton Center 02/2009-05/2012 FYE PROGRAM (FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE) • Translated FYE program criteria (English to Spanish) to parents whom did not speak English. • Organized group discussions on the transitional processes of attending a community college. • Lead community service activities that included mentoring younger students and giving PowerPoint presentations about the FYE program and its beneficial properties.