All Students

Hometown: Canton, MI
Education: B.S. in Neuroscience, Michigan State University
Advisor: Dr. Victoria Scott
Program Track: Clinical

Research Interests: My research interests include examining how social determinants of health influence the development of psychopathology in children with chronic illnesses and using this information to develop and test programs to improve access to pediatric mental health services through community-based research methods.

Hobbies: Running, baking, and crocheting cute things to give to my friends!

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: York, PA
Education: B.B.A. in Marketing, Temple University; M.S. in Psychology, Drexel University
Advisor: Dr. Ryan Kilmer
Program Track: Clinical

Research Interests: Pediatric mental health and developmental outcomes, community-based interventions, and the intersection of chronic illness and well-being.

Hobbies: Reading, art, yoga, hiking, exploring new coffee shops, and thrifting.

Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA
Education: B.A. in Psychology, California State University, Long Beach
Advisor: Drs. Jennifer Webb and V. Gil-Rivas
Program Track: Clinical

Research Interests: The effects of societal body standards and intraminority stress on gay men of color’s body image, the association between physical appearance and in-group belonging, and strategies to effectively promote positive body image and reduce disordered eating.

Hobbies: Going to the beach, concerts, and museums.

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, and settings that decrease loneliness, isolation, and anomie, and support social cohesion, sense of community, and both political and economic democracy in diverse societies. Also interested in how these factors relate to participatory practices in businesses, particularly those structured as cooperatives.

Hobbies: Woodworking; writing & reading poetry for open mics, etc.; Irish history & culture (playing the guitar & bodhrán, or Irish drum); hanging around with my dog, Inis; traveling to less-common places; watching political dramas (h/t Madam Secretary & Rebellion)

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: 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

Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Education: B.S. in Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Amy Peterman & Dr. Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling
Program Track: Clinical
Research Interests: Violence exposure and resiliency; mental health amongst Muslim Americans

Hobbies: Playing sports, video games, hiking

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 to read fiction, listen to music from every decade, go on runs, and watch reality TV!

Hometown: Montpelier, VA
Education: B.S. in Psychology at the College of William and Mary
Advisor: Dr. Victoria Scott
Program Track: Clinical
Research Interests: Narrative approaches to health and behavior change, life-story and meaning-making frameworks, community-based trauma-informed care, peer-based mental health training & psychoeducation
Hobbies: Teaching yoga, creative writing & poetry, spontaneous live music, being with her dog by the ocean, building community, outdoor adventure and immersion

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Education:

• B.S. in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• M.S. in Experimental Psychology from William & Mary

Advisor: Dr. Erika Montanaro
Program Track: Clinical
Research Interests: Social justice and related impacts of social media usage

Hobbies: Yoga, gaming, watching reality TV