MEET THE TEAM

Alexis is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology. After graduation she hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology as a licensed therapist. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to obtain valuable research experience to prepare herself for the future and gain further insight into how a child's cognition affects their developmental process.

Amanda is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine, pursuing a double major in Psychological Science and Business Information Management. She is particularly interested in the intersection of technology, cognition, and child development, with a focus on behavior intervention strategies and the influence of parental factors. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Amanda aims to acquire meaningful research experience and deepen her understanding of cognitive development in children.

Aura currently graduated with a B.S. in Clinical Psychology from UC San Diego. She just joined the Post-Bacc Program in Psychological Science at UC Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and neuropsychology. She hopes to get into graduate school one day and pursue a Ph.D. in either forensic psychology or neuropsychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Aura hopes to gain more research experience to become a more competitive applicant for graduate school and to find out which area of psychology interests her more in order to choose a grad program.

Ayumi is an undergraduate student double majoring in Psychological Science and Public Health Policy at University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology. In the future, she hopes to get her PsyD in Clinical Psychology and work with children. Ayumi joined the Child Narratives Lab in the hopes of learning research skills and more about the cognitive development of children.

Citlali is an undergraduate Psychology major at California State University, Los Angeles. Her research interests lie at the intersection of psychology and law, including juror decision-making, eyewitness reliability, suggestibility, child interviewing practices, and recidivism among at-risk and incarcerated youth. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in forensic/legal psychology and aspires to become a forensic psychologist, eventually serving as an expert witness. Through her work in the Child Narratives Lab this summer, she hopes to deepen her understanding of how children’s experiences and narratives can inform legal processes and to gain meaningful hands-on research experience in developmental forensic contexts.

Deema is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. She is interested in clinical psychology and child development. Deema hopes to pursue a graduate degree in clinical psychology with a focus on working with children and families. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain valuable research experience and deepen her understanding of child development and mental health.

Emmy is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are developmental psychology, social psychology, and psychopathology. In the future she hopes to pursue her masters and continue working with children in a clinical setting.Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain research experience and enhance her understanding of how the social world influences children's development.

Emily is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological science at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include clinical psychology, law, and developmental psychology. She is especially interested in the effects of psychological trauma on children and various populations, such as within the military and the wrongly incarcerated. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Emily seeks to become more knowledgable in child psychology and help investigate the connections between children's memory and the real world applications in the judicial system. She aspires to pursue graduate school and learn more about how she can help and further research for those who have experienced trauma.

Frances is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science. She is passionate about understanding how childhood experiences shape adult behavior and studying child development. She is working to become a cognitive behavioral therapist for children. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Frances hopes to gain research experience and better understand psychological development and resilience in children.

Hannah is a fourth-year Psychology major at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include forensic, clinical, and developmental psychology, and she is particularly interested in the effects of adverse childhood experiences and cultural factors on psychological development. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Hannah seeks to gain experience investigating the interactions between psychology and law, specifically in understanding how psychological research can be applied to legal cases involving children. She ultimately aspires to pursue graduate studies in forensic or clinical psychology, with the goal of applying her studies in legal contexts to support vulnerable individuals within the justice system.

Kaitlin is an undergraduate student double majoring in Psychological Science and Criminology, Law & Society at the University of California, Irvine. She is interested in developmental psychology and child forensic psychology. They hope to pursue a career in juvenile justice and detention center counseling. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she looks forward to becoming more familiar with data analysis and gain more research experience revolving around child cognition and the justice system. 

Khoa is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Sciences and minoring in Education at the University of California Irvine. His interests are education, child development, and school psychology. He hopes to pursue his education specialist degree focusing on school psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, he hopes to gain knowledge into the research side of psychology and gain valuable experience working with children and their families.

Kimia is a doctoral student majoring in Law and Psychology at Arizona State University. Her research interests are in attorney questioning, child/adolescent interviewing, and jury decision making, specifically in maltreatment and abuse cases involving youth. She hopes to pursue an academic position upon receiving her PhD. As a summer research fellow in the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain a better understanding of conducting research with children and learn new methodological skills.

Ryan is a undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. His interests include clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. After graduating, he plans on pursuing a career in clinical psychology or in the medical field. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Ryan is looking forward to gaining research experience and insight into child development through a psychological and legal lens.

Roger is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology at the University of California, Irvine. His interests include clinical, developmental, and social psychology. After graduating, he hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology or social work. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Roger hopes to gain invaluable research experience, expand his understanding of the field, and develop skills that would help foster his academic journey.

Sena is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are in developmental psychology specifically regarding trauma and early-life adversity. She hopes to pursue a degree in either clinical or developmental psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to better understand the relationship between environmental context and children's development.

Tiffany is a recent graduate from the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are developmental psychology, mainly regarding how different factors (culture, stress, adversities) can influence a child's growth. She aims to attend graduate school and pursue a career in medicine. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Tiffany hopes to gain valuable research experience and broaden her understanding and perspective of child development.

Valeria is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and developmental psychology. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical or neuropsychology, to work closely with children and understand how early experiences influence their emotional and cognitive development. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to develop practical research skills and contribute to ongoing work in memory, language, and social context.

Xien is an undergraduate student double majoring in Psychological Science and Education Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and humanistic psychology. She hopes to pursue a career in counseling psychotherapy. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain practical research experience, learn from her peers, and explore the connections between child/adolescent development, psychology, and mental health.