Anna (she/her) first attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for her undergraduate career, majoring in Psychology and Neurobiology. She then received her PhD from the University of Minnesota's School Psychology program.  Anna's professional interests include studying equity-centered social and emotional learning and multi-tiered systems of support. In her free time, she enjoys trying new food, watching reality TV, and painting.

Emma (she/her) received her BA in Psychology and French Studies from the College of Saint Benedict where she discovered her professional interest in school psychology. She is now a fifth-year PhD candidate whose research interests focus on school-based mental health promotion and intervention, particularly among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. In her free time, Emma loves trying out local coffee shops, playing board games, and cozying up with her cats.

Abby (she/her) received her BS in Human Development & Family Science from the Ohio State University in 2019. She previously worked as a City Year Americorps member and as a clinical research coordinator before pursuing a degree in school psychology. Her research interests are related to evidence-based prevention and intervention for students' social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. She is particularly interested in the development and implementation of equitable, culturally-responsive mental health services. In her spare time, Abby likes going to concerts, playing board games, and spending time outside.

Gabriella (Ella) (she/her) received her Bachelors of Science in Developmental Psychology from the University of Minnesota. After completing her degree, she moved to Philadelphia to work at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in their Center for Autism Research. Ella’s research and professional interests involve early screening and identification for children with Autism and co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders. She is particularly interested in clinical research aimed at developing and implementing representative early screening methods, programs, and interventions. In her free time, Ella loves trying new foods and restaurants in the Twin Cities area, practicing yoga, and spending time with friends and family. 

Jessica (she/her) earned her BA in Psychology with minors in Communication Studies and Biomedical Ethics at the University of San Diego before working at an intensive outpatient program for adolescents. She loves how school psychology blends the social and developmental aspects of psychological principles to help students thrive! Jessica is interested in examining how certain environmental and biological factors influence one's social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes. For fun, Jessica enjoys dancing, thrifting, crafting, planning themed celebrations, and relaxing at the beach. 

Mahika (she/her) received her BA in Psychology and Education Policy Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There, she was part of a child development lab in which she led a study that investigated children's racial biases and tested an intervention designed for increasing children's anti-racist actions. Her research and professional interests have grown from there, centering around student sense of belonging; in particular, she is interested in exploring the link between sense of belonging and mental health in students of color. Outside of school, she loves spending time with friends and family, being active outdoors, watching sports, and playing card games! 

Sydney (she/her) is a first-year School Psychology PhD student interested in the development, implementation, and evaluation of equity-centered school-based interventions related to mental health. She is passionate about engaging the community in all stages of this process. Sydney graduated from the University of Virginia in 2023 with a B.A. in Psychology and Cognitive Science with a focus in Neuroscience, after which she spent two years coordinating a therapy clinical trial at the Yale Child Study Center. When not in school, Sydney enjoys playing the viola in orchestra and participating in outdoor activities such as running, hiking, and biking.