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