The Wright Institute hosts several student-initiated, student-run affiliation groups. Student leaders determine their groups' focus and purpose, which can include issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, support around academics or clinical training, educational programs, and social activities. These groups also promote connection amongst students from different years in the program.
Association of Neuropsychology Students & Trainees
ANST is under APA's Division 40 Society for Neuropsychology. This APA-affiliated group was created at The Wright Institute in 2020. We are here to support those pursuing the Neuropsychological Assessment Track and hoping to become future Clinical Neuropsychologists. All are welcome to join if interested in neuropsychology in general, as it plays an important role in better informing our treatment as clinicians.
Contact group leaders at anst.leadership@wi.edu.
First Generation Student Group
Affinity group of first-generation students at The Wright Institute designed/intended/created to provide space where students feel seen and understood as members of the first-generation student community and empowered to explore what this means for them personally and professionally.
Contact group leaders at firstgen.leadership@wi.edu.
International Students Group
The International Students Group (ISG) at the Wright Institute is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for international students. Our primary focus is on addressing the unique challenges faced by international students and advocating for their needs within the campus community and larger organizations. Through monthly meetings, events, and workshops, we foster a supportive environment where students can connect, share experiences, and receive support in various aspects of their academic and personal lives. Our activities aim to facilitate acculturation, address visa and legal issues, and promote overall well-being. Additionally, we actively engage with relevant authorities to amplify the voices of international students and advocate for policies and resources that cater to their needs. By harnessing the power of collective action, we strive to bring about positive change, overcome challenges, celebrate diversity, and foster a greater understanding of the global student experience.
Contact group leaders at isg.leadership@wi.edu.
Latinx Student Group
The Latinx student group was formed to provide an open, welcoming safe space for students who identify as Latinx/Latine through their language, culture, ancestry, etc. The purpose of the group is to come together and discuss topics related to culture, immigration, ethnicity, identity and the unique challenges faced by developing Latinx clinicians. LSG aims to address important topics relevant to this community such as family separations at the border, asylum seekers, advocacy for undocumented immigrants and collaboration with/for other communities, especially those of color. We aim to celebrate our diversity within Latinidad and hope to foster a cohesive, inclusive and supportive community within and outside of the Wright.
Contact group leaders at latinx.leadership@wi.edu.
Pediatric Psychology Student Group
The Pediatric Psychology Group at The Wright Institute is a monthly in-person (with a remote option) meeting for psychology doctoral students focusing on pediatric psychology. The group fosters a collaborative environment where students share experiences, resources, and discuss various topics related to pediatric psychology, such as play therapy, family systems, assessments, and mental health disorders in children. The group also supports professional development through conference sharing, guest speakers, and discussions on practicum and dissertation topics. Members can connect via a shared drive, Google Group, and WhatsApp to stay updated.
Contact group leaders at peds.psychology.leadership@wi.edu.
Queer At The Wright
QATW aims to represent the LGBTQIA+ student body at The Wright, providing a safe space for queer, trans, and gender-diverse students and their allies to discuss topical issues, address school-wide and societal concerns, and engage in meaningful, community-based activities and events.
Contact group leaders at qatw.leadership@wi.edu.
ReModel Minority
ReModel Minority is an organization open to all Wright Institute students, faculty, and staff who identify as Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and/or Pacific Islander. While the term “Asian” is often used to refer to those of East Asian descent, we welcome all who identify as AAANHPI, including but not limited to Asian International Students, South Asians, East Asians, Southeast Asians, and Bi-racial/Multiracial individuals with Asian Identity. ReModel was initially formed in an effort to increase support for the Asian community, particularly as it related to the impact of COVID-19 and the intersection with global xenophobia/discrimination. ReModel provides space for members to share their clinical and personal experiences, build community, and celebrate the diversity of culture, foods, traditions, and spiritual practices.
Contact group leaders at remodel.leadership@wi.edu.
Shalom at the Wright
Shalom at the Wright is a student-led, supportive community of Jewish identified clinicans and allies. Our group was formed in an effort to increase awreness and support of the global Jewish community, particularly as it relates to historical and modern antisemitism and the rise of antisemitic hostility, aggression, and violence across the United States. Shalom at the Wright aspires to hold an inclusive space where our community members are encouraged to express, process, and explore their experiences as Jews and allies in class, practicum/internship, and society at large. As clinicians to society, we aspire to facilitate resiliency and dismantle anti-Jewish sentiment and prejudice against Jews of all intersecting identities. Shalom is open to all Wright Institute Jewish identified students, alumni, and allies interested in taking part in warm, compassionate, open-minded, multilayered conversations centered on supporting Jewish students and resisting antisemitism.
Contact group leaders at shalom.leadership@wi.edu.
SouthWest Asian North African and Muslim Group
SWANA-M is a student group at the Wright Institute for all community members who identify with ethnicities from the SWANA region, identify as Muslim, or both.
Contact group leaders at swana-m.leadership@wi.edu.
White Privilege Accountability Group
WPAG is a student group guided by the following: We aim to create thoughtful and intentional spaces to explore white privilege, engage in conversations about race proactively, and support members of our community through deliberate anti-racist action in service of personal and institutional accountability. We have interest-based group meetings including process and consultation, knowledge, and action groups. There are different meetings on different scheduled days. Please reach out by email to get involved and to inquire further!
Contact group leaders at wpag.leadership@wi.edu.
Wright Institute South Asian Association
WISAA is an organization for students who identify as South Asian. Our aim is to provide a space where students feel seen and understood as members of the South Asian community and empowered to explore what this means for them personally and professionally. Our topics of conversation have ranged from cultural expression and identity in movies, music, and food to familial expectations and stigma when it comes to working in the field of psychology. We also engage in discussions regarding experiences of microaggressions, internalized racism, colonialism, and the immigrant experience. We are a warm, empathic collective that seeks to support each other through all our individual and shared experiences, but especially those that impact our identity as South Asian individuals in the field of psychology.
Contact group leaders at wisaa.leadership@wi.edu.