Counseling Psychology Students
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Diamond Brown Pronouns: they/them Year you entered the program: 2022 Hometown: Elyria, OH Research Interests: Black Queer individuals and their experiences with oppression, identity development, generational trauma Hobbies & Interests: The outdoors, watching movies, cooking Fun Fact: If I had the chance, I would submerge myself in an experience where I could exist amongst the creatures of the coral reef |
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Briana Joseph Pronouns: she/her/hers Year you entered the program: 2022 Hometown: Dallas, TX Research Interests: intimate partner violence, multiculturalism, prevention and intervention programming, trauma-informed care Hobbies & Interests: Traveling, staying active, reading, trying different foods |
Chris Ng Pronouns: he/him/his Year you entered the program: 2022 Hometown: Solon, OH Research Interests: Post-Tramatic Growth among sexual and racial minorities, minority stress, and the intersectionality between being a part of the LGB community and the Asian-American community. Hobbies & Interests: Yoga, meditation, cooking, baking, hiking, photography, singing, dancing, and exploring new places Fun Fact: I worked at Starbucks for a year as a student manager. So, I know how to make a mean cup of coffee and am an avid coffee fan. |
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Lorris Robinson Pronouns: he/him/his Year you entered the program: 2022 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Research Interests: My interest involves African American men going through Academia. Multiculturalism and youth outreach. Hobbies & Interests: Apex & Anime Fun Fact: I cannot and will not eat in the dark. |
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Abigail (Abby) Stark Pronouns: she/her Year you entered the program: 2022 Hometown: Rochester, NY Research Interests: Psychological components of aging & ageism in client-therapist relationships, multicultural competence, masculinity studies, rehabilitation models of incarceration Hobbies & Interests: Documentaries, road trips, jazz & classical music, reading, hiking Fun Fact: I broke my elbow in a hip-hop dance class in second grade. |
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Sianne Alexis Pronouns: she/her/hers Year you entered the program: 2021 Research Interests: Intersectionality; experiences of oppression, racism, trauma, and discrimination; health disparities among Black Women; empowerment Hobbies & Interests: Art, Anime, Movies & TV, Baking, Audiobooks |
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Hannah LaMack Pronouns: she/her/hers Year you entered the program: 2021 Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO Research Interests: religion, spirituality, psychological well-being, LGBTQ+ populations Hobbies & Interests: I love to crochet, spend time outside on walks or hikes, talk about the weather, get a little coffee, and listen to audiobooks and podcasts. Fun Fact: Though I lived in Colorado for most of my life, I have not once been skiing or snowboarding.
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Audrey Tesi Year you entered the program: 2021 Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN Research Interests: academic success, mental health issues related to cultural identities, intersectionality, cross cultural and liberation psychology, cultural identity development, forms of discrimination, coping mechanisms, multicultural counseling orientation, and interracial relationships Hobbies and Interests: Painting, journaling, hiking, reading, assembling puzzles, and traveling Fun Fact: I was on the quidditch team in college! |
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Auriel Jasper-Morris Year you entered the program: 2021 Hometown: Houston, TX Research Interests: intimate partner violence, trauma-informed care, prevention and intervention programming, and program evaluation. Hobbies and Interests: Trying new food places and traveling |
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Janessa Garcia Pronouns: they/them/theirs Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Hobbies/interests: I love to crochet and knit! my grandmother sparked my love for crochet 13 years ago when she first taught me. I also love watching movies! A movie I can watch again and again is "Meet the Robinsons"! |
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Keena Singletary Year you entered the program: 2020
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Yun Kai Chong (Ryan) Hometown: Singapore |
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Amber Lewis Hometown: Broward County, FL |
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Kelly Burke Pronouns: she/her/hers |
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Nina Parekh Pronouns: she/her/hers |
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Emily Thornton Ethridge Year you entered the program: 2019 Something Interesting about you: I love backpacking, I am a huge Marvel Cinematic Universe fan (Spider-Man is my favorite character), and I am an avid reader. Research Interests: Broadly, I am interested in positive psychology and health related outcomes, neuropsychology, and personal growth. Email: emt63@uakron.edu |
