Katy, Texas, United States
I am an incoming doctoral fellow at the University of Alabama Graduate School. Starting August 2026, I will be working to complete a Ph.D. in developmental psychology under Dr. Ansley Gilpin. In addition, I am currently collaborating with Dr. Jacqueline Woolley, Ph.D., from The University of Texas at Austin, and Dr. Jen Clegg, Ph.D., from Texas State, to publish two manuscripts based on my senior thesis that I completed at The University of Texas at Austin. My current research interests include the use of technology in elementary schools and its impact on children's cognitive and academic development, and the role of recess in children's academic performance in school.
→ Continuing collaboration with the Imagination and Cognition Lab Research Assistants, Dr. Jacqueline Woolley, Ph.D. (UT), and Dr. Jennifer Clegg, Ph.D. (TXST), to prepare a manuscript based on my senior honors thesis for publication in an academic journal. • Working closely with professors to complete data collection, refine analyses, and contribute to manuscript development. • Responsible for transcribing and coding audio recordings, developing qualitative and quantitative coding schemes, and integrating findings into the current draft of the paper. • Designed and led the original study, including developing structured methodologies, standardized coding systems, and creative participant recruitment strategies.
• Oversaw daily lab operations of 13 research assistants, managed lab meetings, and ensured the execution of 4 research projects by coordinating team efforts and maintaining efficiency. • Led the full recruitment cycle for 8 new research assistants, including candidate evaluation, interviewing, selection, and onboarding, while developing and facilitating structured training sessions. • Designed and authored 2 comprehensive training manuals for research assistants and future lab managers, detailing lab procedures, onboarding processes, and daily operations.
• Assisted in training and onboarding new research assistants, ensuring they understood lab protocols, data collection procedures, and ethical research guidelines. • Collaborated with the lab team in weekly lab meetings to improve study protocol and research operations. • Conducted participant recruitment and data collection, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional and lab policies.
• Served as a primary point of contact for associates through inbound calls, providing clear, empathetic guidance on employer benefits. • Created and managed case tasks to identify community-based solutions, ensuring timely follow-up and continuity of care. • Maintained accurate documentation of cases, communications, and resource referrals within internal databases to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Researched and evaluated community solutions across the United States, including housing, healthcare, and financial resources to address client needs within a timely and personalized manner. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support care coordination and ensure client access to community services. • Developed a working knowledge of national and local support organizations while maintaining accurate documentation and resource tracking in internal databases.
• Built strong customer relationships by engaging with shoppers while providing tailored recommendations, answering product questions, and ensuring a welcoming in-store experience. • Contributed to day-to-day operations, including restocking inventory, organizing displays, and maintaining a clean, inviting retail space. • Represented the brand at corporate events and music festivals, promoting store offerings by designing custom hats and engaging directly with customers in high-traffic settings.
→ Worked under Dr. Adela Timmons, Ph.D., as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for her upper-division course, Childhood Trauma and Adversity. • Managed confidential student data, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with university policies. • Developed and implemented a personalized communication system by scheduling office hours, responding to student emails, and providing individualized support to students needing extra time or accommodations. • Collaborated with professors and other teaching assistants to review course structure, optimizing student workloads, and enhancing student engagement.
→ Worked under Dr. Jacqueline Woolley, Ph.D., as a Signature Course Undergraduate Assistant for her first-year course, Why We Believe Weird Things. • Fostered an inclusive and engaging classroom environment by facilitating discussions, answering questions about university life, and presenting informational materials to help freshmen acclimate to campus culture and resources. • Collaborated with the course instructor to brainstorm coursework ideas and identify ways to improve students’ academic transition and classroom participation. • Offered writing support by providing in-depth, constructive feedback on student papers, helping students strengthen their arguments, organization, and clarity while building academic confidence.
• Managed all internal and external communications among chapter members, officers, and regional directors, providing timely updates on member eligibility and addressing extenuating circumstances. • Coordinated and executed impactful sorority involvement and service events with local Austin organizations like Sleeping in Heavenly Peace and Covenant Presbyterian Church. • Oversaw and delegated a team of appointed officers, including Chapter Edification, Senior Night, Service, and Attendance AOs, and brainstormed new ways to enhance chapter participation and success.
• As an Edification Head, I collaborated with a team of three to create a positive environment during chapter meetings by providing snacks, introducing a guiding verse, and offering prayer over the chapter. • As a member of the Formal Committee, I collaborated with a small team to plan our chapter's formal event, researching venues, party themes, and budget-friendly decor to create an enjoyable experience for members and their guests. • As a Senior Night Appointed Officer, I communicated with graduating seniors to curate videos and photos from their time in our chapter, which were compiled into a highlight video celebrating their contributions.
• Led a small group, providing spiritual guidance and supporting members' personal growth journeys throughout their college experience. • Designed and implemented weekly meeting agendas, centering discussions on Bible passages, verse memorization, and practical prayer principles. • Maintained regular communication with small group members, monitoring personal goal progress, and adapting weekly agendas to support their needs.