GRADUATE STUDENTS

Degree: Ph.D. in Health Psychology (Fall 2025).

Degree completed: B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology (Summa Cum Laude).

Year: 1st year

Research Interests:

• Analyzing the psychological factors involved in both the perpetration and victimization of sexual violence, especially within romantic relationships,

• Exploring how gendered beliefs and difficulties in emotion regulation may increase the likelihood of perpetration of sexual violence and vulnerability to victimization.

• Investigating how alcohol use may affect emotion regulation and decision-making in the context of sexual violence, particularly when combined with traits like hostile masculinity and impulsivity.

• Contributing to the development of culturally informed prevention strategies aimed at reducing sexual violence and fostering healthy romantic relationships among young adults.

Fun Fact:

I enjoy Latin dancing, especially salsa and bachata.