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 third-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 third-year graduate student in the Kent State Clinical Psychology program. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester. Her research interests include the comorbid relationship between anxiety and depression, as well as transdiagnostic risk factors for internalizing disorders in adolescents. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, baking, and hiking mountains.

Addie is a second-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.

Elliana Draper received her BA in Psychology from Kent State University, as well as a minor in American Sign Language in 2025. She is currently in a post-baccalaureate position in the lab and plans to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. She is interested in studying risk factors for child and adolescent psychopathology, as well as parental emotion socialization behaviors. During her free time she enjoys crocheting, painting, and watching terrible movies with friends. 

Hannah is a third-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. 

Gabriel is a third-year student at Kent State University working towards a B.A. in psychology with honors. His interests lie in adolescent and developmental psychopathology, mood disorders, and clinical study. He hopes to pursue these interests into graduate school. In his downtime, Gabriel enjoys playing tabletop games like Chess and Dungeons & Dragons, playing the bass guitar, and writing.

Madison Doran is a second-year undergraduate student at Kent State University, working towards a B.A. in Psychology. She is interested in pursuing a career in counseling. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, and watching tv shows. 

Corduroy is a second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing an honors BA in psychology and a CDCA license at Kent State University. They plan to continue to graduate school, as their interests lie primarily in research and psychopathology.  In their free time, they enjoy hiking, gardening, writing, and singing in Kent’s choirs.

Anna is a fourth-year student at Kent State University pursuing her BS in psychology and criminology and justice studies. She is broadly interested in the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system, particularly how early intervention can prevent long-term involvement in the justice system. Outside of academics, Anna enjoys reading, working on small crafts, and hanging out with friends.  

Aidan is a senior undergraduate at Kent State University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling. He is particularly interested in clinical psychotherapy and complex psychopathology, with plans to pursue a M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and become a practicing clinician. In his free time, Aidan enjoys any type of puzzle, playing the alto saxophone, and hiking.

Sage Koebcke is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, where they earned a degree in psychology with a minor in human development and social research analytics. Sage plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She currently work remotely with the BE-RAD Lab and on-site with the STEPS Lab at UNR. Sage’s research interests center on parenting, emotional regulation, and how parental psychopathology may influence child development, with a particular focus on the mechanisms that mediate these relationships. Outside of academics, Sage enjoys running, reading, and spending time outdoors!

Bella is a second-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 second-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 second-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.