Carlissa is a first-year Ph.D. student at Rosemead. She has a passion for developmental and cultural psychology to help African-American adolescents build resilience against prejudice and discrimination. Her interests encompass ethnic identity development, the intersection between ethnic identity and spiritual identity, as well as the intersection between clinical practices and cross-cultural psychology.  

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Hannah is a second-year psychology undergraduate at Biola University. With experiences working abroad in Spain and competing internationally in Bosnia and Herzegovina, she brings a unique global perspective. As a dual citizen of the US and Australia, Hannah is passionate about understanding individuals within their cultural contexts and listening to their unique stories. She is particularly interested in adolescent identity development and aims to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, focusing on Cultural-Developmental psychology.

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Born overseas and having lived in over 10 different countries as the son of a diplomat, Elliott has always wondered what makes people of different cultures so unique. An aspiring researcher, he believes a greater understanding of the mind, specifically through the lens of everyone being God's creation, is the beginning of a more open-minded and compassionate humanity. There is so much unknown in psychology, and Elliott hopes to further his education and knowledge in the field for the glory of God and for people who feel lost and misunderstood.

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Having recently moved to the United States from Indonesia for her studies, Gaby has developed a keen interest in how diverse cultures and contexts shape behavior and community dynamics, as well as how individuals can celebrate their unique, God-given cultures. She is a first-year undergraduate whose enthusiasm for cultural exploration motivates her research engagement, and she is excited about the opportunity to learn and grow alongside this research team. Gaby views this lab experience as a solid stepping stone toward her goal of pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and as a way for God to use her well during her time at Biola University.

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Kaitlyn is a third year psychology major in the Torrey Honors College at Biola university. With a deep curiosity for the human mind and behavior, she is passionate about understanding mental health within a therapeutic and philosophical framework. She is particularly drawn to cultural psychology and how cultural identity, religious tradition, and community influence mental health and emotional well-being. As an aspiring therapist, she is eager to contribute to research that not only deepens our understanding of human behavior but also honors the complexity and richness of diverse cultural perspectives. 

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Danny, a 10th-grade high school student, has lived between the United States and Costa Rica, enriching his appreciation for cultural diversity and his ethnic heritage. His role as a research assistant in the lab's 2024 study on Bribri indigenous adolescents' screen usage and its impact on mental health and ethnic identity sparked a strong interest in applying the scientific method to tackle social issues, especially those concerning ethnic minority adolescents. He also serves as a Student Leader in his church's youth group and is a member of the Student Council for Hope Christian Private School Satellite Program, a large homeschool organization.

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