STANDOUT AWARD
The Saybrook Standout Award highlights students conducting outstanding research, community service, or work in their respective career field. Saybrook Standout Recipinets will be highlighted at Saybrook Board of Trustees meetings. The recipient will have 10-15 minutes to present their accomplishment(s) to the Board and facilitate Q&A. The recipient will also be presented with an award and will be featured on the Saybrook Community Site and all university social media platforms.
Nomination Process
Each department chair will nominate student(s) who standout in the department. The nomination will include a detailed summary of the student’s achievement(s), specifically focusing on how the student’s work embodies Saybrook’s mission and vision and how they are positively contributing to the body of knowledge, community, or career field.
Saybrook standout award recipients
The Saybrook Standout Committee is pleased to announce Devan Livaudais.
In the final semester of his MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, Devan Livaudais is deeply committed to advancing mental health practices for queer and neurodivergent communities. With aspirations to pursue a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Devan’s academic and professional pursuits are driven by a dedication to transformative research and education in mental health, particularly for marginalized groups.
Devan’s career goal is to establish a mental health center dedicated to queer and neurodivergent individuals. This vision stems from a personal connection and a profound commitment to the well-being of these communities. Through his work, Devan aims to make significant contributions to the field of mental health, ensuring that services are inclusive, affirming, and responsive to the unique needs of minoritized and neurodivergent individuals.
Congratulations, Devan!