Miyako Lee

D1 Student-Athlete & Psychology Major at UW Madison | Aspiring I/O Psychologist | Interested in Workplace Performance & Team Dynamics

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

Psychology student with a passion for understanding human behavior, especially in high-performance and team environments. As a Division I student-athlete, I’ve developed discipline, resilience, and the ability to perform consistently under pressure while working closely within a team toward shared goals. I’m particularly interested in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and how motivation, leadership, and mindset influence performance and workplace dynamics. I’m driven by opportunities to apply psychology in real-world organizational settings and am actively seeking experience in team-based, operational, and people-focused roles.

Experience

  • Intern for Gifted Education at St. Louis Association for Gifted Education (SAGE)
    Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 · 2 mos

    Supported children on the autism spectrum in developing time-management and budgeting skills while completing online summer school coursework. Led anger management sessions focused on helping students recognize emotional triggers and build healthy coping strategies. Collaborated with a partner on a project analyzing observations of Dr. Meyo’s group therapy sessions to better understand clinical approaches. Presented behavioral observations of clients to my supervisor to support ongoing case evaluations. Assisted in the diagnostic process by organizing and interpreting client information provided by my supervisor to contribute to informed assessment decisions.

  • Camp Staff – UW–Madison Women’s Rowing Camps at University of Wisconsin–Madison Athletics
    Jun 2025 - Jun 2025 · 1 mo

    Lived with athletes during summer rowing camps and took an active leadership role in managing day-to-day camp life. Supported coaching staff by helping run land-based training sessions, reinforcing instructions, and keeping athletes focused and accountable throughout the day. Led by example in creating structure, energy, and consistency across a demanding schedule. Served as a go-to mentor for campers and prospective recruits, answering questions about collegiate rowing and the recruiting process and helping them navigate the transition into a high-performance environment. Also took initiative in organizing team-building and social activities to strengthen group connection and overall camp culture.

  • YMCA of the USA (Wilton, Connecticut, United States)
    • YMCA Daycare and nursery manager
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos

      Provided care for infants and toddlers, including feeding, changing diapers, playing, and napping. Managed situations and check-ins with parents and children

    • YMCA Camp Gordyland, Camp Counselor & Para Counselor
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos

      Summer camp counselor helping 1st-2nd grade children and those with special needs participate in camp activities and interact with others.

  • Medical Researcher at National Student Leadership Conference
    Jul 2022 - Jul 2022 · 1 mo

    Selected to participate in the NSLC program at Northwestern University, conducting monkeypox research, dissecting organs, and practicing patient diagnosis in simulated emergencies.