Lab Alumni

Jordyn Lally

Jordyn worked in the PRADAA lab as an undergraduate research assistant and S.U.N. facilitator. After graduating, she transitioned to the role of project coordinator for the Birthing Beautiful Babies project. In total, Jordyn worked for 5 years with the PRADAA lab, before returning to us as graduate student. Jordyn worked hard on various projects and helped so many Black women and children in the community! Also, Jordyn dedicated herself to training future researchers and mentoring research assistants! Jordyn now works with Dr. Sarah Black at Kent State where she will continue her research on LGBTQ+ children and family support. We wish her well in her new lab!

Alexis McGhee-Dinvaut, M.A.

Alexis McGhee-Dinvaut became a member of the PRADAA lab in the Summer of 2022. She graduated with Departmental Honors and a certificate in Research Experience from the University of Kansas obtaining a B.A. in Psychology in Spring 2020. Following her undergraduate career, she worked as a data analyst and project manager at a community health research center, and as an adoption Case Manager. She enjoyed working hands on to address the physical, mental, social, and educational needs of her foster children and families. This work sparked Alexis's passion for dedicated community work and aiming to create change. Alexis's current research interests include treatment seeking behaviors in Black communities, culturally relevant treatment for depression, and racial health disparities. She currently works with Dr. Jennifer M. Taber at Kent State University. We wish her well in her new lab!

Dr. Keaton Somerville

Dr. Keaton Somerville graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology in May 2024. She joined the PRADAA lab in the Summer of 2018. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from St.Johns University (SJU) in 2016, obtaining a B.A in Psychology and minors in Africana Studies, Spanish, and International Studies. In undergrad, she worked in SJU’s Child & Family Lab coding parent-child interactions, in addition to studying microaggressions as a research assistant. She attained her M.P.S in Clinical Psychological Sciences in December of 2017 from the University of Maryland, College Park. For two years, she worked full-time as Data Manager for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Data & Statistic Center, managing data of clinical trials. Keaton hopes her data management and research experience will translate into much graduate success in the PRADAA lab. Keaton’s research focuses on anxiety interventions among African Americans adolescents and young adults.

Dr. Tiffany Rowell

Dr. Tiffany Rowell graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology in May 2023. Tiffany Rowell received her Bachelor’s of Art’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the spring of 2017 and became a member of the PRADAA Lab in the fall of 2017. During her undergraduate career, Tiffany was a member of the Anxiety Lab and Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab. In addition to being a research assistant, Tiffany also volunteered in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Units at UNC Hospitals and worked with middle school aged girls to encourage their development of healthy minds, bodies, and relationships. Tiffany’s research focuses on anxiety and interventions in African American adolescents and adults.

Dr. Martale Davis

Graduated with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University in August 2019. He received clinical specialization in adult psychopathology. During his study, his research in the PRADAA lab focused on examining the acting White accusation in the Black community and psychological implications of the experience.

Dr. Elizabeth Jean

Dr. Elizabeth Jean graduated with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University in August 2019. He received clinical specialization in adult psychopathology. During his study, his research in the PRADAA lab focused on examining the acting White accusation in the Black community and psychological implications of the experience.

Dana Pugh, M.A. (Middle)

Graduated with a Master's of Arts in Clinical psychology at Kent State University in August 2018. His Master's thesis examined the Associations between Ethnic/Racial Identity, Social Support and the Acting White Accusation.

Dr. Marsheena Murray

Graduated with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University in August 2011. She received clinical specialization in child and adolescent psychopathology. During her study, her research in the PRADAA lab focused on examining the acting White accusation in the Black community.

Undergraduate Research Assistants

Joshua Daniel

Bria Shackleford

Rana Garelnabi

Anaya Spencer

Emily France

Madison Gaskill

Ayanna Cole

Jessie Torres

Kai Clemons

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