Associate Professor, Texas A&M University

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Member: Texas A&M University Institute for Neuroscience (TAMIN)

amacnamara@tamu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

*Interested applicants for the doctoral program should contact Dr. MacNamara directly*

Shannon graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth with a master’s degree in psychology. She is interested in the cognitive and affective mechanisms that lead to the development and persistence of mood and anxiety disorders — specifically how stress and trauma impact these mechanisms. In her free time, Shannon loves spending time with her husband and pups, reading, learning something new, and watching re-runs of Forensic Files.

smacdonald@tamu.edu 

Curriculum Vitae

Ha Jeong graduated from Seoul National University in South Korea with a bachelor’s degree in English language education and a master’s degree in psychology. She is interested in the neural underpinnings of emotion in internalizing disorders, and how understanding such mechanisms can help predict the onset and maintenance of clinical states. In her free time, Ha Jeong loves listening to jazz, working out, and watching movies.

harongi@tamu.edu 

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Claudia graduated from Davidson College in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. After graduation she worked as the Lead Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and then as a Clinical Research Coordinator at New York University (NYU) Langone Health. She is interested in studying neurobiological and cognitive-affective processes underlying severity and symptom variability within anxiety disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. 

claudiabecker@tamu.edu 

Curriculum Vitae 

Mia graduated from Purdue University in 2022 with a B.S. in Neurobiology & Physiology and a B.S. in Brain & Behavioral Sciences. She then worked at the University of Notre Dame managing a grant that examined sleep-dependent emotional memory consolidation. Mia is interested in the cognitive and affective mechanisms involved in emotion regulation, and how these become disrupted in internalizing disorders. In her free time, Mia enjoys painting, watching movies, and spending time with friends.

mutayde@tamu.edu 

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Nicole graduated from the University of Tulsa in 2023 with a B.S. in Psychology. She then stayed in Oklahoma to work as a full-time research assistant at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR). Nicole is interested in studying cognitive and affective processes that contribute to the onset and persistence of depression and anxiety disorders, with the ultimate goal of informing more effective, targeted interventions. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, visiting antique stores, and doing puzzles with friends.

nbaughman@tamu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Richard graduated from Columbia University with a double major in Psychology and Hispanic Studies in 2022 and completed his M.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Padova in Italy in 2024. He hopes to further develop his academic and professional skills in his role as lab manager before eventually pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Richard is interested in the utility of psychophysiological indices both as measures of progress in psychological interventions and as a method of intervention development. In the future he would like to apply these indices to study the development of internalizing disorders in patients with neurological damage like TBI or stroke and to better understand the role of emotional granularity in these disorders. In his spare time, he enjoys baking and trying new restaurants.

rmorris@tamu.edu 

Curriculum Vitae

Gabriella is a junior majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology. After completing her undergraduate, she plans to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology, aiming to specialize as an adolescent psychologist. Her academic interests focus on the etiology and psychosocial impact of depression, along with evaluating treatment strategies to mitigate the risk of suicide. Beyond her lab work, she enjoys finding new vinyl, reading the classics, and learning new instruments..

gabrielladelgado@tamu.edu 

Thea is a junior psychology major with a neuroscience minor from Houston, TX. After graduation, she plans to pursue a PsyD in neuropsychology. She is a member of the Aggie Mental Health Ambassador club and a director for an organization called Sophomores Leading Impacting Developing and Educating. During her free time, she likes to read and spend time with friends.

Eric is a senior Psychology major, from The Woodlands, TX. He plans to attend medical school in the future with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. In his free time, he like to workout and spend time with friends.

Andrea is a junior Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience major from Katy, Texas. She is also currently the undergraduate social chair for TAMU B.R.A.I.N.S. and a member of the psychology and tennis clubs at Texas A&M. After graduating, she plans to further pursue behavioral neuroscience and related fields through higher education. In her free time, Andrea enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. 

Ava is a sophomore Psychology major and minoring in Neuroscience from Houston,Tx. She is a member of Tamu B.R.A.I.N.S and the MSC Visual Arts Committee. After undergrad she plans to attend medical school and hopes to specialize in Neurology. Outside of school Ava loves being outdoors, reading, and painting. 

Mariana is a junior psychology major from The Woodlands, Texas. After graduation, she plans to obtain her Psy.D. with the intent of becoming a child psychologist. She is a member of the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma and works at a preschool in College Station. In her free time she enjoys baking, working out, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Reilly is a Junior Psychology major from College Station, Texas. She plans to attend graduate school for neuropsychology and to work in a clinical setting. In her free time she likes to watch movies, play guitar, and read.

Avery is a senior Psychology major with a Neuroscience minor from Mansfield, Texas. She is currently working on completing a certificate of Applied Behavioral Health and plans to pursue a PhD in clinical neuropsychology after graduation. In her free time, she likes to make art, bake, play video games with family and friends, and read psychological thrillers. 

Brooks is a junior Neuroscience major from Amarillo, Texas. After graduation, he plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in anesthesiology. He is actively involved in Twelve and the Pre-Med Society. In his free time, Brooks enjoys cooking, baking, watching movies, listening to music, and going to concerts.

Emily is a senior psychology major from Houston, Texas. After graduation, she plans to get her PhD in clinical psychology to pursue therapy. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 

Luke is a junior psychology major from Deer Park, Texas. He is a member of REAL Estate Aggies in Leadership as well as the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. After graduating from Texas A&M, he plans on pursuing higher education by attending graduate school for clinical psychology or a related field. In his free time, Luke likes to bake, spend time with family and friends, and play with his cat. 

Emily is a senior Psychology major from Houston, Texas. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school for clinical psychology to become a mental health counselor. Emily is also a member of MOVE TX. In her free time, she enjoys being with friends, cooking, and reading.

Erin is a junior Pre-med psychology major from Houston, TX. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school to pursue psychiatry. She is the finance executive of FLEX, and a member of the women's organization Ryllies. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with friends, and running.

Tera is a senior Psychology major with a Business minor from Cypress, TX. After graduation, she plans to pursue her PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Tera is also Social Chair for Aggie Classics and Vice President of TAMU Citizens Climate Lobby. In her free time she enjoys sewing, working out, hiking, and painting.

Peyton Mudd is a junior at Texas A&M University from Prosper, Texas, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is particularly interested in exploring how anxiety and depression influence impulsive decision-making and risk-taking behaviors that may contribute to criminal activity. In her free time, Peyton enjoys working, going on walks, watching movies, and spending time with friends.

Nick is a sophomore Neuroscience major and Film and Media Studies minor from The Woodlands, TX. After graduation, he plans to attend medical school to pursue a career in neurology. Nick is a staff member of FLARE and a member of Best Buddies. In his free time, he enjoys making short films, reading, and playing the drums. 

Morgan is a senior honors Neuroscience major minoring in English, and she intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Morgan is also a research assistant in the Existential Psychology Collaboratory, and a member of the gymnastics team, psychology club, and the honors student council. In her free time, she likes to work out and read.

Kamryn Sanchez is a junior at Texas A&M University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is passionate about exploring the effects of emotional disorders on rational decision-making and identifying effective strategies to address these challenges. Outside of her academic pursuits, Kamryn enjoys baking, traveling, spending time with friends, and watching movies.

Natasha is a junior Biomedical Sciences major from Sugar Land, Texas. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school with the goal of becoming an oncologist. She is involved in the organization Aggies Pursuing Healthcare and Ryllies, a women's organization that works with elementary students in College Station. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, working out, and spending time with friends and family.