Current H2L Members
Current H2L Members
Education: UMD, B.S in Biology on the Cellular and Molecular track and B.A.S in Psychology (anticipated graduation in Spring of 2027)
Research Interests: My primary interests are looking at stigma with psychological disorders and the factors that impact perceptions. I also am interested in disorder eating as well as physical/mental well-being.
Favorite Hobbies: Reading, crocheting, and working out/hiking or being outside
Education: B.A.S. In Psychological sciences with a minor in statistics (anticipated graduation in Spring of 2027)
Research Interests: My primary research interests include psychological and social factors contributing to disordered eating as well as the intersection of physical and mental health.
Favorite Hobbies: Reading, weight lifting, and going for hikes
Education: Wartburg College, B.A. Psychology & B.A. Criminal Justice
UMD, M.A., Clinical-Counseling Psychology (anticipated graduation in May of 2026)
Research Interests: My primary interests include fitness/calorie tracking, disordered eating patterns, self-monitoring, and the motivations behind all of these.
Favorite Hobbies: Running, biking, and playing cards
Education: UMD, B.A.S. Psychology with a Minor in Health and Wellness Coaching (anticipated graduation in Spring of 2026)
Research/Clinical interests: I am interested in psychological misconceptions about mental/physical health and overall well-being. I am also interested in how motivation types differ at different levels of physical activity.
Favorite Hobbies: Playing Volleyball and Cooking
Education: UMD, B.A.S. Psychology with a Minor in Public Health (anticipated graduation in Spring of 2025)
Research/Clinical interests: I am interested in psychological/mental processes and their relationship to physical health and wellness.
Favorite Duluth Restaurant: Phoholic
Education: The College of Saint Benedict, B.A. Psychology (2022)
UMD, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychology (anticipated 5/2025)
Research Interests: My research interests include emotional experiences, psychological misconceptions, comprehension, and stigma.
Clinical Interests: My clinical interests include psychological assessment.
Favorite Hobbies: Spending time outside and creating/teaching music!
Education: University of Minnesota, B.S., Psychology (2021)
UMD, M.A., Clinical-Counseling Psychology (anticipated graduation in May of 2026)
Research Interests: My research interests include mental health literacy, mental health stigma, and examining how the latter differentially impacts individuals with serious mental illness.
Favorite Hobbies: Hiking and horseback riding
Education: UMD, B.A.S. Psychology with a Minor in Health and Wellness Coaching (2024)
Research Interests: My interests lie in looking at gender differences in health behaviors. I also am interested in disordered eating and mental health stigmas.
Favorite Hobbies: Playing volleyball and reading
Education: UMD, B.A. in Biology on the Human Biology track with minors in Psychology and Spanish studies (2024)
University of Minnesota Medical School - Duluth campus (Beginning Fall 2025)
Research Interests: My primary area of research with the H2L lab involves applying self-determination theory to disordered eating and identifying potential moderators and mediators within this relationship.
Favorite Book: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
H2L Alumni
Education: University of Iowa, B.A. Health & Human Physiology
UMD, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychology (2022)
University of Florida, Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical & Health Psychology
Research Interests: Individual & community health behavior engagement (e.g., exercise, healthful eating), weight-based bias & stigma, & resiliency factors.
Clinical Interests: Psychotherapy interests include body image & eating concerns, trauma-related symptoms, & mental health concerns related to medical illnesses. Psychological assessment interests span from testing for ADHD to mild cognitive impairment
My Favorite Part of the H2L Lab: Collaboration & collegiality among lab members.
Favorite Duluth Activity: Morning walk with a friend & a warm cup of coffee along the Lakewalk
Education: UMD, B.A.S. Psychology (2022)
Currently working on M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UW-Stout
Research/Clinical Interests: Weight stigma, internalized weight bias, coping skills/mechanisms, & mental health
Favorite National Park: Grand Teton
Education: UMD, B.A.S. Psychology & B.A. French Studies (2021)
Masters in Sport Psychology & Mental Health Counseling at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Research/Clinical Interests: Sport, exercise, & performance psychology; specifically, motivation for athletics, mental skills building, & burnout prevention
Favorite Restaurants in Duluth: India Palace & Va Bene
Education: University of Montana, B.A. Psychology (2018)
UMD, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychology (2021)
Current Position: Adult Outpatient Mental Health Counselor
Research/Clinical Interests: Health psychology, aging, & wellbeing
Favorite Place in Duluth: Park Point
Education: Buena Vista University, B.S. Psychology (2018)
UMD, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychology (2021)
Oklahoma State University, Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology, specialization in health psychology.
