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The St. Olaf Psychology Club is comprised of members who are interested in learning more about the field of Psychology, as well as what one can do with a psychology major. The officers of Psych Club host speakers (many of whom are alumni), who were psychology majors at Olaf and have continued on to various fields of study and careers. Psychology Club also sponsors or co-sponsors other educational events that pertain to the field. While many members of Psych Club are psychology majors, we also welcome non-majors who have interests in learning more about the field and the variety of careers that are available through Psychology. Please go to this Sign-Up Sheet to have your name added to an alias to get information about our events.

Psych Club Officers 2023-24

President: Zoë Yangzom
Vice President: Rachel Borgen
Treasurer: Mary Yelick
Secretary: Emma Gross
Club Adviser: Jess Benson

Zoë Yangzom, President
  • Senior
  • Psychology Major with Statistics and data science concentration
  • Other activities include : Team Tibet
  • President of Psych Club
  • I am drawn to psychology because it unlocks the mysteries of the human mind and behavior. It’s a field that empowers us to understand ourselves and others better, fostering empathy, personal growth, and the potential for positive change.
  • Fun Fact : Maybe a weird combo to most : Peanut butter and Pickle sandwich (it’s not as bad as it sounds 😉
Rachel Borgen, Vice President
  • Senior
  • Psychology major with concentration in both family studies and Gender and Sexuality studies
  • Other activities: Psi Chi, Enviornmental Coalition, NSM Action Team STEM 
  • I was initially interested and frawn to psychology because of the ways it can illuminate further our own and others human experience. The ways the our psyche interacts with the world and our experiences shapes who we are and how we fulfill our lives. Its an incredibly diverse field is always growing and evolving. 
  • Fun Fact: I love to camp and hike with my sister and my bestie!
Mary Yelick, Treasurer
  • Sophomore
  • Psych Major with stats/data science and family studies concentrations
  • Other activities include: SI Leader and SOAR Leader
  • Treasurer of Psych Club
  • I love psychology because I am interested in why people behave the way that they do. I enjoy learning more about human behavior and how we can use those findings to make the world a better place. 
  • Fun fact: I have been to 32 states and 9 countries!
Emma Gross, Secretary
  • Junior 
  • Psychology and Norwegian double major with concentrations in Family Studies, Nordic Studies, and Gender & Sexuality Studies
  • Other activities include: St. Olaf Band, Green Bandana Project, and St. Olaf Leftists 
  • I picked to study psychology because I was interested in the relationship between humans and their environments. I also wanted to learn more about positive psychology, what that looks like, and how it’s studied in a complex world. 
  • Fun fact: That is not my cat.