LAND ALUMNI

Our alumni are forever part of the LAND family! They helped shape the lab in ways that still matter every day, and we’re so grateful for all they brought to our community. This page celebrates what they’re doing now and we couldn't be prouder of all they’ve gone on to accomplish.

David Gantz

David Gantz graduated in 2023 with a MA in Psychological Sciencefrom the Catholic University of America. His research interests include examining the cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms that contribute to the development of mood disorders. He is particularly interested in using mobile technology and ecological momentary assessments (EMA) to model the relationships between these various mechanisms in real time.

Rose Haley

Rose Haley graduated in 2024 with a BS in Psychological and Brain Sciences. Her main interests include pediatric psychology, preventative interventions, and multi methodological research. She was a member of the LAND team for two years and is so excited to be part of such a wonderful community!

Lucy Knopf

Lucy Knopf graduated with honors in Spring 2025 with a double major in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Spanish for International Service and a minor in Biology and a Certification in Spanish for Healthcare. Her intersts within Psychology include aggression and its effects on physical and emotional processing. Lucy's aspirations include becoming a physician assistant and working with underserved communities.

Louis Lyles

Louis graduted in 2024 with a MA in Psychological Science. His aspirations include becoming clinical neuropsychologist and doing research in emotion regulation. During his undergraduate career, Louis worked as a research assistant for Dr. Hoeft’s lab Brainlens at UCONN. During his free time he enjoys workout out, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.

Ashleigh Meskill

Ashleigh Meskill graduated in Spring of 2025 with a major in Psychological and Brain Sciences and minors in Biology and Chemistry. Her areas of interest within psychology include neurological and psychiatric disorders as well as childhood and adolescent development. Following her graduation Ashleigh plans to pursue Physician Assistant school.

Justin Popoola

Justin Popoola graduated in 2024 with a BS in Psychological and Brain Sciences. Justin is from Lynn, Massachusetts and is passionate about research and pursuing graduate school and beyond in psychology and neuroscience.

Kelly Schoener

Kelly Schoener graduated in 2024 with a BS in Psychological and Brain Sciences. Some of Kelly's research interests include the development of aggression and lack of inhibitory control; as well as, the processes of empathy and apathy. She is so excited to be part of the LAND team and begin her journey into the world of research!

Ena Sullivan

Ena graduated in Spring 2025 with a major in Psychological and Brain Sciences and a minor in French studies. Her research interests include topics in applied and affective neuroscience such as cognition and emotional processing. Ena is now pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience at Georgetown University.

Taylor Tristine

Taylor graduated in 2024 with her MA in Psychological Science as well as a JD from CUA! Her aspirations include utilizing her dual M.A./J.D. degree to address disparities in underserved communities at the intersection of mental health and the law.

Justine Trudeau

Justine graduated in 2024 with a BS in Psychological and Brain Sciences B.S. with a French studies minor in the University Honors program. She is interested in topics related to social neuroscience, especially antisocial behavior and other psychiatric disorders.

Emily Whalen

Emily Whalen graduated in 2023 with a MA in Psychological Science MA program from the Catholic University of America. Emily received her Bachelor's degree in psychology in May 2022 also from Catholic University. Her research interests include criminal behavior analysis, moral psychology, and the process of empathy.

Jillian Zonts

Jillian Zonts was a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Criminology during her time at CUA. She is particularly interested in adolescents’ social behavior and development, forensic psychology, and the progression of psychiatric disorders. Jillian is also a co-peer mentor coordinator for the Psychology Club, a Cardinal Red Cross member, and a part of the Phi Eta Sigma honor society.

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