>>MIMI: 0:00:01.359,0:00:06.466 My PFW psychology degree is making  a difference in the world of nonprofits. [Music] 0:00:08.788,0:00:14.240 After earning my bachelor's degree  in psychology, I began working as a match 0:00:14.240,0:00:22.470 support specialist at Big Brothers Big Sisters of  Northeast Indiana, where I connect kids with adult mentors. 0:00:22.470,0:00:30.080 I work with the child, parents, and mentor to  determine the best fit. I then help the child and 0:00:30.080,0:00:35.600 the mentor build on the things they have  in common and provide support to develop 0:00:35.600,0:00:37.196 a good relationship. 0:00:37.196,0:00:41.046 My favorite part of  the job is working with children, 0:00:41.046,0:00:46.276 and I often use my psychology education during these interactions. 0:00:46.276,0:00:52.178 I might model with a child what a healthy friendship with an adult looks like. 0:00:52.178,0:00:55.787 I've also helped mentors establish a reward system 0:00:55.787,0:01:01.359 for when the child displays a specific  behavior that we want to encourage. 0:01:01.359,0:01:06.644 For example, I have coached a mentor to reward good behavior, 0:01:06.644,0:01:11.416 such as not wandering off in public, by providing the child with praise 0:01:11.416,0:01:13.754 or buying the child's favorite meal. 0:01:13.754,0:01:19.857 Of course, I'm rewarded too — by seeing children learn positive behaviors 0:01:19.857,0:01:24.214 that will have a long lasting impact in their lives. 0:01:24.214,0:01:27.167 [Music]