PEOPLE

Jessie is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is interested in neuropsychology, particularly conditions that can interfere with one’s social cognition. After graduating, she wants to continue her education at graduate school and study cognitive neuroscience. When she’s not busy, she likes to draw, play Animal Crossing, and spend time with her dogs.

Kiana Gee is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing her Bachelors of Science in Cognitive Science. She enjoys studying developmental cognition and language acquisition, and she especially loves working with children. In the future she hopes to continue her work with children and further her studies in graduate school. During her free time, she enjoys listening to and playing music, drawing, and spending time with friends and family.

Audrey Lagrisola is a fourth year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is interested in cognitive development and how nature vs. nurture plays a part in this process. In the future she hopes to further her understanding of people and the brain in graduate school. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, trying new foods, and napping. 

Tati is an undergraduate student pursuing her B.S. in psychology. She is particularly interested in how childhood experiences and mental disorders may affect one's understanding of the social world. She loves working with children and is excited to learn more about cognitive science through a more hands-on approach. In her free time, she enjoys singing along to music, going on walks, and trying new foods :) 

Elizabeth is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. She plans to pursue her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is interested in studying the development of prosocial behaviors along with the impacts of technology and social media. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, sewing, and spending time with friends :)

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Evelyn Jiang is a second year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Sciences. She is particularly interested in developmental cognition and abnormal psychology, and loves working with children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, reading, and thrifting. 

Kimberly Rodriguez is a fourth year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is interested in how children's environment plays a role in their mental health. She enjoys working with children and has been doing so for about two years. During her free time, she likes playing with her dogs, reading, and going to concerts. 

Victoria Martinez Orozco is an undergraduate student at UCI pursuing her Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology. She is interested in studying child and adolescent development, specifically, decision making and language acquisition. Once she graduates, she hopes to pursue her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and help children in underrepresented communities. In her free time she loves to go on walks, drink matcha, and laugh with her friends.

Lana Isabel Abad is a second-year undergraduate student at UCI pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. She is interested in neuropsychology, particularly curious about the underpinnings of brain injuries and cognitive disorders. She hopes to conduct cross-cultural research in this field in the future. In her free time, she dances with UCI's Kaba Modern dance team, and enjoys crocheting, reading, and binging TV shows with her roommates. 

Madison Leingang is a second-year Psych BS major. She is interested in the cognitive development of children and the intersection of psychology and law and has hopes of going to grad school. In her free time, she can be found reading, watching bad reality TV, or looking at pictures of her family dog. 

I am a third-year undergraduate student at UCI pursuing my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am particularly interested in Developmental Psychology and how one's environment and other social influences impact their life trajectories. I love working with children and in the future, I hope to pursue a career in helping children and adolescents from underrepresented population. In my free time, I like catching up with my friends and family, listening to music and watching pretty sunsets. 

Mehak Goel is a third-year student pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. Her academic journey has been marked by a deep fascination with clinical psychology. With a passion for understanding the human mind and behavior, Mehak aspires to continue her studies in graduate school, where she hopes to make meaningful impact in the field. She spends her leisure time immersed in books, sketching, and painting.