We are proud of all of our lab alumni. You can learn more about some of them below.

Sonja Hunter, M.S. Sonja was the Lab Manager for 1 year. Currently, she is a doctoral student at the University of California, Davis.

Christine Wu, B.S. Sonja was a Research Assistant with our lab for 2 years. Currently, she is a doctoral student.

Cassie Eng, PhD. Cassie was a graduate student in the lab. She graduated in 2022 and is now a post-doctoral researcher at Stanford University.

Jaeah Kim, PhD. Jaeah was a graduate student in the lab.

Aria Tsegai-Moore, B.S. Aria participated in the Summer Program for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) at the Psychology department and conducted research in our lab. Currently, she is enrolled in the Bridge-to-PhD post-bac program at Columbia University.

Melissa Pocsai, B.S. Melissa was a Research Assistant with our lab for 2 years. Currently, she is a PhD candidate in a Clinical Program at the City University of New York.

Camille Warner, B.S. Camille participated in the Summer Program for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) at the Psychology department and conducted research in our lab. Currently, she is pursuing PhD in Developmental Psychology at Howard University.

Ashli-Ann Douglas, B.S. Ashli-Ann participated in the Summer Program for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) at the Psychology department and conducted research in our lab. Currently, she is pursuing PhD in Developmental Science at Vanderbilt University.

Shanelle Rodriguez, EdS. Shanelle participated in the Summer Program for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) at the Psychology department and conducted research in our lab. She earned a doctoral degree in child, family, and school psychology from the University of Denver and accepted a job in Boulder, Colorado as a bilingual school psychologist.

Daniel Yonas, M.S. Daniel participated in the Summer Program for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) at the Psychology department and conducted research in our lab. He earned a graduate degree in Educational Psychology and Applied Developmental Science at the University of Virginia, and is now pursuing PhD in Psychology at Columbia University.

Jonathan Epps, B.S. Jonathan participated in the Summer Program for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) at the Psychology department and conducted research in our lab. Currently, he is studying law at Yale Law School.

Emma Gurchiek, B.A. Emma was a research associate in the lab for 1 year and the Lab Manger for 1 year. Currently, she is taking post baccalaureate classes at the University of Pittsburgh and will pursue a degree in Athletic Training. LinkedIn

Tania Dhaliwal, B.S. Tania was a research associate in the lab. Currently, she has accepted a lab manager position at the University of Michigan in the Conceptual Development Lab. LinkedIn

Oceann Stanley, M.A. Oceann was the Lab's Manager for 2 years. Currently, she is a doctoral student in the School Psychology program at Louisiana State University.

Delaney McDonagh, B.S. Delaney was a research associate in the lab. Currently, she is a doctoral student in the Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Denver.

Kristen Boyle, B.S. Kristen was a research associate in the lab for three years. Currently, Kristen pursuing a teaching position in Boston, MA.

Priscilla Medor, B.S. Priscilla was an undergraduate researcher in the lab during her undergraduate study at CMU and then she was a research associate in the lab following graduation. Currently, Priscilla is studying psychology at Fordham University.

Melissa Pocsai, B.S. Melissa was a research associate in the lab. Currently, Melissa is a doctorate student in the Clinical Neuropsychology program at Queens College.

Anna Vande Velde, B.S. Anna was an undergraduate researcher in the lab during her undergraduate study at CMU and then she was the Lab's Manager for 3 years after graduating. Anna graduated from Harvard Law School and currently works as a Staff Attorney at KidsVoice.

Hyunji Do, B.S. Hyunji was an undergraduate researcher in the lab during her undergraduate study at CMU. She is now a Clinical Research Assistant at Boston Children's Hospital. LinkedIn

Layla Unger, PhD. Layla was a graduate student in the lab, she graduated in 2017 and is now a post-doctoral researcher at the Ohio State University. Research Gate

Karrie Godwin, PhD. Karrie was a graduate student in the lab, she graduated in 2015 and is currently an Assistant Professor at UMBC.

Anna Loiterstein, PsyD. Anna was an undergraduate researcher in the lab during her undergraduate study at CMU. She is now an associate psychologist at the Child Mind Institute.

Lauren Burakowski, PhD. Lauren was an undergraduate researcher in the lab during her undergraduate study at CMU. She went on to earn a PhD from UCLA and is now a faculty member at CMU Qatar. Research Gate

Brandee Feola, PhD. Brandee was an undergraduate researcher in the lab during her undergraduate study at CMU. Brandee is currently a post-doctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University. LinkedIn

Bryan Matlen, PhD. Bryan was a graduate student in the lab, he graduated in 2013 and is now a Senior Research Associate at WestEd.