Team Members

Degree completed: B.A in Psychology, minor in Criminal Justice (Summa Cum Laude) 

Research Interests:

• Investigating the dynamics of sexual assault, including factors that influence both the perpetration of and victimization from sexual violence, with an emphasis on gender-based violence.

• Studying how cognitive and behavioral traits influence women’s vulnerability to sexual assault, with a focus on situational and individual factors.

• Analyzing how societal pressures on men to assert and defend their masculinity contribute to aggressive behaviors

• Exploring the relationship between alcohol use and risky behaviors, including its impact on gendered interactions and sexual violence.

Fun Fact:

• I main Victor in Tekken 8 (not in an annoying way)

Major: Psychology

Research Interest: 

• Pursuing research in the behavioral neuroscience field.

• Interest in trauma responses and their effects on both the brain itself and the resulting changes to our behavior.

• Societal aspects and mindsets that influence abusive behaviors, and how we can focus on reducing these types of actions.

Fun Fact:

• I've watched all 15 seasons of supernatural

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Research Interest:

• Understanding the preliminary factors that lead to sexual assault perpetration

• Explore the impact of LGBTQ+ Identification and hostile masculine attitudes on the risk of sexual violence.

• Inform the development of prevention and intervention programs to reduce sexual violence prevalence and mitigate the consequences for survivors.

• Impact of substance abuse as it impairs an individuals decision and may lead to risky or violent behaviors.

Fun Fact:

• I found all 900 korok seeds in Breath of the Wild in 1 month