Undergraduate Students

Current Undergraduate Students

Noel Brusnahan

Major: Psychology

As a psychology major aspiring to become a psychiatrist, I am passionate about understanding how childhood development shapes resilience, particularly in managing stress and deriving a sense of self. I want to learn evidence-based ways that alter a person’s life for the better. When I am not studying, I enjoy cooking, badminton, and sharing conversations about good books over good coffee. 

Will Bush

Major: Neurobiology and Education Policy

I am studying Neurobiology and Education Policy. I’m excited to be joining the Child Emotion Lab and begin contributing to the valuable work that takes place here. I’m interested in how neuroscience and psychology can be used to inform policy, especially related to children’s health and development.

Anna Eisenegger

Major: Psychology

I am currently an undergraduate studying psychology, and I am specifically interested in psychopathology and child development. I have prior experience working with children through babysitting, tutoring, and mentoring. In my free time, I like listening to music, reading, and spending time with friends and family. I hope to attend graduate school to study clinical psychology, with the goal of eventually working as a child psychologist. 

Cece Gray

Major: Psychology and Pre-Nursing

I am a psychology and pre-nursing student with an interest in pediatric healthcare. I am especially interested in how lifestyle factors and early interventions can help children build healthy habits and improve long-term emotional well-being. After graduation, I hope to work with children as a registered nurse before completing more schooling to become a nurse practitioner. Outside of academics, I love running, baking, and reading.

Alyson Holub

Major: Pre-Nursing

I am an undergraduate aspiring Nursing student with a certificate in Global Health. After college, I aspire to work in psychiatric or pediatric nursing. I have always loved working with children, whether it be as a counselor or volunteering. I am interested in how children process difficult experiences like grief, and how they manage feelings of social anxiety or depression. Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to music, working out, and baking. 

Carly Johnson

Major: Psychology

I’ve worked with kids for as long as I’ve been able to work and love them! I’m hoping to continue my education after I graduate and further my specialization into the emotional effects of chronic illness in children. 

Payton Fuller

Major: Psychology

I am majoring in Psychology with a certificate in Studio Art. I am fascinated by the intersection of art and psychology and hope to one day combine that with my interest in child psychology. After graduation, I aspire to attend graduate school and earn my PhD in clinical psychology. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, traveling, and baking!

Kayleigh Lara

Major: Psychology

I am an undergraduate student studying psychology with a certificate in disability rights and services. In the future, I hope to attend graduate school to study clinical psychology and ultimately become a child psychologist. Outside of academics, I enjoy cooking, spending time with friends, and watching movies.

Ruby Maillet

Major: Psychology and Neurobiology

I am interested in the diverse ways we interpret emotions across the world, particularly how different societies perceive facial expressions.  Through my time in the lab, I hope to investigate how navigating these cross-cultural variations in emotion reading affects a child’s development. Ultimately, I want to translate research-based evidence into clinical practices that foster a more supportive environment for children to express their emotions.

Clara Sainz Prats

Major: Psychology and Neurobiology

My name is Clara Sainz Prats and I am an international student from Barcelona, Spain. I am a junior majoring in psychology and neurobiology who’s deeply interested in the intersection of both. In my free time I like to read mystery novels, bake fruit pies for my roommates, and go on runs. I look forward to furthering my education on psychology research through the Child Emotion Lab.

Gabriella Waldron

Major: Psychology and Neurobiology

I am an undergraduate student studying psychology and neurobiology. Following years of working with kids, I have become very interested in the intersection between school psychology and developmental psychology, and the impact caregivers and parents have on children’s development. After college, I plan to attend graduate school to further my studies in these areas. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, nature walks, and watching sitcoms.

Amber Weiss

Major: Psychology and Human Development & Family studies

I could not be more excited to be a part of this team since psychology has always been a passion of mine. Outside of the lab, I enjoy running, group fitness classes, grabbing coffee and shopping with friends, and binging sitcoms. My goal is to work as a behavioral scientist in the future and I am so thankful for this job opportunity because it gives me the experience that I need to be successful in the future!

Hannah Weissman

Major: Psychology

I am particularly interested in neuropsychology, specifically how the brain affects behavior and learning in children. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I hope to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology with a focus in neuropsychology. Outside of my academics, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, traveling, and cooking.

Audriana Zeuske

Major: Psychology

I am a psychology major with a strong interest in developmental and clinical research. I am particularly passionate about working with children, especially those with special needs, and I hope to use research to better understand how to support their emotional and psychological well-being. Through my involvement in this lab, I aim to gain valuable research experience that will prepare me for graduate study in counseling psychology. My long-term goal is to become a licensed counselor and eventually open my own private practice, where I can provide compassionate, individualized care to children and families.