Past Members

Life after SEVER Lab:

• Graduated with a M.A Double Major in Psychology and Sociology

• Involved with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) Advocacy Corps

• Participating in a Fellowship with UTEP Consultations Advocacy and Education (CARE)

• Collaborating with glass soldier to raise awareness of sexual assault perpetration within the military

Major: Psychology and Sociology 

Research Interest:

• Origins and outcomes of alcohol misuse and behaviors associated with risk-taking. 

• Effectiveness of interventions targeting domestic violence.

• The coexistence of emotional disorders (such as anxiety, stress, and depression) alongside substance use disorders. 

• Factors that mediate and moderate the manifestation, onset, and persistence of anxiety/depression psychopathology among populations experiencing health disparities. 

• The mental well-being of Latino families, the acculturation process, the promotion of cultural inclusiveness in education, and the assessment and psychotherapy approaches in multicultural development.

Life after SEVER lab:

• I am part of the Psychology and the Law Laboratory, where we focus on understanding how psychological factors influence legal processes. Our current project is examining how jury and judge decision-making impact decisions and cognitive processes. In terms of jury decision-making, we look at how factors like group dynamics, persuasion, bias, and social influence affect jurors’ verdicts. We also explore the role of emotions, memory, and the presentation of evidence in shaping how juries reach their decisions. Our research aims to improve fairness and effectiveness in legal systems, by identifying ways to reduce bias and improve the accuracy of verdicts 

Major: Psychology

Minor: Biological Sciences

Research Interest: 

• Interest in building research skills in settings that align with her mission of helping people.

• Understanding how emotions and alcohol affect behavior, focusing on emotion regulation and decision making.

Life after SEVER Lab:

• Currently enrolled in UTEP's Masters of Public Health program 

Major: 

Research Interest:

• The effects of toxic masculine ideas on gender expression in queer and transgender men.

• Origins of sexual violence trauma among LGBT minorities and possible links to drug abuse.

• Effects of alcohol and drug use on the conceptualization of sexually violent actions and the possibility of them being committed.

Life after SEVER Lab:

• Admitted to M.A in Clinical Psychology

Major: Psychology 

Minor: Biological Sciences

Research Interest:

• Examining the Moderating Effects of Intergenerational Conflict on the Association Between Family Autonomy Support and Alcohol Use 

Life after SEVER Lab:

• UTEP Sector President of Teen Survivor: 2024- 2025

Major: Psychology 

Research Interest:

• Interested in researching psilocybin's potential therapeutic uses.

• Understanding the causes of aggression and social conflict and how social skills can reduce its negative impact.

Life after SEVER Lab:

• Graduated with Bachelors of Science in Psychology

• Cum Laude honors

• Currently applying for Masters in Mental Health M.A

Major: Psychology 

Minor: Sociology 

Research Interest:

• Why intoxicated individuals commit sexual deviance behavior.

• How media portrayal of alcohol consumption and sex affect sexual violence.

• How social media affects the perspective of sexual violence and their victims.

Life after SEVER Lab:

Major: Psychology 

Minor: Criminal Justice

About me:

I'm majoring in Psychology and minoring in Criminal Justice, with a keen interest in both developmental pathology and forensic psychology. I'm exploring these fields to figure out which one truly captivates me. I'm truly passionate about uncovering why people do what they do. Specifically, I'm intrigued by the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on individuals' psychology and behavior.