Top Talent like Sydney are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Sydney Conroy, LMHC

Project Manager
Data Analyst
Copywriter
San Diego, CA, US
Project Management
Project Development
Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking
Data Analysis
Therapeutics
Academic Research
Academic Papers
Writing
Instagram
Content Development
Research
Community Building
Instagram Reels
Content Writing
LinkedIn
Content Creation
Social Media
Mental Health Resources
Psychology
Mental Health
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
PhD | Therapist | Writer | Content Creator | Play Advocate | Researcher
You'll find a mosaic of interests and experiences here: mental health, play, education, healing, public health, psychological trauma, politics, tech and social media/content creation. My journey has spanned three countries, five universities, and promises to continue down paths and roads that allow me to bring together the knowledge I've gathered from where I've been before. I have recently completed my PhD at the University of Cambridge with the Centre for Play in Education, Development, and Learning (PEDAL). My doctoral research spans collective trauma, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on play therapists, and exploring children's perspectives of the pandemic impact on their mental health through play-based research. To bring more play into the world is part of my life's work, and one avenue I've tried since the start of my PhD is publishing about children's films in academic journals. Using media to explore education around psychological complex topics, I've published on how films such as Inside Out (JAACAP) and Encanto (JCAMH) could support conversations and healing within families. The latter paper was covered by The Times and local BBC radio. With content creation, I've leveraged social media to build community and bring exposure to mental health in academia, not fitting into one specific field with interests, international student life, and encouraged more play. The account, formerly @acambridgechronicle, was featured in Varsity and described as a space to breathe between lectures and supervisions.

Work History

C

Research Supervisor

Children's Therapy CentreSupport final year master's students in psychotherapy at Children's Therapy Centre (CTC), Ireland's foremost provider of training in play therapy, in the development of their research question, ethics, data collection, data analysis, and thesis write up.
M

Core Associate

mpathicAs part of the clinical core team, I primarily complete data annotation for mpathic's life sciences data that supports the development of mTrial and mConsult.
I

Content Creator (Mental Health & Education)

Instagram + TikTok + Substack + Threads + LinkedInMental health, play advocacy, and soft academia - the focus of all my social media platforms is to encourage people to feel their feelings, learn in public, and model navigating a different way to exist in education (aka when you feel better you do better). 10K combined audience across platforms.
U

Dissertation Supervisor

University of CambridgeOct 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 8 mosSupported the development of research questions, data collection methods, data analysis methods, dissertation write-up, and editorial support. Evaluated projects for ethical standards and accreditation requirements (British Psychological Society) Advised research projects and monitor progress through the course of eight months
O

Research Consultant

OursMar 2022 - Dec 2022 • 10 mosCreated two market surveys to explore topics such as play in relationships, advice that newly engaged couples were seeking, and the choices that kept couples together in marriage. Collated and analyzed the data into accessible blog posts to share findings and inform social media posts.
E

Therapist

Eastside Play TherapyOct 2020 - Aug 2021 • 11 mos
N

Child, Youth & Family Therapist

NavosJun 2019 - Jul 2020 • 1 yr 2 mosSpecializations: Play therapy, Sand tray therapy, Child-Parent Relationship therapy
N

Child, Youth, & Family Therapist/ Case Manager

NavosMay 2019 - Jun 2019 • 2 mos
N

Intern CYF Therapist

NavosOct 2018 - May 2019 • 8 mosMaintains primary case responsibility and authority for assigned caseload. Develops problem-focused, strength-based, goal-oriented service plans which address the specific needs of the client. Provides services primarily at an office and school-based location, but can at times be delivered in the community or home. Provides services within a trauma-informed framework, promotes client voice and wellness, respects client culture and client choice.
C

Therapeutic Classroom Teacher

ChildhavenSep 2017 - Oct 2018 • 1 yr 2 mosChildhaven is a facility dedicated to healing children and their families to stop the cycle of abuse and trauma, providing many layers of service to children and families including: daily transportation, therapeutic services, family case management, and wraparound services. My job was to provide services one-on-one for an autistic child who sustained brain trauma to foster the development of attachment, positive self-esteem, self-confidence, communication skills and meets the individual goals for the child.

