Once Kalei Glozier took psychology courses at U-M, he discovered his passion for the field.
Originally a pre-pharmacy and pre-med student, Glozier said he became interested in wellness from a different angle.
Through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, the LSA senior from Fenton, Michigan, gained research experience on psychology projects related to safe spaces on campus and LGBTQ people’s perceptions of heterosexuality.
He also volunteers for U-M’s Spectrum Center, helping plan events for the campus’ LGBTQ community, including social mixers, discussions on HIV/AIDS and transgender awareness events.
Now majoring in psychology, sociology and women’s studies, Glozier hopes to use his skills and passion to specialize in the field of LGBTQ mental health and wellness.
“Working with the Spectrum Center, it gave me a lot of insight into the gaps in care for LGBTQ+ people,” Glozier said.
“As somebody that identifies as part of the queer community I’ve also experienced those gaps,” he added. “Participating in research my freshman year really helped me understand how LGBTQ people are studied in psychology and how that should be shifted and how it should be focused differently, encompassing different experiences and such.”
After graduation, Glozier plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and become a licensed therapist, teacher and researcher.
“I want to care for those who are in the community with me,” he said.
