Research Team
Thuy Nguyen
Thuy received her BA in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. Her research focuses on the school-to-prison pipeline, disparities and disproportionality in education, and cultural contexts in education. Outside of school, Thuy likes to paint, watch TV and movies, and read.
Jiwon Kim
Jiwon received her BA in Psychology and MA in Cognitive Psychology from Sogang University in Seoul, Korea. In the past she has worked with children in diverse settings, including at a center for children with autism spectrum disorders, an NPO that designs and implements accessible educational programs, and the Seoul Family Court Supervised Visitation Center. Her research interests include disproportionality in education, intersections between disability, race, culture and language, and educational policy. She is also an avid reader, LEGO enthusiast, and ukulele player.
See one of Jiwon's publications here.
Elizabeth Shaver
Elizabeth received her BS in Developmental Psychology from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Her research interests include the intersections between education, students with or at-risk for disabilities, and the justice system. Further, she is also interested in systems-level work surrounding equitable educational policies and practices. During her downtime, Elizabeth likes to stay active, try new recipes with her air fryer, and read.
Shayna Williams
Shay recieved her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, and M.A. in Child, Family, and School Psychology from the University of Denver. Through her experiences working with students and children in a variety of educational settings, she has developed a passion for research aimed at advancing the science of school psychology, and taking an intersectional approach to research which addresses inequitable services and outcomes. In her free time, you can find Shay drawing, climbing, and spending as much time in nature as possible.
