Matthew is a senior at the Catholic University of America, pursuing a degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences.  He aims to continue his education by pursuing a Masters degree in clinical psychology and concentrate on Sports Psychology.  His research interests include the effects of substance use on athletes, as well as depression in high school and college athletes, and substance abuse disorder.  Outside of school, he is involved heavily in student athlete mental health initiatives across campus, goes to the gym, and spends time with friends and family.

Juliana is a senior Psychological & Brain Sciences and Criminology double major with a minor in Accounting graduating in Spring 2026, after which she will pursue a Master's in Psychological Science at CUA. She hopes to continue her education with a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. with the goal of becoming a clinical child psychologist. Her main research interests surround intervention -- creation, assessment, and implementation -- particularly in children and young adults with internalizing and/or psychotic disorders. She is primarily interested in how these disorders manifest themselves within an individual and developing interventions that may allow professionals to help these individuals establish healthy patterns. Outside of the academic sphere, Juliana enjoys crocheting, reading, learning new trivia, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Madeleine is a first-year Master's student in Catholic University's Psychological Sciences program. Madeleine earned her B.A. of Psychology from Saint Mary's College. Before joining the Master's program, She spent a year teaching English in Saint Quentin, France at two elementary schools. In undergrad, she started her research career with the concept of shame and resilience and graduated with a thesis researching how adolescent maladaptive behavior development may affect the young-adult self-concept development with peer relationship quality as a mediator. Madeleine is passionate about establishing understanding, empathy, and solutions through research.

Joe is a senior Psychological and Brain Sciences major, with minors in philosophy and marketing, at The Catholic University of America. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, he hopes to continue his education in Clinical Psychology. He has a particular interest in childhood and adolescent mental health. His current research interest is in depression in adolescents and its role in influencing risk taking behaviors. Beyond academic interests, Joe enjoys playing piano and all things music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

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.