Research Experience
Roles & Responsibilities
February 2020 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Experimental Psychopathology Lab
Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System
PI: Dr. David Kimhy
Qualitative/Quantitative analysis of patient and family data using SPSS
Writing and editing academic articles for style, referencing, and content for peer-reviewed journals
Collaborating on grant submissions, IRB proposals, and HIPAA compliance
August 2019 - Current
Co-Lab Manager
Culture, Stigma, and Psychosis Lab
School of Global Public Health, New York University
Lab coordinator for projects on psychosis, culture, and stigma
Work on manuscript, grant, and poster submissions, conduct literature reviews
Maintain lab procedures, organize lab meetings, and induct, train, and manage over 20 research assistants
August 2019 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Regulation of Emotion in Anxiety and Depression Lab
Teachers College, Columbia University
PI: Dr. Douglas Mennin
Conduct phone screening of potential research subjects for open trial of Emotion Regulation Therapy
Assist in recruitment procedures for open trials
Prepare and code data in SPSS from weekly clinician and participant forms
Administration of Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
September 2019 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Richardson Lab
Teachers College, Columbia University
PI: Dr. Randall Richardson
Conducted meta-analysis of psychological schema change through psychotherapy
Led literature search, screening process, data extraction, and statistical analyses
Manuscript writing and referencing
Publications and Presentations
Poster Presentations
Tay, C., Li, T., Tal, D., Feng, A., Misra, S., Le., PTD., Yang, L. (October 2020). Familismo and mental health discrimination: Implications for the treatment of severe mental illness in a Latin American context. E-Poster submitted to the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture 20th Annual Diversity Challenge.
Beck-Felts, K., Tay, C., Shagalow, S., Ifrah, C., Ospina, L., Kimhy, D. (October 2020). Impact of an aerobic exercise intervention on symptomatology in schizophrenia: A single-blind, randomized controlled pilot trial. Poster submitted to the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis 19th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, G.A.
Tay, C., Guo, Y. (October 2020). Psychosocial strategies for positive symptoms of psychosis endorsed by Internet forum users: A content analysis. Poster submitted to the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis 19th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, G.A.
Li, T., Tay, C., Eschliman, E., Grivel, M., Le, P.T., Yang, L.H. (October 2020). A systematic review: Challenges and opportunities in nonspecialists delivering evidence-based psychotherapy in low- and middle-income countries. Poster to be presented at APHA’s 2020 Convention, San Francisco, C.A.
Eschliman, E.L., Cho, Y., Tay, C., Li, T., Mui, A., Grivel, M., Le, P.T.D., & Yang, L.H. (August 2020). Barriers and facilitators of task-sharing interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. Poster to be presented at APA’s 2020 Convention (International Psychology Division), Washington, D.C.
Aragula, S., Figueira, C., Tay, C., Lu, P., Blasco, D., Le, P.T.D., Yang, L.H. (August 2020). Contextual issues affecting community reintegration for individuals with psychosis: perspectives of users in Chile and Brazil. Poster to be presented at APA’s 2020 Convention (Community Research and Action Division), Washington, D.C.
Eschliman, E.L., Tay, C., Choe, K., Mehta, H., Misra, S., Rampa, S., Ho-Foster, A.R., Blank, M.B., & Yang, L.H. (August 2020). The role of care bonds in HIV-related stigma’s effects on men in Botswana. Poster to be presented at APA’s 2020 Convention (Couple and Family Psychology Division), Washington, D.C.
Tay, C. (August 2020). Psychosocial strategies used by individuals with schizophrenia: A content analysis of Internet forum posts. Poster to be presented at the American Psychological Association Convention 2020, Washington, D.C.
Li, T., Tay, C. (May 2020). Psychological Distress Among Asian Immigrants: Examining the Role of Family Cohesion and Social Support. Poster presented at the 32nd Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Chicago, I.L.
Tay, C., Tan, R., Gao, Y., Li, T., Burkhard, P. (April 2020). Family functioning and psychotic experiences across a racially-diverse sample in the United States. E-Poster presented at the 2020 Congress of the Schizophrenia International Research Society.
