Priyanka Prasanna Acharya
Priyanka Prasanna Acharya is pursuing a Psychology major (BSc Hon) at Krea University with interdisciplinary coursework in Biology and Business Studies. She brings a well-rounded academic foundation and a strong focus on Sports Psychology. Her passion for this field is matched by hands-on experience gained through internships with sports psychologists and targeted training in research and mental health support. Experienced in leading sports events, coordinating and organising mental health awareness initiatives and facilitating skills training as first-level mental health support for students.
Internship(Duration)
University Sports Club Core Committee
Club Representative
2021 - 2024
• Led a team of 25 individuals across team and individual sports
• Collaborated with 15 student run clubs to improve engagement in sports
• Built an active sports culture on campus
• Launched University Sports Fest, Inter-University Events, and flagship leagues
• Secured sponsorships from Pepsico and Decathlon
• Mediated between students and management for event organisation
TRIJOG - Know Your Mind
Mental Health Intern
February 2023 - July 2023
• Administering the backend operations encompassing counseling sessions, liaising with psychologists, coordinating the distribution of mental well-being check-ins to clients
• Engaging in research hut conferences and observership to enhance professional acumen regarding the field
Inclusive Learning Support
Peer Support Volunteer (PSV)
October 2023 - Present
• Provide first-level mental health support to students, ensuring proper referrals
• Completed Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) training to manage mental health concerns ethically
• Conduct peer support sessions in emergencies, adhering to ethical guidelines
GRIT Sport & Exercise Psychology Consultancy
Sports Psychology Research Intern
Jun 2024 - September 2024
• Conducted foundational research on athlete burnout and overtraining
• Focused on football, gathering primary and secondary data to analyse the mental, physical and situational demands on players
• Researched athlete burnout, with a focus on captain pressure and team demands in football
• Analysed case studies
Club Representative
2021 - 2024
• Led a team of 25 individuals across team and individual sports
• Collaborated with 15 student run clubs to improve engagement in sports
• Built an active sports culture on campus
• Launched University Sports Fest, Inter-University Events, and flagship leagues
• Secured sponsorships from Pepsico and Decathlon
• Mediated between students and management for event organisation
TRIJOG - Know Your Mind
Mental Health Intern
February 2023 - July 2023
• Administering the backend operations encompassing counseling sessions, liaising with psychologists, coordinating the distribution of mental well-being check-ins to clients
• Engaging in research hut conferences and observership to enhance professional acumen regarding the field
Inclusive Learning Support
Peer Support Volunteer (PSV)
October 2023 - Present
• Provide first-level mental health support to students, ensuring proper referrals
• Completed Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) training to manage mental health concerns ethically
• Conduct peer support sessions in emergencies, adhering to ethical guidelines
GRIT Sport & Exercise Psychology Consultancy
Sports Psychology Research Intern
Jun 2024 - September 2024
• Conducted foundational research on athlete burnout and overtraining
• Focused on football, gathering primary and secondary data to analyse the mental, physical and situational demands on players
• Researched athlete burnout, with a focus on captain pressure and team demands in football
• Analysed case studies
Projects & Work
• Four-time National Champion in gymnastics.
• Captain of the National Team at the Khelo India Youth Games
• Selected as the Sports Captain in student government for three consecutive years
• Three years consecutive sports captain in High school as a member of student government
• Fundraised for Habitat for Humanity during Covid-19 and supported girl child education initiatives
• Provided educational support to middle and high school students through an NGO - Tarunya Foundation
• Led mental health awareness campaigns in schools
• Mentored students in critical thinking and case-based learning
• Served as a buddy mentor for newly admitted students, guiding them through university programs
• Mentored individuals in improving English language skills and building confidence as a conversational partner
• Captain of the National Team at the Khelo India Youth Games
• Selected as the Sports Captain in student government for three consecutive years
• Three years consecutive sports captain in High school as a member of student government
• Fundraised for Habitat for Humanity during Covid-19 and supported girl child education initiatives
• Provided educational support to middle and high school students through an NGO - Tarunya Foundation
• Led mental health awareness campaigns in schools
• Mentored students in critical thinking and case-based learning
• Served as a buddy mentor for newly admitted students, guiding them through university programs
• Mentored individuals in improving English language skills and building confidence as a conversational partner