Education

U

University of Cambridge

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Education2021 - 2024
A

Antioch University Seattle

Play Therapy Certificate2019 - 2020
S

Seattle University

Master of Arts - MA, Psychology2017 - 2019
M

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Psychology2013 - 2017
J

John Cabot University

Study Abroad Semester

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

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PhD | Therapist | Writer | Content Creator | Play Advocate | Researcher
You'll find a mosaic of interests and experiences here: mental health, play, education, healing, public health, psychological trauma, politics, tech and social media/content creation. My journey has spanned three countries, five universities, and promises to continue down paths and roads that allow me to bring together the knowledge I've gathered from where I've been before. I have recently completed my PhD at the University of Cambridge with the Centre for Play in Education, Development, and Learning (PEDAL). My doctoral research spans collective trauma, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on play therapists, and exploring children's perspectives of the pandemic impact on their mental health through play-based research. To bring more play into the world is part of my life's work, and one avenue I've tried since the start of my PhD is publishing about children's films in academic journals. Using media to explore education around psychological complex topics, I've published on how films such as Inside Out (JAACAP) and Encanto (JCAMH) could support conversations and healing within families. The latter paper was covered by The Times and local BBC radio. With content creation, I've leveraged social media to build community and bring exposure to mental health in academia, not fitting into one specific field with interests, international student life, and encouraged more play. The account, formerly @acambridgechronicle, was featured in Varsity and described as a space to breathe between lectures and supervisions.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Sydney are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Sydney Conroy, LMHC

Project Manager
Data Analyst
Copywriter
San Diego, CA, US
Project Management
Project Development
Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking
Data Analysis
Therapeutics
Academic Research
Academic Papers
Writing
Instagram
Content Development
Research
Community Building
Instagram Reels
Content Writing
LinkedIn
Content Creation
Social Media
Mental Health Resources
Psychology
Mental Health
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Research Supervisor

Children's Therapy CentreSupport final year master's students in psychotherapy at Children's Therapy Centre (CTC), Ireland's foremost provider of training in play therapy, in the development of their research question, ethics, data collection, data analysis, and thesis write up.
M

Core Associate

mpathicAs part of the clinical core team, I primarily complete data annotation for mpathic's life sciences data that supports the development of mTrial and mConsult.
I

Content Creator (Mental Health & Education)

Instagram + TikTok + Substack + Threads + LinkedInMental health, play advocacy, and soft academia - the focus of all my social media platforms is to encourage people to feel their feelings, learn in public, and model navigating a different way to exist in education (aka when you feel better you do better). 10K combined audience across platforms.
U

Dissertation Supervisor

University of CambridgeOct 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 8 mosSupported the development of research questions, data collection methods, data analysis methods, dissertation write-up, and editorial support. Evaluated projects for ethical standards and accreditation requirements (British Psychological Society) Advised research projects and monitor progress through the course of eight months
O

Research Consultant

OursMar 2022 - Dec 2022 • 10 mosCreated two market surveys to explore topics such as play in relationships, advice that newly engaged couples were seeking, and the choices that kept couples together in marriage. Collated and analyzed the data into accessible blog posts to share findings and inform social media posts.
E

Therapist

Eastside Play TherapyOct 2020 - Aug 2021 • 11 mos
N

Child, Youth & Family Therapist

NavosJun 2019 - Jul 2020 • 1 yr 2 mosSpecializations: Play therapy, Sand tray therapy, Child-Parent Relationship therapy
N

Child, Youth, & Family Therapist/ Case Manager

NavosMay 2019 - Jun 2019 • 2 mos
N

Intern CYF Therapist

NavosOct 2018 - May 2019 • 8 mosMaintains primary case responsibility and authority for assigned caseload. Develops problem-focused, strength-based, goal-oriented service plans which address the specific needs of the client. Provides services primarily at an office and school-based location, but can at times be delivered in the community or home. Provides services within a trauma-informed framework, promotes client voice and wellness, respects client culture and client choice.
C

Therapeutic Classroom Teacher

ChildhavenSep 2017 - Oct 2018 • 1 yr 2 mosChildhaven is a facility dedicated to healing children and their families to stop the cycle of abuse and trauma, providing many layers of service to children and families including: daily transportation, therapeutic services, family case management, and wraparound services. My job was to provide services one-on-one for an autistic child who sustained brain trauma to foster the development of attachment, positive self-esteem, self-confidence, communication skills and meets the individual goals for the child.

Education

U

University of Cambridge

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Education2021 - 2024
A

Antioch University Seattle

Play Therapy Certificate2019 - 2020
S

Seattle University

Master of Arts - MA, Psychology2017 - 2019
M

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Psychology2013 - 2017
J

John Cabot University

Study Abroad Semester

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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