Students

Hometown: Miami, Fl Education: B.A. in Communication and Psychology, summa cum laude from Florida State University Advisor: Dr. Ryan KilmerProgram Track: CommunityResearch Interests: Education, evaluation of early childhood and prevention programs, and improving systematic injustices Hobbies: Staying active outdoors, eating and baking sweets, watching documentaries, and traveling as much as I can to learn about […]

Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA Education: Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Langhinrichsen-RohlingProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Institutional betrayal; disparities in healthcare; integrated care; trauma-informed care; chronic illness Hobbies: Playing with my dogs, hiking, kayaking, traveling, watching a good Netflix show, and drinking coffee

Hometown: Waxhaw, NC Education: Advisor: Dr. Doug Markant Program Track: Behavioral Science Research Interests: My research interests are on both the basic and applied sides of psychology research. I am interested in understanding the role of cognitive mechanisms in health outcomes, such as decision-making, cognitive bias, and emotion regulation. I aim to apply this understanding to health […]

Hometown: San Diego, CA Education: B.S. in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte Advisor: Dr. Doug Markant and Dr. Sara LevensProgram Track: Behavioral Science Research Interests: Cognitive psychology and the influence of attitudes and beliefs on behavior Hobbies: Guitar, reading, hanging out with my wife

Hometown: Mooresville, NC Education: Advisor: Dr. Doug MarkantProgram Track: Behavioral ScienceResearch Interests: I am a health behaviors researcher focused on operationalizing stress using the allostatic load model. My work examines how psychological constructs such as mindset and belongingness can be leveraged to manage and reduce stress. By exploring the interplay between these constructs, I aim […]

Hometown: Leipzig, Germany Education: B.A. in Psychology; B.S. in Exercise Science from Catawba College Advisor: Dr. Jane GaultneyProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Sleep quality and behaviors; inflammation; mindfulness practices, Down syndromeHobbies: Taking yoga and strength classes, trying new foods, playing with my quarantine puppy, Buster

Hometown: Wilmington, NC Education: B.A. in Psychology and Dance with a minor in Health Promotion, Education & Behavior, magna cum laude from University of South Carolina Advisor: Dr. V. Gil-RivasProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Chronic illness in adolescents and young adults, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other GI conditions, patient and self-advocacy, patient-provider relationships, adjustment disorder […]

Hometown: Lincoln, NE Education: BA Psychology, University of Colorado Boulder Advisor: Dr. George Demakis Program Track: Clinical Research Interests: neuropsychology, forensic psychology, traumatic brain injury, neuropsychology in diverse populations Hobbies: Indoor rock climbing, playing French horn, hanging out with my cats, writing, watching movies

Hometown: Greensboro, NC Education: B.A. in Art & Visual Culture and Psychology at Appalachian State University Advisor: Dr. Amy PetermanProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: The interaction between low SES, unstable housing, homelessness, health outcomes, and quality of life Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, knitting, pottery

Hometown: Baldwin, NYEducation: B.A. in Psychology and Spanish Language and Literature from Binghamton University Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Langhinrichsen-RohlingProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Intimate partner violence, consent, risk factors to sexual perpetration of violence, trauma informed careHobbies: Traveling, hiking, yoga, movie watching, spending time with people I love