


Our Team
SARAH R. BLACK, PH.D.
Lab Director

Sarah Black is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Her research interests lie broadly in the area of developmental psychopathology, with particular interest in the mechanisms by which normative hormonal, social, and environmental events of childhood and adolescence can be disrupted and lead to increased risk for depression. She is further interested in how parenting, parental psychopathology, and stress may interact with biological processes to leave children and adolescents especially vulnerable to psychopathology across the lifespan. In her free time, Dr. Black enjoys reading, podcasts about Bravo shows, and exploring Northeast Ohio with her family.
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Kaetlyn is a second-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.
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Hannah Duttweiler, BA
Graduate Student

Graduate Student
Kaetlyn Conner, BA

Hannah is a second-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.
Jordyn Lally

Graduate Student
Jordyn is a third-year graduate student in the Kent State University Clinical Psychology program. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Kent State University. Her research interests focus on exploring the risk and resilience factors affecting LGBTQ+ youth, particularly in relation to internalizing disorders (such as anxiety and depression) and externalizing disorders (such as conduct issues and substance abuse). She aims to understand how various factors contribute to the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, and how they navigate and cope with challenges related to their sexual orientation and gender identity. Jordyn enjoys spending time with her cat, Mr. Fuzz, and attending community art, comedy, and music events.

Addie Collins, BS
Graduate Student
Addie is a first-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
Project Coordinator
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 Fiume
Research Assistant
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 Powlison
Research Assistant
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
Research Assistant
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.

Emily Thompson
Research Assistant
Emily Thompson is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Kent State University. She is completing her BA in Psychology then is planning to pursue a MA in Clinical Psychology. She hopes to work in the field of Adolescent Behavioral Health after completing her graduate program, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the influential factors involved in human behavior and interaction, as well as their effects on child development. In her free time, Emily enjoys hanging out with friends, going to the gym and watching tv shows.

Corduroy Bruns
Research Assistant
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 Bailey
Research Assistant
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 Schonaur
Research Assistant
Coming soon!
LAB ALUMNAE
Graduate Alumni
Undergraduate Alumni
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Bella Amedeo
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Sage Anderson
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Lydia K. R. Barbry
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Britt Baudier
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Elizabeth Bernar
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Abby Buchholz
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Sarah Butt
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Austin Cortiz
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Chon Cousins​.
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Liz Dockter
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Cheyenne Gilchrist
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Jordan Herbert
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Paige Jochims
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Meredith Knauer
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Madelyn McGovern
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Mariah McGowan
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Jace Meunier
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Lauren Nichols
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Madeleine Nolte
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Joan Perkins
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Jordan Prusiecki
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Tyler Ramsey
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Gabby Sheets
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Nina Mercer da Silva
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Martin Tallent
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Lauren Aaron
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David Brabham​
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Miranda Evans
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Rachel M. Kaplan