Students
Bridget Jules
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
Kelsey Julian
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 […]
Noa Leiter
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
Maegan (Mae) Mack
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
Brendan O'Connor
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, […]
Ameante Payen
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
Daniel Perkins
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
Sophie Pringle
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
Pedram Rastegar
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
Emily Rosado
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Education: B.A. in Psychology/Pre-medical sciences, Miami University (OH); M.A. in Psychology, Boston University Advisor: Dr. Scott Ravyts Program Track: Clinical Research Interests: I am interested in the biopsychosocial model of pain, specifically looking at psychological factors that may influence the pain experience and vice versa, and utilizing psychophysical measures. Hobbies: I love […]