Congratulations to Magaly Lizama Hernandez, the inaugural recipient of the Bernard L. Berkowitz Memorial award. Magaly is a Psychology major with a Social Welfare minor at UMBC at The Universities at Shady Grove, and Vice-President of the Psychology Student Association (PSA). Born in El Salvador and raised in Maryland for most of her life, Magaly is proud to be a first-generation college student. Her passion is rooted in serving the community, especially supporting young students and those in need. Through her academic journey and personal experiences, she is committed to making a positive impact by advocating for equitable access to education and mental health resources.