Sophia Ahlborn (she/her). Sophia graduated from the University of Minnesota in the Spring of 2024 with a Dual Degree with a Bachelors of Science in developmental psychology and a Bachelors of Arts in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies with a Chinese emphasis. Her research interests include the relation between psychopathology in children and drug addiction, depression, and anxiety. She hopes to attend medical school for psychiatry.
Kenzie Bingel (she/her). Kenzie graduated from the University of Minnesota in Spring 2024 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a minor in Developmental Psychology. She is pursuing a masters degree in social work and hopes to work as a clinical social worker in the future. Her research interests include exploring factors that encourage the development of resilience in children and families facing adversity. Kenzie currently works as a research assistant on the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study.
Olivia Costa (she/her). Olivia earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in the Winter of 2023. She is passionate about researching risk and preventative factors related to suicide and self-harm in young adults. Her goal is to further her studies by pursuing a PhD in this field. Olivia currently works for the Colorado/Minnesota Parent and Adolescent Temperament and Health Study (COMN PATHS) as a recruiter.
Lucie Han (she/her). Lucie received her Developmental Psychology BA in Spring 2022. Her personal research interests include the development and prevention of body dysmorphia/eating disorders, mood disorders, and substance abuse disorders. She hopes to pursue a career in mental health research and clinical care. Lucie currently works on the Infant Twin Registry.
Brendon Lyons (he/him). Brendon graduated from Iowa State University in Spring 2023 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. His research interests include exploring anxiety, depression, and addiction within veteran and lower socioeconomic status communities. His goal is to continue his studies by pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Brendon currently works as a research assistant for the Colorado/ Minnesota Parent and Adolescent Temperament and Health Study (COMN PATHS).
Mallory Olsen (she/her). Mallory is a Fall 2020 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology. She hopes to attend graduate school and obtain a PsyD in developmental psychology. Her research interests include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the etiology of psychopathology. Mallory currently works as a research assistant on the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study.
Krupa Patel (she/her). Krupa graduated from the University of Delaware in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. Her research interests involve investigating the role of parent-child relationships on physiological outcomes across development, the environment that shapes this process, and identifying factors that promote resilience to ultimately improve the lives of vulnerable children that suffer the sequelae of early adversity. Currently, Krupa is the Site Coordinator for the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study. In the future, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Inyene Ukpong (she/her). Inyene graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Her research interests involve examining the brain and related behaviors, specifically in children, adults, and possibly veterans. Inyene currently works with HBCD (Healthy Brain and Child Development) investigating the effects of substance use on development from the prenatal period into childhood. Afterwards, she hopes to become a Clinical Neuropsychologist.