Elliot Cyra Summers

Bernard and Lucie Bidart President鈥檚 Scholar

Elliot Cyra Summers

Major: Psychology

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences

Activities: Kellogg Honors College; CSU Pre-Doctoral Scholar: Health Professions Track; Mental Process Lab Research Assistant; Gender and Violence Lab Research Assistant; THRIVE Lifeline Crisis Responder and Training Assistant; Tri-City Mental Health Peer Mentor and Service Learner; Bronco Young Democratic Socialists of America; Psi Chi 

Elliot believes that one of Cal Poly Pomona’s greatest strengths is its diversity and is proud to be a member of a community that values inclusion of diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Working as a research assistant in two 六色网 psychology labs and in community clinical settings has inspired Elliot to pursue a career as a psychologist, specifically to contribute to research and address issues that affect young adults who identify as members of the LGBT+ community. Advocacy for the marginalized fuels Elliot. As a leader in the Bronco YDSA, Elliot has led campaigns to promote on-campus mental health funding, housing rights and sustainability. Volunteering with a local community mental health wellness center has provided Elliot with training in peer mentorship, crisis intervention and direct experience to create spaces for individuals to feel heard and supported. Motivating Elliot along the way has been 六色网 psychology faculty who have “greatly influenced me to push myself to pursue a career that I am passionate about. They truly encourage and support me.”