Connie Vu received her bachelor's degree at the University of Oklahoma where she developed a deep interest in the field of psychology. Her undergraduate research was on the effects of stereotype threat on opinion formation. Her most rewarding and unforgettable experience to date has been volunteering as an operator for the University's Number Nyne Crisis Hotline. She also interned for Dr. Stephanie Porterfield at the University of Oklahoma's Counseling and Testing Center where she helped plan and implement outreach activities for college students. Prior to joining the SHN, Connie held an internship at the National Mental Health Association in Alexandria, Virginia. There she helped research and develop material for the 2005 Back-to-School kit, a resource packet for parents and teachers that emphasizes the importance of children's mental health. During that time, she also worked as a mentor at the Vietnamese American Community Service Center in Washington, DC. Connie will serve as a research associate at the Self-Help Network as she continues her graduate studies.