McKenna Vereeke
PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Hometown: Edwardsville, Illinois
Clinical Interest: Musicians, athletes, students, and populations that perform in any capacity - middle school to adult.
Research Interest: Strategies to navigate and manage performance anxiety.
Undergrad: Clinical/Counseling Psychology at the University of Illinois at Springfield
What did you think about UE after your campus visit?
I loved how intimate and beautiful the campus is!
Why did you choose to attend UE’s PsyD program over other graduate/doctoral programs?
I want to be a hand that helps guide the development of this newer program and be a voice for the student body. It was important to me to choose a school that would support my goals as a clinician, student, and person, and UE was the best choice.
What advice would you share with students going through the college search for graduate/doctoral programs?
Stay true to yourself. There is no audience to perform for, there is just you.
Why do you recommend UE?
The professors and staff here are dedicated to ensuring that students have the best education and experiences possible.
Hobbies:
I play violin for the UE Music Conservatory, and I love reading classics, baking cookies, and competing in the Miss America Opportunity!