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Courtney Michael Year I entered the program: 2019 Interesting fact: I lived in Germany for six years Research Interests: Social media, attractiveness, African American women and self esteem, & African American women and body image |
Blessing Opara Year I entered the program: 2019 Interesting fact: I'm a pop-culture enthusiast & have watched almost every reality show. Research interests: Racial trauma, PTSD, racial socialization, social justice, and culturally-specific treatment models. |
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Kristyn Oravec Entered the program: 2019 Interesting fact: I love Disney! I've been a Disney fan ever since I was little and have been to Disney World five times now and plan to continue going as long as I'm able to! I also have two big tattoos of Ariel and Ursula because The Little Mermaid is my favorite film! Research interests: Intimate Partner Violence in LGBT+ relationships & advocacy for LGBT+ individuals |
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Sara McCormick Year Entered: 2019 Interesting fact: Before psychology, my career plan was to coach high school debate (which I did for 2 years!) Research interests: Trauma-Informed Therapy, Resilience, Gender and Sexuality |
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Ning Tang Year you entered the program: 2019 Something interesting about you: I'm trying to turn every piece of stuff in my apartment into the color turquoise. It just makes me feel so calm! Research Interests: Asian international students and immigrants, self-care of psychology trainees, PTSD, and sexual violence |
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Nicole Fogwell Year you entered the program: 2018 |
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Jessica Terrizzi Year you entered the program: 2018 Something Interesting about you: I am enthusiastic about running, watching movies, and anything that has to do with animals. Research Interests: I have several research interests including: trauma, anxiety, depression, and masculinity E-mail: jlt171@uakron.edu |
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Erica Temes Year you entered the program: 2018 Something Interesting about you: I fully believe The Zips will win the National Championship this year. But, really, I watch documentaries for fun, in the little bit of free time I have. Research Interests: Broadly, I am interested in eating disorders and PTSD, as well as intimate partner violence. E-mail: eet19@uakron.edu |
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Migyeong Jang Year you entered the program: 2018 Something Interesting about you: My childhood dream was to own a Baskin-Robbins store so that I could have all 31 flavors every day. Research Interests: Women of color, LGBTQ+ experience in Asian/Asian American populations, immigrant experience, intersectionality E-mail: mj156@uakron.edu |
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Marisa Norton Year you entered the program: 2017 Something interesting about you: I have run two half marathons and one full marathon, I have been playing piano for 18 years, and I used to do musical theater! Research Interests: Empowerment, victimization, and PTSD/trauma, specifically for women in the criminal justice system E-mail: mkp44@uakron.edu |
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Kiarra King Year you entered the program: 2017 Something interesting about you: I was once on a TV talk show as a baby! Research interests: Biracial identity, intimate partner violence, PTSD E-mail: kck44@uakron.edu |
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Nathan Bitecofer Something Interesting about you: I have seven children. I have also run almost a dozen ultramarathons – the longest being 50 miles. Research Interests: Social justice, intimate partner violence, gender roles and masculinity, sexism and heterosexism, trauma and abuse, racism and internalized racism, diversity, and oppression Email: ntb15@uakron.edu |
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Alyssa Eversmeyer Pronouns: she/her |
Devynn Campbell-Halfaker Year you entered the program: Fall 2017 Something interesting about you: I am a first generation college student, and I'm the first person in my family to move out of the state of Missouri! Research interests: I'm interested in the process of seeking mental health treatment, the role of social support in this process, and the unique experiences of people living in rural areas. Email: dcc78@zips.uakron.edu |
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Ginelle Wolfe Year you entered the program: 2017 Something interesting about you: I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland during my junior year of college and interned for a record label there. Research interests: My current research interests include the relationship between masculinity ideology and gender based violence as well as identity development during Emerging Adulthood. Email: glw31@zips.uakron.edu |
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Aaron Bethea Year you entered the program: 2015 Something interesting about you: I am the 2nd of 9 siblings. Research Interests: Positive psychology, resilience, grit, post-traumatic growth, and African American cultural identity. Email: ab248@zips.uakron.edu |
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