# Anson Wong > Clinical Psychology PhD Student @ Emory University Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/ansonwong Clinical psychology PhD student at Emory University, researching how multilingual experiences impact executive functioning in typical developing and neurodivergent children. ## Work Experience ### PhD Psychology - Clinical Science @ Emory University Laney Graduate School Jan 2025 – Present Advisor: Brianna L. Yamasaki, PhD ### Institutional Research Analyst @ University of California, San Francisco Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 ### Clinical Research Coordinator @ University of California, San Francisco Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Consultant @ Sound Health Network Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 Our goal is to create a central hub for all resources relating to the intersection between sound and health. Through poster presentations, webinars, workshops, and networking opportunities, we aim to promote research and discussion on the healing benefits of music for mental and physical wellbeing. ### Research Assistant @ University of California, San Francisco Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Sound and Music Perception Lab ### Psychology Career Access Fellow @ University of California, Berkeley Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Transcending Beyond Berkeley Fellowship ### Panelist @ ISC Research Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 Featured as a panelist in ISC’s Webinar, later turned into Heads Up Podcast episode to discuss the findings of the pilot study on international-mindedness and the implications for the future of international education. ### Captain @ Cal Dragon Boat Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Berkeley, California, United States • Coordinate communication within the leadership board to track action items, provide support, set deadlines, and provide advice where necessary. • Facilitate amicable relationships between internal members, external partners, and local organizations to ensure safety and security of the entire team and proper management of logistical information. • Adapt recruitment, training, and social activities to a remote model to maintain team chemistry whilst promoting physical health and safety. • Developed health protocols to enable safe continuation of paddling sports and plan transition back to in-person operations. • Raised over $1000 for crisis organizations that provide food banks, support housing stability, and relieve financial stress for Black and AAPI communities. ### General Member @ Cal Dragon Boat Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 ### Research Intern @ ISC Research Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 • Researched 40+ international school (IS) student activist groups and initiatives that aim to decolonize international curriculums and amplify the student voice. • Interviewed student speakers from the company’s annual conference to highlight their perspectives on DEIJ, sustainable activism, learning and assessment, and environmental sustainability. • Conducted a pilot study to investigate perceptions of international-mindedness in the international school sector using evidence-based Cultural Intelligence Scale and Global-Mindedness Scale.. • Established new series for the International School Leaders Magazine to champion students who chose alternative pathways after graduation (e.g. gap year, apprenticeship, non-western college, etc.). ### Undergraduate Research Intern @ The University of Hong Kong Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Learning and Development Lab • Administer cognitive assessments (i.e. Raven’s test, Woodcock-Johnson, digit span, etc.) to study the relationship between mathematical and Chinese linguistic skills. • Schedule youth participants and articulate study information and guidance to their parents. • Code participant behavior and input hard and soft data. • Attend recurring lab meetings to discuss the current literature regarding parental influence on children's skills and attitudes towards math and brainstorm future studies. • Collaborate with two other interns to redesign the lab's website to allow easier navigation and ensure all information posted is most up to date. ### Research Assistant @ The Chinese University of Hong Kong Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Learning & Perception Lab x Perception & Experience Lab • Recruit and screen over 50 participants to partake in an 8 week, online study regarding absolute pitch perception. • Conduct pre-training and post-training assessments over Zoom to measure the effectiveness of online absolute pitch training on adult musicians who have no or minimal tonal-language exposure. • Monitor the progress of participants, devise solutions to solve problems, and improve the experimental design. • Develop programs to build support systems for participants throughout the training and increase engagement. ### CSR Employer Challenge @ Bank of the West Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 • Developed strategies to mobilize Bank of the West's Green Team to incentivize sustainability initiatives at home, at work, and in the community. • Centralized social responsibility values to provide uniformity and focus across all initiatives in the company. • Proposed Sustainable Leader’s Challenge to empower internal community members, support local businesses, and establish strong brand association with environmental sustainability efforts in the external community. • Formulated #SustainableLeaderBOWT social media challenge to bridge internal and external communities and raise awareness surrounding the bank’s CSR initiatives. ### Public Relations Executive Officer @ ISB Peer Helpers Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 • Supported new students’ transition into the school by creating the “New Student Kick-Off” and “Orientation” • Advocated for mental health and socioemotional well-being through events such as Kindness Week and Stress Fest. • Designed and promoted event campaigns to the high school community via announcements, assembly presentations, e-posters, and banners. • Collaborated with the counseling and visual arts departments to arrange and lead the first DIY bath bomb-making workshop to help students destress before finals. ### Founder and Executive President @ ISB Psychology Club Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 • Founded the school’s first psychology club to spark student interest and provide a safe space to explore the subject through various carefully designed activities. • Orchestrated semesterly therapy dog visits through partnership with Beijing’s only therapy dog trainer as a pilot project to increase student interest • Achieved recognition as one of the most popular and well-received organizations in the school. ### Product Design Leader @ ISB Varsity Club Council Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 • Spearheaded School Spirit-Shirt Project; sold over 500 shirts to rally school pride across communities in elementary, middle, and high schools. • Organized the design, production, promotion, finances, and distribution of Letterman Jackets in partnership with a Beijing tailoring company to support local businesses. • Designed merchandise and advertisements for 3 varsity sports teams and 9 formal events hosted by the school (Great Wall Basketball Tournament, Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Volleyball Game, etc.). ### Assistant Charity Event Planner @ The Yao Ming Foundation Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Hong Kong SAR • Participated in the Yao Ming Charity Golf Event as part of the Government-backed civic programs to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the formation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 1997. • Sustained execution of the event program including the sponsorship marketing for the Charity Golf event, participated by over 100 guests including celebrities, Government officials, corporate sponsors, and media. • Facilitated all-round hospitality activities for the VIP celebrity host Mr. Yao Ming, celebrity CBA guest Mr. Yi Jianlian, China No. 1 professional golfer Mr. Li Hao Tong. ## Education ### Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Clinical Psychology Emory University Laney Graduate School ### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Double Major in Psychology and Cognitive Science; Minor in Early Development & Learning Science University of California, Berkeley ### Institute of Human Development: Summer Minor Program in Early Development & Learning Science University of California, Berkeley ### International Baccalaureate Diploma Program International Baccalaureate ### High School Diploma in Honors in Psychology International School of Beijing ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ansonzwong --- Source: https://flows.cv/ansonwong JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ansonwong/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13