Meet the Interns of Summer 2023!

What We’ve Been Up To SUMMER 2023

Hello Fellow Somatopia Students,

Meet your summer 2023 internship crew here at Somatopia! The five of us have been working with Dr. Wong behind the scenes to bring new Somatopia content to your favorite social media platforms. As the year progresses, you may see short clips from various Somatopia classes, including the most recent Relational Trauma Skills Certificate Program, pop up while scrolling our social media pages. Everyone worked hard to bring you these videos and sow the seeds of Somatopia’s knowledge throughout the Internet. We also had a hand in the launch of Somatopia’s new and improved platform. Under Dr. Wong’s guidance, we learned so much about the inner workings of website creation, video editing, somatic psychology, and how best to facilitate the education of the entire Somatopia team. We are so grateful to be a part of Somatopia and create a more accessible educational platform for lovers of somatic psychology (like ourselves)! Thank you for your continued kindness and support as we continue to navigate this sphere and work alongside you to build a more loving, compassionate world.

Meet the SUMMER 2023 INTERNS

Serena Ramirez

Hello, my name is Serena, and I am the Lead Intern of the Summer Student Interns for 2023! I have been an intern here at Somatopia since January 2023, and I still find myself in awe of the loving and empathetic community Dr. Wong has built on this platform. I am more than grateful to be a part of this wonderful team; everyone listed below has been incredibly diligent, hard-working, and accountable during this process. And, of course, thank you, Dr. Wong, for being a beacon of light in the psychological world; your presence and ability to inspire never ceases to amaze me. I hope to see you all during the 2023 Core Skills Trauma Certificate Program!

Projects: Project Celebrate; Project Hollywood; Project Seed; Project Next Generation; Operation Reset; Project Hopscotch; Project Two-Shot; Student Intern Meeting Agendas; Project VideoAsk

Alexia Cravens

Hello, my name is Alexia, and I have absolutely loved being a part of the Education and Content Creation team as an intern at Somatopia! I am so appreciative of this beautiful community of empathetic individuals Dr. Wong has created here and am grateful for this opportunity to have learned so much about somatic therapy and trauma. Just being surrounded by such passionate and caring team members who share such a bright love for psychology and helping others has been amazing! It has been an eye-opening experience to learn so much about not only the consequential effects of trauma on the body but how we are able to heal and grow from our experiences. I hope that from our work on this platform, you too will gain insight into this fascinating world of somatic therapy.

Projects: Project Seed; Project Two-Shot; Project Hollywood (Operation Intro/Outro); Project Clean-Sheet; Project Next Generation; Project Launch; Project Hopscotch

Amisha Baidya

Hello, my name is Amisha, and I am a part of the Education and Content Creation team here at Somatopia! I had the pleasure of editing the courses and creating instructional videos for your understanding of not only the significant effects that trauma has on the body, but also how you are able to heal from your trauma. I am more than grateful to work alongside a diligent and motivated team of individuals while obtaining a valuable insight of clinical psychology from Dr. Wong. Our team has put their best foot forward and crafted videos to enable you to learn more about the world of Somatic therapy. I wish you all the best in your endeavors to learn how to heal through trauma and take away that your resilience goes beyond any challenges you have faced.

Projects: Project Seed; Project Two-Shot; Project Hopscotch (Safeport); Project Hollywood (Descript); Project Alumni Groups; Project Launch (Operation Staff up); Project Celebrate 

Aubree Peterson

Hello, my name is Aubree and I have loved being an Intern for Somatopia this past Summer 2023! I am grateful for the chance Dr. Wong has given me to get to know and work with some amazing people and mentors, himself included! These individuals have helped me create memories and gain knowledge that I am excited to take with me and to share with others. I have been so impressed by everything the Somatopia community has had to offer, including the space provided for acceptance and learning and the many helping hands along the way. My best wishes go out to all!

Projects: Project Celebrate; Project Seed; Project Ask (Projects Clearance & Gratitude); Project Next Generation; Project Hopscotch; Operations Back to the Future & Wormhole; Student Intern Meeting Summaries

Ryleigh Estep

Hello, my name is Ryleigh and I am so grateful to have been a part of the Somatopia team this summer! As an Education and Content Creation Intern, I have had the opportunity to work alongside my fellow interns to review, edit, and produce content for the platform to showcase all the knowledge it truly has to offer. Dr. Wong has created something truly phenomenal here that anyone can see he has put his heart and soul into. It has been so refreshing to learn about this side of psychology, and I cannot wait to see how far this platform will go!

Projects: Project Two-Shot, Project Seed, Project Hopscotch, Project Hollywood, Project Celebrate

A few words from the Founder

This summer, Somatopia was fortunate to host an exceptional group of interns. These 5 students worked diligently behind the scenes to enrich Somatopia's online offerings and improve the learning platform. They gained hands-on experience in education, psychology, video production, and more while bringing their unique talents to support Somatopia's mission.  We have been so lucky to have them!

 Serena Ramirez is a dedicated and inspiring leader. Her organization and accountability have been invaluable in coordinating the intern team. Serena's passion for somatic psychology is contagious.

Alexia Cravens brought enthusiasm and curiosity to every project. Her eye for detail and knack for creative solutions made Alexia an invaluable team member.

Amisha Baidya impressed with her diligence and motivation. Amisha's insights enriched our understanding of somatic therapy's power to heal trauma. Her dedication was instrumental to the team's success.

Aubree Peterson radiated positivity and warmth. Aubree's kindness and gratitude uplifted fellow interns. She embraced each task with care and compassion.

Ryleigh Estep was a thoughtful and meticulous worker. Ryleigh's work ethic and attention to quality ensured excellent outcomes. Her contributions deeply enriched the platform's offerings.

Each intern brought unique gifts that strengthened the team and advanced Somatopia's mission. We are lucky to have had such an amazing group this summer!

Dr. Albert Wong
Founder, Somatopia