Kendall Abell

Adviser: Dr. Elena Savina
Education: M.P.S., Clinical Psychological Science, University of Maryland, 2022, B.A., Psychology, University of Maryland, 2021 
Prior Experience: Intake Coordinator, Children’s Group Therapy Assistant, Research Assistant & ADHD, Coach- UMD ADHD Program, Selective Mutism Camp Counselor, Crisis Text Line Volunteer 
Research Interests: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Anxiety disorders, Dissemination & Implementation, Treatment accessibility, Social-emotional learning

Nino Mikaia

Adviser: Dr. Trevor Stokes 
Education: Master’s Degree, Child and Adolescent Psychological Assessment and Counseling, Tbilisi State University, Georgia, 2019-2021, Master’s Degree, Education Administration, Ilia State University, Georgia, 2010-2012, Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, Uznadze Educational Institute of Clinical, General, and Applied Psychology, Georgia, 2003-2007 
Prior Experience: Psychologist, Psycho-educational evaluation of children with disabilities and special educational needs, McLain Association for Children (MAC Georgia), Tbilisi, Georgia, Trainer, Design and implement training programs related to the behavioral management, inclusive education practices, and team-based approaches to disability support, McLain Association for Children (MAC Georgia), Tbilisi, Georgia, Coordinator, The adaptation and norming of the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, McLain Association for Children (MAC Georgia), Tbilisi, Georgia, Psychologist, Consultations for parents regarding child behavior management, Applied Psychology and Research Center, Tbilisi, Georgia 
Research Interests: Applied Behavior, Analysis Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Teacher-Child Interaction Therapy, Children with special needs, Parent Support

Lauren Shoss

Adviser: Dr. Robert Harmison 
Education: M.Ed Counseling and Sports Psychology, Boston University, 2023, BHSc, Honors Health Sciences, McMaster University, 2021 
Prior Experience: Sports Psychology Consultant, Boston University Athletics, Co-Founder of Zhilkin’s Vision, est. 2022, Sports Psychology Consultant, Emmanuel College Athletics, Sports Psychology Consultant, Boston Hockey Academy, Partial Hospitalization Program Clinical Mental Health Intern, Arbour Counseling Services, Sports Psychology Consultant, Davidson College Athletics, Research Assistant, Boston University Center for Future Readiness 
Research Interests: Athlete mental health and wellbeing, Athletic identity and career transitions, Accessibility of mental health resources in sport & performance organizations, Intersection of athletic identity with other identities (e.g., race, gender, etc.)

William Moncure

Adviser: Dr. Anne Stewart
Education: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Graduate Certificate in Addiction Counseling 
Prior Experience: I have experience in clinical practice working with child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. My experience includes in-patient psychiatric acute care, residential and outpatient addiction counseling, and working with clients with severe mental illnesses. I have also given presentations on the ethics of restraint use in psychiatric hospitals and group counseling for addictions. 

Research Interests: My research interests include mood disorder treatment, differential diagnosis, ethics, addiction treatment, and interventions for individuals with SMI.

Jennifer Nelson-Faulconer

Adviser: Dr. Anne Stewart 
Education: Ed.S., School Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, B.A., Psychology and Sociology (double major), University of Colorado, Boulder, magna cum laude 
Prior Experience: Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), Bilingual Assessment Team, Boulder Valley Schools, Lead Psychologist, Boulder Valley Schools, MTSS and Psychological/Cognitive Assessment, Colorado, Virginia, Rhode Island, Group and Individual Counseling, K-12 
Research Interests: Play therapy, Caretaker-child attachment, The intersection of play and self-regulation, Equitable access to trauma-informed care practices, Family, school, and community collaboration

Tahlia Wilson-Nealy

Adviser: Dr. Robert Harmison 
Education: M.S. Sport and Performance Psychology, California Baptist University, 2020, B.A. General Studies-Emphasis: Kinesiology, Texas Christian University, 2019 
Prior Experience: Student Athlete Success Coordinator - Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC, Graduate Mental Performance Intern- California Baptist University, Riverside 
Research Interests: Sport Psychology, Mental Toughness, Student-athlete mental health and well-being, Athlete identity and transition

Luke Badley

Adviser: Dr. Trevor Stokes 
Education: Advanced degree: MSW, Clinical Social Work, West Virginia University, Bachelor’s degree: BS, Biblical Studies, Clarks Summit University, 2011 
Prior Experience: Parent Child Interaction Therapy therapist and trainer, Therapist and outreach worker for people who use substances, Outpatient child and adolescent therapist, Community trainer and organizer for Parent Child Interaction Therapy trainings 
Research Interests: Child behavior problems, Autism, Substance Use, Child and Family Continuum of Care

Julia Linger

Adviser: Dr. Anne Stewart 
Education: M.A. Mental Health Counseling, Boston College, 2021, B.A. Psychology, University of Virginia, 2017 
Prior Experience: Clinical Intern, The Gifford School (Woburn, MA), Research Assistant, Youth Meaning and Purpose Laboratory (Boston College), Educational and therapeutic services for nonspeaking autistic children (Arlington, VA), Research Assistant, Early Development Laboratory (University of Virginia) 
Research Interests: Play therapy, Children with disabilities, Parenting interventions, Feminist therapy

Emery Q. Brautigan

Internship Site: Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland
Adviser: Dr. Trevor Stokes 
Education: M.S.Ed., Counseling and Mental Health Services, University of Pennsylvania, 2019, B.A., Psychology, Kenyon College 
Prior Experience: In-home Behavioral Therapist for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, San Bernardino, CA, Counseling Intern at Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School, Philadelphia, PA, Research Assistant 
Research Interests: Early intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Child-Centered Play Therapy

Tiffany Pempek Rahl

Internship Site: Family Service & Guidance Center in Topeka, KS
Adviser: Dr. Elena Savina 
Education: Ph.D., Psychology (developmental focus), University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2007, M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Dayton, 2003, B.S., Psychology, University of Dayton, 2000 
Prior Experience: Psychology professor (Hollins University, with tenure; Otterbein University), Post-doctoral researcher (Children’s Digital Media Center, Georgetown University) 
Research Interests: Attachment, executive functioning and emotion regulation in children, parent-child interaction, parent support and training

Tara Rajogopal

Internship Site: William & Mary Counseling Center in Williamsburg, Virginia
Adviser: Dr. Elena Savina 
Education: M.A. in Education, Stanford University, 2020, B.A. in Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 2017 
Prior Experience: Researcher, Cohen Lab, Stanford University, CA, Student Coordinator, Penn Resilience Program, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania, PA, Co-leader of campus meditation and wellness club, University of Pennsylvania, PA, Research Assistant, Duckworth Lab and Hunt Lab, University of Pennsylvania, PA 
Research Interests: Social-emotional learning, Mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches, 
Attachment, Trauma and resilience, Multicultural competence