Emerging Leadership
The Emerging Leadership Program at Greenwich Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offers students and early-career professionals meaningful opportunities to learn, create, and lead at the intersection of mental health, innovation, and community impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaborative projects, participants develop practical skills, explore their interests, and help shape the future of mental healthcare.
How to apply
We welcome applications from motivated undergraduate students, graduate students, and early-career professionals who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow.
While academic achievement is valued, we place equal importance on curiosity, initiative, professionalism, creativity, humility, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as opportunities become available.
Application materials
Please submit the following:
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A Cover Letter (1–2 pages) describing your educational and professional background, your interest in the Emerging Leaders Program, the track you are applying for and why, and what you hope to contribute and learn
- Portfolio or Work Samples (optional, but encouraged for applicants to the Media, Arts & Creative Design track) — writing samples, photography, graphic design, video projects, websites, or other creative work
- One Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, supervisor, coach, or mentor who can speak to your character, work ethic, or leadership potential
Selection process
Qualified applicants may be invited to interview with members of the GCAP team. Selected participants are matched with projects based on organizational priorities, individual strengths, interests, and track availability.
How to submit application
Please email your application materials to support@greenwichchildpsych.com with the subject line “Emerging Leaders Application — Your Name.”
Program Tracks
Participants apply to one of three specialized tracks, chosen to match their interests and career goals.
Athlete Mindset & Performance Psychology
Explore the intersection of mental health, performance psychology, leadership, and youth athletics. Participants contribute to educational initiatives, program development, athlete resources, and community outreach — helping young athletes build resilience, confidence, and peak performance on and off the field.
Leadership, Operations & Innovation
Discover how a modern healthcare organization is built and sustained. Participants gain experience in organizational leadership, patient experience, systems improvement, healthcare operations, technology integration, artificial intelligence, and other initiatives shaping the future of mental healthcare.
Media, Arts & Creative Design
Use creativity to advance mental health awareness and education. Participants collaborate on graphic design, painting, photography, videography, branding, storytelling, website development, social media, and educational resources that communicate complex mental health concepts in engaging, accessible ways.
