Eva is a 1st year PhD student in Clinical Psychology. She received her BA with a double major in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Maryland, College Park and her MA in Psychology from American University. Prior to her time at Catholic, Eva was part of the team at the Center for Neurodevelopmental and Imaging Research at Kennedy Krieger Institute where she worked on research projects investigating clinical, biological, and neurobehavioral profiles of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. Her research interests center on taking a multi-modal approach in investigating the cognitive and affective processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of mood disorders in adolescence. Apart from research, Eva enjoys spending time in nature, seeing live music, and watching movies. 

Peter is a first-year Ph.D. student in Catholic's Social Cognitive Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) program. He holds an M.A. in Psychology from American University. He is broadly interested in how physiological and psychological factors interact to produce and sustain psychopathology and maladaptive behavior, as well as dimensional approaches to analyzing these constructs. Outside of research, Peter is a salsa dancer, is learning Japanese, and enjoys independent travel.

Carlos is a second-year Master's student at CUA. He earned his B.A. in Neuroscience & Behavior at Columbia University with a concentration in Linguistics. Before joining the Master's program, he spent two years in medical school at Howard University College of Medicine and taught Biology and Chemistry at high schools in Philadelphia and DC. His clinical and research interests include adult mental health, depression, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues. Outside of school, Carlos enjoys bartending, live music, activism, and camping.

Emmauel is a senior undergraduate working toward a future PhD in Sports Psychology. His research interests include mental resilience and performance anxiety in athletes, as well as the psychological effects of sport specialization in young athletes. Outside the classroom, he competes as a track athlete here at Catholic University. He also stays involved in athlete mental health and wellness initiatives, and loves solving puzzles in his downtime, when he is not spending time with friends and family.

Nicole is a second-year Master's student at CUA. She obtained her B.A. in Psychology from Bucknell University and an A.A. from the Community College of Philadelphia. Her research interests include cultural influences on the manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of depressive and anxiety disorders, particularly related to cultural beliefs and language used to describe these disorders. Outside of academia, Nicole loves gothic novels, crochet, Geoguessr, photography, and finding new music to listen to. 

Anika is a senior Psychology major at the Catholic University of America. She hopes to pursue a Master's and eventually a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with the goal of becoming a therapist. Her research interests include adolescent mental health, depression, and the relationship between physiology and behavior. Outside of school, Anika enjoys working out, hiking, spending time with family and friends, and is involved in Army ROTC. 

MaJesty is a second-year Master’s student in Psychological Science at CUA. She earned her B.F.A. in Theatre Performance, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Memphis. Her research interests include couples and family relationships, attachment and emotion regulation, cultural influences on mental health, and racial disparities in psychological assessment and treatment, particularly among African American populations. She is especially interested in understanding how culture and lived experiences shape relationships, mental health, and access to psychological care. MaJesty plans to pursue doctoral training in Clinical Psychology, with the long-term goal of becoming a couples and family therapist and teaching at the university level. Outside of academia, she enjoys theatre, painting, hiking, traveling, and exploring the arts.  

Keenan is a recent graduate of George Mason University, having received his B.S. in psychology. He hopes to continue his education by pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with the eventual goal of becoming a therapist for teens and young adults. His research mainly focuses on depression and impulsive behavior, especially in those younger age groups. Outside of the classroom, he is interested in music, sports, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends.