Undergraduate Students

Briyana Ros

Briyana Ros is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota pursuing her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. She is currently an undergraduate research assistant at the CFL Lab working on the CARPE DIEM Study. She is planning to apply to Physician Assistant programs after graduation to earn her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She currently works at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul as a patient care assistant on the nuero unit and enjoys taking care of her patients. Outside of work and school, she loves to travel, hike, cook, and shop! She also loves eating at new restaurants and trying new cuisines.

Chinwenwa Anyamele

Chinwenwa is a senior at the University of Minnesota majoring in Developmental Psychology. She is currently a student research assistant working with the CARPE DIEM study. She currently works part time in the Gender Sexuality Center (GSC) at the U with a program that focuses primarily on QTBIPOC and part time as a private nanny. She will be pursuing her Masters in the fall studying Social Work. In the future she hopes to continue her work working in the mental health sector with a focus on marginalized QTBIPOC youth from a community based standpoint. Outside of school she loves reading, spending quality time with friends and family, cooking, and watching mystery shows.

Christen Fouquette

Christen is a fourth year undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Minnesota where she is pursuing her studies in developmental psychology. She is actively engaged as a research assistant in the CFL lab and also serves as a teacher’s assistant for Counseling Skills Practicum Ⅰ. Following her undergraduate studies, Christen aspires to work as a behavioral technician to further her practical experience before pursuing additional education in the future. Outside of her academic pursuits, she finds enjoyment in activities such as running, spending time outdoors, and maintaining a journal.

Emily Chan

Emily Chan is a third-year undergraduate student, majoring in both Developmental Psychology and in Asian Studies- Chinese. Emily currently works as a Supervised Parent Monitor, where she provides parental coaching and interventions during noncustodial parental visits. After her undergraduate studies, she wants to earn a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. Her passion wanting to alleviate mental health disparities within the Asian community has a large influence in her career aspirations. Her career goal is to become a Clinical Psychologist, who works with the Asian-American community. She hopes that her fluency in English, Mandarin, Indonesian, Javanese, and Malay will help her provide services to those who experience a language barrier.

El Reinhard

El Reinhard is a second-year undergraduate student majoring in Developmental Psychology and minoring in Neuroscience. They hope to gain more insight into adolescents of minority groups, as they aspire to work with LGBTQ+ adolescents in their career. They want to focus on working with teens dealing with adverse circumstances and the psychopathology related to it. El is from Cupertino, California, and is studying at the University of Minnesota. They enjoy studying at new coffee shops, reading, and making lino print artworks in their free time.

Ella Hedstrom

Ella is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota where she is pursuing her degree in History with a concentration in Indigenous Studies. Ella is an active research assistant at the CFL Lab and has substantial experience working in a variety of educational settings where she finds a lot of inspiration for the future. Ella is passionate about equitable, truthful education and plans to continue to investigate the intersections between activism and pedagogy and how she can be involved in meaningful work going forward. In her free time, Ella enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending time with her friends and family.

Ellen Lundeen

Ellen Lundeen is a second-year undergraduate student, majoring in Developmental Psychology and minoring in Family Therapy. Her interests in how cultural background plays a part in a child’s development is what drew her to the CFL Lab. During the summer, she works as a camp counselor for Camp Fire, an organization based on youth empowerment and environmental education, where she shares her love of nature and creativity with a broad age range of children. In the future, she wishes to obtain a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, focused on helping children and families overcome and thrive following adverse experiences. Outside of school, Ellen enjoys running, hiking, and lifting, playing the piano, and listening to music!

Eren Schnell

Eren Schnell is a senior in the College of Liberal Arts. She is currently studying Developmental Psychology with a minor in Psychology. She is interested in adolescent development and equity in psychology. She is currently working as a testing technician for LifeFx, an executive functioning coaching company. Post-graduation, Eren is interested in getting her doctorate in order to do diagnostic testing and work with clients. Outside of school, Eren enjoys crocheting, cross-stitching, and playing D&D with friends.

Fadumo Barqadle

Fadumo Barqadle is currently a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She is majoring in Developmental Psychology and is on the pre-pa track where she plans to specialize in pediatrics.  She currently works at a group home, caring for residents with mobility impairments or traumatic brain injuries. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

Grace Ragira

Grace Ragira is a senior at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, majoring in Developmental Psychology. She works as a Research Assistant at the CARPE DIEM study and is also a Resident Assistant at a Senior Living facility in Edina, helping elderly residents with Activities of Daily Living. After graduation, Grace plans to take a meaningful gap year, gaining experience at a mental health center to enhance her interest in behavioral therapy. This experience is a stepping stone towards her goal of pursuing a Master’s degree in the same field. Outside of her studies and work, Grace enjoys spending time with friends and family, working out, and watching TV shows in her free time.

Julia Jarvi

Julia is a senior undergraduate majoring in psychology with a minor in Developmental Psychology. She is currently applying to Master’s programs to further her education towards a social work profession. This is Julia’s first semester as a part of the Culture and Family Life Lab. She currently works with pre-K children who are diagnosed with ASD as well as children who have mental health diagnoses. Some of Julia’s interests are spending time with friends and family, reading, going on walks when it’s warm outside, and weightlifting. 

Kalina Berg

Kalina Berg is a second-year undergraduate student, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Justice. She is an undergraduate research assistant in the Culture and Family Life Lab. Post-graduation, Kalina plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology, and research interests in mental health disparities in prisons and rehabilitation efforts. Outside of school, she enjoys the outdoors, baking, and spending time with friends and family. 

Mallory Boles

This fall, Mallory will be entering her second year as an undergraduate at UMN, majoring in Developmental Psychology. Many of her passions lie in breaking stigmas surrounding mental health and other aspects of psychology, as well as promoting holistic ways of maintaining a healthy state of mental well-being. In the future, she wishes to pursue a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, focused on training to help people overcome trauma. In her free time, you can find her sewing, painting, reading, or enjoying the outdoors. 

Meili Hill

Meili is a third year undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She is studying Developmental Psychology with a minor in Chinese Studies. She is driven to study Developmental Psychology because she believes the effects of social and environmental factors on individuals is the most fascinating part about people. Meili strives to use her knowledge and passion to help make an influence for all children and families. She hopes to be able to work abroad and use that knowledge to educate others about families from different cultures. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside relaxing, catching up with friends, and traveling. 

Miski Farah

Miski Farah is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Developmental Psychology at the Institute of Child Development, and minoring in public health. She is a certified phlebotomist, as well as a dedicated volunteer at Children’s Hospital where she works closely with medical professionals, child life specialists, and children on the surgical unit. Post-graduation, Miski’s goal is to attend a Physician Assistant program with hopes to work in neonatology. Her interests span from photography, Somali culture and dance, as well as fashion and fashion history.  

Monir Sabia

Monir Sabia is a third year undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a B.S. in Developmental Psychology. He is currently a student research assistant at the CFL Lab working on the CARPE DIEM study. After undergrad, he is interested in doing developmental research in a non-profit or community based setting and afterwards going on to graduate school. Outside of academics, he enjoys cooking, crocheting, reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Sarah Lenertz

Sarah Lenertz is a third-year undergraduate at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Developmental Psychology. She is interested in facilitating emotional and social development in adolescents and supporting them in overcoming mental health challenges. While unsure of her future career, she is interested in working in occupational therapy or family counseling. In her free time, Sarah likes walking her dog, reading books, and spending time with her friends and family.

Sophie Speckhard

Sophia Speckhard is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota majoring in Developmental Psychology. She currently works at the UMN Child Development Laboratory School here on campus. Sophia plans to pursue a career as a pediatric occupational therapist with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and music therapy. She is interested and wants to learn more about access to these types of care, especially in minority communities. Aside from school, Sophia also has a strong passion for family, friends, mental health, and finding local thrift stores and coffee shops when she can!

Sophia Weaver

Sophia Weaver is a second-year student at the University of Minnesota. She is pursuing a degree in Developmental Psychology with minors in Family Therapy and Family Violence Prevention. In the future, she has hopes of obtaining a LMFT license and practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Sophia is an active Research Assistant in the CFL Lab and has years of experience working with children of all ages. Sophia has strong passions for helping others, helping children thrive in unique circumstances, breaking stigmas around mental health, as well as reading lots of books, spending time with loved ones and spending time outside.