Research/Clinical Interests: Examining developmental & motivational factors associated with substance use disorder treatment & etiology, as well as enhancing rural healthcare structures & access.
Favorite Place along the North Shore: Tettegouche State Park
Education: University of Delhi, B.A. Psychology (2018)
UMD, M.A. Clinical/Counseling Psychology (2020)
University of South Alabama, Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical-Counseling Psychology
Research Interests: How mood states (e.g., anger, sadness, boredom), life experiences (e.g., fat talk by family, isolation), & individual eating styles (e.g., emotional eating, emotion regulation) influence deregulated eating, which might predict future eating disorders
Clinical Interests: Interpersonal difficulties & eating disorders
Favorite Type of Coffee: Mocha
Education: UMD, B.A.S. Psychology (2016), MA Clinical/Counseling Psychology (2020)
Concordia University of Edmonton, Psy.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology
Research Interests: Personality disorders (specifically borderline & antisocial/psychopathic) & mental health stigma
Clinical Interests: Severe mental illness & clinical assessments
Favorite Activity: Hiking in the mountains
Education: College of Saint Benedict, B.A. Psychology (2016)
UMD, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychology (2018)
University of North Dakota, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology (2022)
Research Interests: Scholarship of teaching & learning (SoTL), mental health literacy & stigma reduction, student training
Current Position: Psychologist, MAP Behavioral Health Center, & Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, UMD
Clinical Interests: Psychological assessment (e.g., cognitive, memory, ADHD), differential diagnosis, evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g., CBT for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain; acceptance & commitment therapy for depression, anger)
Favorite Activity: Hiking the North Shore state parks & Superior Hiking Trail
Education: Marquette University, B.A. Psychology (2015)
UMD, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychology (2017)
University of Oregon, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology (2023)
Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow in Primary Care & Health Psychology, VA Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Research Interests: Cognitive, emotional, & sociocultural mechanisms of disordered eating behaviors in historically underrepresented & marginalized groups. Aims to create & implement culturally-tailored clinical interventions that improve the eating behaviors, body image, & health outcomes of diverse populations
Clinical Interests: Using cognitive behavioral, acceptance & commitment, & mindfulness-based interventions to help clients gain a non-judgmental, accepting, & compassionate relationship with their minds & bodies. Using culturally-informed neuropsychological & psychological assessment modalities to inform treatment planning & monitoring
Favorite Activity: Hiking or running with my Golden Retriever, Tokki!
Education: Saint Louis University, B.A. Psychology (2014)
UMD, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychology (2016)
Pacific University, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology (2022)
Current Position: Psychologist, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Research Interests: Examining the impact of weight stigma in bariatric & weight management populations.; resiliency factors that contribute to bariatric surgical outcomes.
Clinical Interests: Health psychology & currently conducting pre-bariatric surgery evaluations & provide therapy for patients for pre- & post-surgical adjustment.
Favorite New Hobby: Rock climbing
Education: UMD, B.A.S. Psychology (2009)
Syracuse University, M.S. Clinical Psychology (2011)
University of Colorado Denver, M.P.H. Applied Biostatistics (2015)
University of Colorado Denver, Ph.D. Clinical Health Psychology (2017)
Current Position: Research Investigator, HealthPartners Institute - Profile
Research/Clinical Interests: Health behavior change & maintenance, brief theory-based interventions, physical activity, meaning & purpose in life, wellness, cardiovascular health, behavioral sleep medicine, & opioid use disorder
Education: UMD, B.A.S. Psychology (2008)
Bowling Green State University, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology - Behavioral Medicine Track (2013), Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology (2016)
Current Position: Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Clinical Interests: Broadly interested in health psychology. Most of my work focuses on behavioral, medical & surgical management of obesity including bariatric surgery psychological evaluation & pre/post-operative psychological intervention/ support. I also work with people experiencing new & chronic medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain).
Research Interests: Psychological correlates of obesity & bariatric surgery, weight bias, & adverse childhood experiences