Conference Coordinator

Nazlı is a third-year doctoral student in Psychosocial Kinesiology and Human Development and Family Studies. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Middle East Technical University. Nazlı's research interests are primarily rooted in developmental sport psychology, with a specific focus on psychosocial and personality development through play and sport and family involvement. 

Jim is a third-year doctoral student in Kinesiology with a psychosocial concentration. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in clinical psychology with a minor in health psychology at George Mason University. He is a first-generation college student and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Jim’s research and career interests focus on understanding how sporting, coaching and team cultures, predominantly within schools and youth organizations, influence athlete well-being and cross-context success.

Reegan is a first-year doctoral student in Kinesiology with a psychosocial concentration. She earned her Bachelor of Science in athletic training from the University of Montana, and her Master of Science in journalism from Boston University. Prior to beginning at Oregon State, Reegan spent six years as a science teacher and athletics coach at Chelsea High School in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Reegan's research interests include immigrant youth and their experiences in sport.

Rasheda Charles is a first-year PhD student in Kinesiology with a psychosocial concentration. Her primary research interests include Black athlete-counselor relationships, youth development, and fostering inclusive fitness spaces for Black women.

Sara King is a second-year Ph.D. student in Human Development and Family Sciences. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Springfield College, where she was a member of the gymnastics team, and her master's degree in psychology from West Chester University. Sara's research focuses on the psychosocial benefits of sports and movement across the lifespan, with a particular emphasis on how person-context interactions in youth settings can promote positive development and thriving.

Dr. Massey’s line of research focuses on the role of sport, play, and physical activity on social development for children, with a focus on children in low-resource communities. His current line of work examines how the quality of elementary school recess contributes to social, emotional, and behavioral health.