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Current Members
DOCTORAL STUDENTS (Ph.D. in CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY)
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DANIELLE SCHWEITZER (SHE/HER)
Third-Year Doctoral Student
Lab Manager
Danielle is a third-year Clinical Psychology Ph.D. doctoral student at Rowan University. She has her BA in Psychology from Rowan University. Her research interests include the development, effectiveness, and dissemination of technology-based interventions for depression and anxiety. Currently, she is interested in further understanding engagement patterns associated with widely-used apps and factors that contribute to discontinued usage. Within her research, she would like to investigate the relationship between symptoms and app usage. Additionally, she hopes to examine how users navigate app marketplaces while choosing mental health apps.
NATALIE POLICELLA (SHE/HER)
First-Year Doctoral Student
Natalie is a first-year Clinical Psychology Psy.D. doctoral student at Immaculata University. She has her BA in Psychology from Rowan University. Her research interests include the impact social media has on disordered eating and body image issues. In addition, she is interested in the etiology and treatment methods of anxiety and depression.
POST-BACC/GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
ARIA SHOEMAKER
Post-Bacc
Aria is a graduate student in the Masters of Business Administration program at Rowan University. She received a biological sciences B.S. and a psychological sciences B.S., minoring in neuroscience in 2022. Her research interests include focusing on prevention and treatment of mental illnesses and disorders including depression and anxiety. Her future career goal is to become a neurosurgeon/neuropsychiatrist who utilizes her research experience to better understand and treat her patients. She likes to ride horses and work as a medical assistant in her free time.
ERIN O'DONNELL
Post-Bacc
Erin graduated from Rowan University with a B.S. in Biological Science and a B.A. Psychology as well as a minor in Chemistry. Her research interests include the treatment and prevention of depression and anxiety as well as methods for self-help. Erin hopes to become a pediatric psychiatrist to help further reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Outside of research, Erin enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with her cat and dogs.
AMEERAT BISIOLU (SHE/HER)
Post-Bacc
Ameerat is a recent graduate from Rowan University with B.A.s in Psychology and Writing Arts. Her research interests include studying the manifestation and treatment of depression and anxiety in African-American, Muslim, and other ethnic minority populations. Her career goal is to become a clinical psychologist and work with these populations to help them overcome the burdens of systemic oppression and work toward self-love and sufficiency. When she is not studying or in class, Ameerat enjoys reading and writing fiction stories.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (BA/BS in PSYCHOLOGY)
NINELLE EDENNE (SHE/HER)
Senior
Undergraduate Lab Coordinator
Ninelle is a senior at Rowan University who is majoring in Psychology with a CUGS in Publishing and Writing for the Public. Her research interests include anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and the efficacy of mHealth and other self-help methods. Her future career goal is to be a clinical psychologist in an integrated healthcare setting to assist healthcare professionals with treating individuals with mental health concerns. Outside of school, Ninelle is a Behavioral Therapist and Peer Support Facilitator. In her free time, she loves to write and paint.
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SARAH AHLQUIST (SHE/HER)
Senior
Sarah is a senior at Rowan University who is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. Her research interests include anxiety, depression, the efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in treating specific phobias, and the connection between our mental and physical health. Her future goals are to become a licensed clinical psychologist and work with and treat anxiety, depression, and OCD in children and young adults. In her spare time, Sarah loves to bake, exercise, and spend time with her loved ones.
DESIREE STEIGERWALT (SHE/HER)
Junior
Desiree is a junior at Rowan University majoring in Psychological Science. Her research interests involve treatments for disorders like depression and anxiety as well as topics including technology, women, and adolescents. Her career goal is to be a counseling psychologist that works specifically with children and adolescents. She is also interested in working as a school psychologist. In her spare time, she likes to write, go to the gym, and hang out with her siblings.
JULIA KRAVCHENKO (SHE/HER)
Junior
Julia is a driven, ambitious, and dedicated individual who is currently a junior at Rowan University, where she is pursuing a major in Psychology. Her research interests include addressing mood disorders and implementing preventive measures against anxiety and depression. She aspires to become a licensed clinical psychologist, a role that would allow her to provide vital support to adults who are grappling with mood disorders and anxiety. In her free time, she enjoys reading, volunteering, and going on walks.
JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
RACHEL GRANT (SHE/HER)
Second Year Graduate Student
Rachel is currently a second-year graduate student at Rowan University in their M.A. Counseling in Educational Settings Program on the SAC and LPC track. Her professional interests are geared toward helping adolescents and young adults through challenging and trying times. Research-wise, Rachel is interested in effective preventative strategies aimed at limiting anxiety and depression's impact on an individual as well as the role of technology and social media in anxiety and depression's development. Through her work, Rachel hopes to encourage and empower those who are struggling as well as reform the false beliefs related to mental health treatment.
SEAIRAH CHILES (SHE/HER)
Senior
Seairah is a senior Psychology B.A major at Rowan University. Her research interest includes the prevention and treatment of anxiety and depression. In addition, her research interest also includes the importance of diversity in the field of psychology in relation to marginalized groups. After graduation, she plans on becoming a clinical psychologist to pursue her goal in providing therapy for individuals with mental health issues, or providing therapy to those that are incarcerated. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as attempting to make new recipes.
GABRIELLA MANDIA (SHE/HER)
SENIOR
Gabriella is a senior at Rowan University majoring in psychology. Her research interests include, the study of addiction, and treatment of mental health specifically including anxiety and depression. Her career goal is to go on to receive her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling to become a therapist. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym and reading.
CONNOR HANNON (HE/HIM)
Junior
Connor is a junior majoring in psychology at Rowan University. His research interests include anxiety, depression, as well as the impact technology can have on mental health. After graduating, he plans to become a Licensed Professional Counselor to aid people in need through therapy. In his free time, Connor loves spending time with friends, playing basketball, and listening to music.
HANNAH SEGAL (SHE/HER)
Junior
Hannah is a junior majoring in psychology at Rowan University. Her research interests include treatment interventions for anxiety and depression, etiology of depression and anxiety, and how stable phobias are and whether this causes mild to extreme distress. Her future career goal is to become a clinical psychologist to help people manage their symptoms, and help them live their life to the fullest. In her free time, she enjoys doing charitable work on her service fraternity APO (Alpha Phi Omega), going to the gym, listening to music, spending time with her friends and family.
MAGGIE MCCUMBER (SHE/HER)
Sophomore
Maggie is a sophomore completing her first full year at Rowan University. She transferred this fall from Penn State (Abington Campus), and is working to complete her Psychology degree. After graduating, Maggie plans on getting her Masters Degree (and possibly doctorate), and wants to start a clinical practice to work with adolescents. When she isn’t at work or in class, Maggie can be found writing, singing, playing piano, attending broadway shows, or playing with her two dogs, ferret, and cats.
ARIANA BENITEZ (SHE/HER)
Sophomore
Ariana is a sophomore at Rowan University majoring in psychology with a minor in sports and exercise psychology. Her research interests include the effects of social media on mental health and the prevention and treatment interventions of mental illness in children and young adults, specifically anxiety and depression. Her career goal is to go to get her master's degree in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology and become a counselor for children and teens. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, hanging out with friends, reading, and coaching gymnastics on the weekends.
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