Lauren Aaron is a research scientist whose work focuses broadly on the development of psychopathology within family systems. Dr. Aaron 

earned her Ph.D. in Applied Psychology at the University of New Orleans, her M.A. in Experimental Psychology at the College of William & Mary, and her B.A. in Psychology at North Carolina State University. She has extensive experience with structural equation modeling of complex longitudinal data, which allows her to make inferences about the risk factors impacting youth adjustment. In her spare time, Dr. Aaron enjoys exploring New Orleans (where she is based) with her family, reading, and “discovering” live music.

Kaetlyn is a fourth-year Clinical Psychology graduate student at Kent State University. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience from Fordham University in May 2019. Her research interests include the generational transmission of affective disorders in the context of emotional regulation and the differential effects of maternal and paternal psychopathology. Kaetlyn enjoys outdoor walks, watching documentaries, and baking in her spare time.

Hannah is a fourth-year graduate student in the Kent State Clinical Psychology program. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester in 2020. Her research interests broadly focus on transdiagnostic risk mechanisms including irritability and emotion regulation. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading fiction, experimenting in the kitchen, and hiking mountains.

Addie is a third-year Clinical Psychology graduate student at Kent State University. They graduated with their bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. Addie’s research interests broadly include the relationship between synchrony within family systems and resilience in children and adolescents. In their free time, Addie enjoys cross-stitching, reading, and DIY projects.

Gabriel is a fourth-year student at Kent State University working towards his B.A. In psychology with honors and a minor in philosophy. He is also working with Dr. Black on his senior thesis, investigating children's causal explanations of failure and how this relates to parental support and the child's stress-cortisol response. His research interests include parent-child relationships, mood disorders, and protective factors. He hopes to pursue these interests into graduate school. In his free time, Gabriel enjoys board games, playing the bass guitar, reading, and writing.

Hannah is a fourth-year undergraduate psychology student at Kent State. She is primarily interested in adolescent psychopathology and is planning to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. In her free time, Hannah frequently goes thrifting and antique shopping, listens to her vinyl collection, and enjoys any creative outlet like drawing or painting. 

Bella is a third-year student at Kent State University working towards a B.S. In psychology. She hopes to continue her studies in a graduate program to prepare for a career in psychological research. Her interests primarily lie in cognitive behaviorism and psychopathology. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, spending time with friends, and watching tv shows.  

Summer Fetters is a third-year undergraduate student at Kent State University completing a B.S. in Psychology, with a concentration in Child Psychology. She intends to continue on to graduate school and work in developmental psychological research. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going on runs, spending time with friends and family, and listening to music and podcasts. 

Asher is a third-year student at Kent state university working towards a B.A. In clinical psychology and studio art. His interests are in personality disorders, mood disorders, and how the empathy people feel (or lack to feel) for others impacts their everyday decisions. He plans to continue to peruse these interests in graduate school. In Asher's free time he enjoys playing video/tabletop games, spending time with friends, creating art, and aggressively baking when he's stressed out. 

Tarini is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing her B.A. in psychology, with concentrations in child psychology and counseling careers. Her interests lie in developmental psychopathology and the effect of trauma on family structures. She intends on continuing on to graduate school and becoming a counselor. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, writing, and playing games with her friends.

Kailee Newberry is a second-year undergraduate working towards her B.S. in psychology. She has a strong passion for helping others. Her main areas of interest are child and adolescent psychology. She intends to continue her academic journey into graduate school. In her free time, she loves to go thrifting, go for drives, and hang out with friends."

Carly is a second-year Psychology student at Kent State. She hopes to continue to graduate school and pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her interests lie in developmental psychopathology and mood disorders. In her free time, she enjoys painting and spending time with her two cats. 

Paige Sobczyk is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Kent State University pursuing her BA in Psychology with a minor in Mediation, Negotiation, and Conflict Management. Her interests lie in developmental psychology and psychopathology of children and adolescents. She has plans to continue to onto graduate school and becoming a counselor. In her free time she enjoys reading thriller books, going on walks, and discovering new crafts. 

Ava is a second-year undergrad student working toward a BA in psychology. Her interests in the field are adolescence and counseling focused, and she hopes to reflect this in her future career. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and is passionate about working so that she is able to continue to further herself in her goals.