Alexa is a graduate from the University of California, Irvine who completed a degree in Psychological Science (B.A.). Additionally, she is currently enrolled in the Psychological Testing Technician Program through UCI Division of Continuing Education. Her interests include clinical psychology, psychological assessment, neuropsychology, and developmental psychology. She hopes to pursue a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain meaningful research experience and further explore the intersection of child development, psychology, and the legal system.

Anahi is an undergraduate student double majoring in Psychological Science (B.A.) and Education Sciences (B.A.) at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include clinical psychology, developmental psychology, counseling psychology, and education. She hopes to pursue a degree in counseling or clinical psychology, with a focus on mental health, child development, and supporting children and families in underserved communities. She is particularly interested in understanding how family dynamics, difficult life experiences, and children's environments can shape their mental health and development. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain hands-on research experience and better understand how children communicate their experiences and how their family and social environments influence the way they understand and process those experiences.

Anna is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona who earned a B.A. in Psychology. Their interests are cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and developmental psychology. They hope to pursue a graduates' degree in cognitive neuropsychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Anna hopes to gain hands-on experience in experimental research and contribute meaningful research to the field of cognitive psychology.

Austin is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine who earned a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Economics. His interests include social psychology, developmental psychology, and organizational psychology. He is passionate about helping others thrive in the workplace and aspires to pursue a career in Organizational Psychology, specifically in the realm of people analytics and talent aquisition. Through the Child Narratives Lab, he hopes to gain valuable experience with research and data analytics, as well as a better understanding of cognitive development in children.

Betsabe holds a BA in Psychology and a Biology minor from Georgetown University. Her research interests include understanding children's developmental psychopathology in relation to stress and exploring contemporary interventions that better speak to the context of their lived experiences. Through the Child Narratives Lab she hopes to gain research experience and explore how narratives can act as a window into a child's psychopathology.

Cara is an undergraduate student studying Psychology (B.A.) at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include developmental psychology, sports psychology, and industrial/organizational psychology. She hopes to pursue a graduate degree in developmental psychology to further her passion for working with children. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain valuable hands-on research experience, combining technical lab work with real-world applications to strengthen her interpersonal skills with children.

Courtney is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science (B.A.) at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and sport psychology. She hopes to pursue a degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in sport psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to explore the interactions between law and psychology, gain valuable research experience, and develop a deeper understanding of the environmental factors that influence children’s cognitive development.

Destiny is a graduate student pursuing her M.A. in Legal and Forensic Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. She earned her B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in Data Science from UC Berkeley. Her interests include forensic psychology, cognitive psychology, and psychology and the law. She is especially drawn to how trauma affects children's memory and disclosure in legal settings. Through the Child Narratives Lab, Destiny hopes to gain hands-on research experience that will help inform her future career path and contribute to work that could improve how the legal system supports child witnesses.

Elaine is an undergraduate student double-majoring in Psychology (B.S.) and Sociology (B.A.) with a minor in Public Health at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology, counseling, mental health, and working with children. She hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology or counseling. Through the Child Narratives lab, she hopes to continue to build research experience and gain a deeper understanding of children's cognitive development.

Emily is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine who earned a B.A. in Psychological Science. 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 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.

Hannah is an undergraduate student majoring in Public Health Sciences (B.S.) at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology and developmental psychology. She is planning on pursing a career in the medical field as a pediatrician. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain valuable research experience and better understand the cognitive development of children based on their environmental context.

Kaitlin is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine who earned a B.A. in Psychological Science and a B.A. in Criminology. 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.

Kaitlin is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychological Science (B.A.) at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are clinical psychology and developmental psychology, with a passion for working with children. She hopes to pursue a graduate degree in clinical psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain extensive research experience and further expand her knowledge on child development.

Kathryn is a 4th year undergraduate student double majoring in Psychological Science and Education Sciences. She is interested in school psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology. After graduating, she plans to earn a degree in school psychology and work in educational settings. As a member of the Child Narratives Lab, Kathryn is excited to understand the social and cognitive impacts on memory and lived experiences.

Khoa is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine who earned a B.A. in Psychological Science. 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.

Lisa is an undergraduate student who is majoring in Psychological Science (B.S.). Her interests in particular are psychology, forensics, developmental psychology, and language acquisition. She is planning on pursuing developmental psychology with a focus on language in particular, but is also interested in the real world application of psychology. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to be able to gain research and hands-on experience that parallels her future aspirations.

Samantha is an undergraduate student majoring in Biological Sciences at Irvine Valley College. Her interests include clinical psychology and developmental psychology. She aims to pursue a career as a pediatrician. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain valuable research experience and learn more about how to best serve children in the community within the fields of medicine, law, and education.

Sana is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine who earned a B.A. in Psychology. Her interests include clinical psychology and developmental psychology. She hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in developmental psychology and eventually open her own clinic. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to develop hands-on research skills that will help her understand how children’s experiences and environments shape their development. She is also excited to pursue her M.A. in Legal and Forensic Psychology at UC Irvine beginning Fall 2026!

Taylor is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology (B.S.) at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests include developmental psychology, forensic psychology, and adolescent brain development. After graduation, she plans to attend law school. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain hands-on research experience and a deeper understanding of how children's cognition and development shape their experiences and outcomes as well as their interactions with the legal system.

Thao is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology (B.S.) at the University of California, Irvine. Her interests are education and child development. She plans to pursue a graduate degree and a career working with children in school settings. Through the Child Narratives Lab, she hopes to gain hands-on experience interacting with children and their families as well as a deeper understanding of how memory and learning affect development.

Timothy is an undergraduate student double majoring in Psychology (B.A.) and Criminology (B.A.) at the University of California, Irvine. His interests focus on the intersection between the criminal justice system and its underlying psychology. After graduation, he plans to attend law school and work as a public defense attorney. Through his experience in the Child Narratives Lab, Timothy aspires to gain skills and knowledge that deepen his understanding of the role psychology plays in the legal system.

Valeria is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology (B.S.) 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.