Students
Hometown: Mooresville, NC
Education:
- B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- M.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Advisor: Dr. Doug Markant
Program Track: Behavioral Science
Research Interests:
Conceptualization of numbers and mathematics. The effects of natural number bias throughout life span. Creating and improving instructional strategies to identify and remediate deficits in numeracy. The impact of numbers on decision making.
Hobbies: Reading, exercise, painting models
Hometown: Leipzig, Germany
Education: B.A. in Psychology; B.S. in Exercise Science from Catawba College
Advisor: Dr. Jane Gaultney
Program Track: Clinical
Research Interests:
Sleep quality and behaviors; inflammation; mindfulness practices, Down syndrome
Current Practicum Placement: UNC Charlotte Counseling Center (CAPS)
Hobbies: 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. Virginia Gil-Rivas
Program Track: Clinical
Research 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
Hobbies: Workout classes, outdoor activities, reading fiction novels, drinking coffee, and exploring Charlotte
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Education: B.A. in Art & Visual Culture and Psychology at Appalachian State University
Advisor: Dr. Amy Peterman
Program Track: Clinical
Research Interests:
The interaction between low SES, unstable housing, homelessness, health outcomes, and quality of life
Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, knitting, pottery
Hometown: Baldwin, NY
Education: B.A. in Psychology and Spanish Language and Literature from Binghamton University
Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling
Program Track: Clinical
Research Interests:
Intimate partner violence, consent, risk factors to sexual perpetration of violence, trauma informed care
Current Practicum Placement: UNC Charlotte Counseling Center (CAPS)
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, yoga, movie watching, spending time with people I love
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 new restaurants, travel
Hometown: Newton, MA
Education: B.A. in Psychology and Organizational Sciences from The George Washington University
Advisor: Dr. Ryan Kilmer and Dr. Laura Armstrong
Program Track: Clinical
Research 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 Kilmer
Program Track: Community
Research 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:
- B.S. in Psychology (Neuroscience track) at Penn State
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Advisor: Dr. George Demakis
Program Track: Clinical
Research Interests:
Neuropsychology, Neuropsychological assessment of neurodegenerative disorders, Forensic neuropsychology
Hobbies: Photography, travel, music, and spending time with my husband and 3 ferrets
Hometown: Jamaica, Queens, New York
Education:
- B.A. from Queens College City University of New York
- M.A. from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Advisor: Dr. Jeanette Bennett
Program Track: Clinical
Research 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:
- B.S. in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh
- M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University
Advisor: Dr. Sara Levens
Program Track: Clinical
Research 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 Webb
Program Track: Clinical
Research Interests:
Eating disorders specifically in women of color, weight bias, and weight stigma
Hobbies: Any outdoor activities, exploring new restaurants, coloring