CHOICE Lab

(1st year Doctoral Candidate)

Adelaide received her B.A. in Psychological Science and Neuroscience from the University of Vermont in 2023. After graduating, she worked as a clinical research coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Dr. Skeens lab, aiming to understand psychosocial and  biobehavioral outcomes for children with cancer. Adelaide is interested in exploring the role of social determinants of health in positive health behaviors to inform culturally sensitive interventions.

(DePaul Undergraduate Alumni)

Elise is an alum from DePaul University who earned a bachelors degree in psychology. Currently, she is interested in behavioral medicine, medication assisted therapy, as well as economic and racial disparities in health.

(4th year Undergraduate Student)

Jasrah is a third-year student at DePaul University pursuing her B.S. in Health Science with a concentration in Bioscience. Her academic and professional interests center on patient-centered care, chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and health equity. Jasrah has gained clinical experience through her roles as a medical assistant in dermatology, endocrinology, and internal medicine. Jasrah hopes to continue exploring the intersections of medicine, equity, and patient-centered care as she pursues a career in medicine.

(4th year Doctoral Candidate)

Tetyana received her B.S. in Applied Health Science and Psychology from Wheaton College in 2021. After graduating, she worked as a care coordinator at the DePaul Family and Community Services clinic, helping families in the Oak Park public school district navigate systems and community resources. She also worked as a lab manager under Dr. Charles Liu, examining the impact of COVID-19-related racism on the health of Asian Americans. Tetyana is interested in exploring the role of environmental stressors in the health behaviors and health inequity of children in urban settings.

(2nd year MS Research Psychology Student)

Alexis is a 2nd-year master's student in the CHOICE Lab! She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2023 with a degree in neuroscience and a minor in psychology. While she was there, she completed the Community Engaged Scholars Program which remains a core part of her work today. Alexis is committed to knowing and understanding the populations she works with outside of the lab by working in clinical and community settings. She is using her previous experiences with rare disease families to understand the primary stressors and coping mechanisms of parents whose children have adrenoleukodystrophy. When she is not in the lab, you can find her in the neuropsychology clinic.