Convention Coordinators
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Convention Director
Esther Goldstein

Esther is a rising senior at Hunter College. She is completing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in social psychology and a minor in Public Policy. She participated in the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW) internship program and worked for the City Council in the summer of 2011. Additionally, she had worded in Doctor Young’s lab at Hunter College on an ongoing research project. Her goal is to pursue graduate study in Social Work.

Director of Hospitality

Shira Spiel

Shira is a sophomore at Hunter College studying psychology. Her interest is in child psychology and she is currently working in private child care. Her goal is to receive a doctorate degree in child psychology.


Event Manager Assistant  Eileen Park  

Eileen Park is a senior at Hunter College pursuing a degree in psychology.

Community Outreach Coordinator  Maria Vera  

Maria Vera is a Junior majoring in psychology and sociology. She is an officer in the psychology club and is in charge of tabling and reaching out to volunteers. Currently she is a New York Cares volunteer. In addition to this, Maria is volunteering at her local elementary school, at a program called “First Steps,” where she is teaching toddlers how to read and many more fundamental things. She hopes to get a doctoral degree in child psychology.

Faculty Advisor 
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Professor Jason Young                  Contact
Dr. Jason Young, an associate professor at Hunter College, is the faculty advisor for the Psychology Club, Psi Chi, and the Psych News publication.