Education
MA Teachers College, Columbia University
Research Methods Concentration
GPA: 4.18
Activities: Psi Chi (President)
September 2019 - May 2021 (Expected)
BS Stern School of Business, New York University
August 2011 - December 2014
Finance and Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.74
Psychology GPA: 3.80
Study Abroad: New York University in Prague (Spring 2013)
Summer Programs: Harvard University (Summer 2012)
Activities: Social Impact Council (President), Pride Corp (Vice President), Women in Business (Secretary), Singapore Students Association (Treasurer)
Teaching Experience
Roles & Responsibilities
January 2020 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Personality and Behavior Change, Teachers College, Columbia University
Facilitated weekly class discussion to help guide students into critical, explorative facets of content
Met students outside of class to develop understanding of content as well as writing coaching
Prepared teaching tools and resources for adjunct faculty members
Jan 2012 - May 2012
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Stern Social Solutions Lab, Stern School of Business, New York University
Facilitated class discussion on social impact in business and entrepreneurship
Organized field trips and service opportunities at social enterprises in Greenwich Village
Advanced knowledge of related topics within and abreast of course content
Professional Experience
Roles & Responsibilities
The following is an outline of my work experience in the financial sector. My core competencies were financial modeling and analysis.
Each role provided an opportunity to learn, grow, and continue developing as a person and a professional. Take a look to learn more.
2016 - 2018
Assistant Vice President
Special Situations and Distressed Credit Trading, Barclays Capital, New York, NY
Allocated portfolio across distressed credit and special situations investment opportunities
Performed rigorous and detailed financial analyses by building financial models for cashflow analyses
Provided strategic investment recommendations to hedge fund clients
2014 - 2016
Financial Restructuring Analyst
Financial Restructuring Group, Houlihan Lokey Capital, New York, NY
Worked 100+ hours/week on 10+ restructuring situations with a combined enterprise value of over $30bn
Built detailed financial models to predict future financial profitability and cash flow
Performed rigorous technical valuation analyses of companies and joint venture interests in diverse industries
Summer 2013
Private Equity Fund-of-Funds Analyst
Bessemer Trust, New York, NY
Evaluated over $3bn worth of investments in private equity funds across size, strategy, and geography
Reviewed private equity firms’ portfolio financial performance and operational strategy for investment
Created publications for year-end fund reviews, presentations, and corporate communications presentations
Spring 2013
Venture Capital Associate Analyst
Credo Ventures, Prague, Czechia
Analyzed investment memoranda from seed-stage technology start-up companies
Created investment theses and prepared presentations on potential acquisition and investment targets
Organized start-up events and networking sessions to build the Central European entrepreneurship community
Fall 2012
Investment Banking Analyst Intern
Marlin & Associates, New York, NY
Performed analysis for 10 buy- and sell-side M&A transactions within technology and healthcare industries
Conducted company profiling and research to search for investors and identify potential acquisitions
Performed valuation analysis for companies using public comparables analysis
Summer 2012
Wholesale Banking Summer Research Analyst
Aite Group, Boston, MA
Contributed to 3 Impact Reports on credit card companies and loan origination solutions
Conducted research into mortgages, commercial and consumer banking in the North American region
Surveyed over 50 vendors to examine technology for consumer and mortgage origination processing
Recognitions
My Achievements
Leadership
2019- President, Psi Chi, Teachers College, Columbia University
2013-2014 President, NYU Social Impact Council
2014 Vice-President, NYU Pride Corp
2011-2013 Treasurer, NYU Singapore Students’ Association
2011-2013 Secretary, NYU Undergraduate Stern Women in Business
Mentorship
2015- Beta Alpha Psi Alumni Mentoring Program
2016-2018 Barclays Sophomore Mentoring Program
Honors
2015 Dean’s Honor Key, New York University Stern School of Business
2011-2014 Dean’s List, New York University Stern School of Business (All semesters)
2014 NYU Stern ISP Consulting Competition (Regional 1st)
2013 Traders@MIT 2013 (12th overall)
2013 Credit Suisse Investment Banking Competition 2013
2013 PwC Mission Challenge 2013
2012 Beta Alpha Psi Platinum Member
2012 PwC Management Consulting Competition 2012 (3rd place)
2011 Startup @ Singapore (2nd place)
2010 Stanford Book Prize (Finalist)
2010 Raffles Asia Programme (Finalist)
Grants
2018 Teachers College Scholarship
2012 NYU Stern Social Solutions Lab / Microgrant Program
2011, 2012 NYU Stern Social Impact Stipend
Professional Organizations
2019- Campus Ambassador
2019- American Psychological Association
2019- Association for Psychological Science
2015-2018 Turnaround Management Association
2015-2018 100 Women in Finance
2012- Beta Alpha Psi
My Skills
Abilities and Interests
Statistics & Modeling
Microsoft Excel
SPSS
R
VBA
Matlab
Clinical Research
EPIC
REDCap
Peer review
Pre-screening
MINI administration
IRB submissions
NIMH grants
(R01, R21)
Interests
Rock Climbing
Snowboarding
Scuba Diving (PADI Divemaster)
Yoga (Certified Level 1 instructor)
Volunteering abroad
(South Africa, Belize, Peru, the Philippines)