Students

Hometown: Libertyville, IL Education: B.S. in Psychology, Minors in Biology and Family Development from The University of Dayton M.A. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Dayton Advisor: Dr. Jeanette Bennett Program Track: Behavioral Science Research Interests: Long-term effects of early adversity and trauma on health outcomes, identifying biomarkers of chronic disease, gene-environment interactions, mind-body interventions Hobbies: Weightlifting, listening to podcasts, trying […]

Hometown: Newton, MAEducation: B.A. in Psychology and Organizational Sciences from The George Washington University Advisor: Dr. Ryan Kilmer and Dr. Laura ArmstrongProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: The impact of youth risk and protective factors on health outcomes, and the development of community-driven prevention and intervention programs Hobbies: Crocheting, playing volleyball, hiking, exploring new places

Hometown: Rincon, GA Education: B.S. in Psychology from College of Coastal Georgia, Summa cum laude Advisor: Dr. Ryan KilmerProgram Track: CommunityResearch Interests: Positive youth development using strength-based approaches, protective factors for at-risk youth, effects of prosocial activities, and mentoring on empowerment and resilience in youth Hobbies: Upcycling, thrifting, gardening, cooking, climate advocacy

Hometown: Chambersburg, PA Education: Advisor: Dr. George DemakisProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Neuropsychology, Neuropsychological assessment of neurodegenerative disorders, Forensic neuropsychology Hobbies: Photography, travel, music, and spending time with my husband and 3 ferrets

Hometown: Staunton, VA Education: BA, Philosophy & Religion, James Madison Univ.; M.Ed., Community Development & Action, Vanderbilt Univ. Advisor: Dr. Andrew Gadaire Program Track: Community Research Interests: Sense of community, social cohesion, loneliness/isolation, and related constructs (eg, individualism, relational and political solidarity, pluralism), and implications for political and economic democracy. Specifically, understanding and developing practices, interventions, […]

Hometown: Jamaica, Queens, New York Education: Advisor: Dr. Jeanette BennettProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: The effects of stress and inflammation on cognition, the clinical use of biomarkers in neuropsychological testing Hobbies: Reading, spending time with family and friends, volunteering, traveling, dining out

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Education: Advisor: Dr. Sara LevensProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Applying Social Psychology approaches to understand and predict healthy/unhealthy behaviors, such as exercise or smoking Hobbies: Playing guitar and collecting records

Hometown: Irmo, SC Education: B.A. in Psychology from Winthrop University Advisor: Dr. Jennifer WebbProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Eating disorders specifically in women of color, weight bias, and weight stigma Hobbies: Any outdoor activities, exploring new restaurants, coloring

Hometown: Birmingham, AL Education: B.S. in Psychology Advisor: Dr. Amy Peterman & Dr. Jennifer Langhinrichsen-RohlingProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Violence exposure and resiliency; mental health amongst Muslim Americans Hobbies: Playing sports, video games, hiking

Hometown: Charlotte, NC Education: Advisor: Dr. Sara LevensProgram Track: ClinicalResearch Interests: Social justice and related impacts of social media usage Hobbies: Yoga, gaming, watching reality TV