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Recognition

  • 2024 - 2025 Academic year

    • Elayna Comella, University of Hartford, Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program
    • Miles Cook, London South Bank University
    • Allyson Daleb, Southern Connecticut State University, master’s in School Psychology
    • Sarah Eslami (2023), UCLA, Health Psychology Ph.D. program
    • Andrew Esposito, University of New Haven, master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
    • Nabeeha Fatima, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Cailey Fay, Wake Forest University, master’s in Experimental Psychology
    • Sarah Fry, University of Connecticut, master’s in Social Work
    • Kevin Garrity, University of Hartford, master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
    • Reece Griffin, University of Hartford, master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
    • Destiny Hurst, Central Connecticut State University, master’s in Health Psychology
    • Becca LeBlanc (2024), Plymouth State University, master’s in Clinical Mental Health
    • Miles Lovell, Eastern Connecticut State University, master’s in Management
    • Jeidy Ortiz, Eastern Connecticut State University, master’s in Education
    • Carly Prentiss, University of Connecticut, Human Development and Family Studies Ph.D. program
    • Josh Ramirez, University of Connecticut, master’s in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
    • Alexandria Sexton, Southern Connecticut State University, master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Karleigh Steiner, Central Connecticut State University, master’s in Counselor Education: Clinical Professional Counseling
    • Emma Thibedeau, University of St. Joseph, MSW program

    2023 - 2024 Academic year

    • Chrissy Aaron (2023), Howard University, Developmental Psychology Ph.D. program
    • Brigitte Billings, University of South Maine, master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Emily Cook, University of Galway, master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Anna Coreas, Teachers College Columbia, master’s in Mental Health Counseling
    • Carlie Dreyfus (2023), accepted to two MSW programs
    • Ritzi Gabarette, University of North Carolina Wilmington, master's in behavior analysis
    • Quinlan Gervasio, Brandeis University, accelerated master’s in Neuroscience
    • Liz Hilton (2018), University of Connecticut, master's in Social Work
    • Erin Jones, Fairfield University, master's in Education and Human Development
    • Josie Keith, Rhode Island College, master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Stacie Kinlen, Iona College, master's in Teaching (birth to grade 6)
    • Arden Parzych, Central Connecticut State University, master's in School Counseling
    • John Piro, Central Connecticut State University, master's in Counselor Education (Student Development in Higher Ed)
    • Jim Salvatore, University of Connecticut, Ph.D. program in Neuroscience
    • Renato Silva (2023), University of St. Joseph, master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Amalie Valskar, University of Oslo, master’s in Cognitive Neuroscience

    2022 - 2023 Academic year

    • Meghan Brett, Fairfield University, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Zané Chase, Columbia University Teacher's College, master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Kate Conway, Central Connecticut State University, master's in Clinical Professional Counseling
    • Gianna DeSante, Simmons College master's program
    • Sarah Eslami, Columbia University, master's in clinical psychology
    • Emily Hritz, Southern Connecticut State University, master's in School Psychology
    • Candice Koolhaas, University of Massachusetts Boston, doctoral program in Developmental and Brain Sciences
    • Danielle Laurito, Eastern Connecticut State University, master's in Education
    • Kristan Manning, University of Connecticut, MSW program
    • Patrick Martin, Nova Southeastern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
    • Jordyn Powell (2022), Quinnipiac University, law program
    • Breana Weidele, Arizona State University, master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Melissa Valenzuela, University of Connecticut, master's in Counselor Education

    2021 - 2022 Academic year

    • Tyra Bergstrom, Brown University, NIH PREP program to pursue Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
    • Jane Bodinger (2019), University of North Carolina, master's in Kinesiology (Sports & Exercise Psychology concentration)
    • Leah Crowley, Johnson & Wales University, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Diana Damian-Silva, University of Bridgeport, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Lexi Dickstein (2021), University of Connecticut, master's in Social Work
    • Rachel Ellis, University of Connecticut, master's in Social Work
    • Madelyn Flader, Western Connecticut State University, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Maraina Mantie, William James College, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Gabrielle Palumbo, University of New Haven, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Megan Ryan, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, master's in Behavior Analysis
    • Jessica Shultis, Albertus Magnus College, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Viana Van (2019), University of New Haven, master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, concentration in Organizational Development and Consultation
    • Selena Vazquez, Central Connecticut State University, master's in School Counseling

    2020 - 2021 Academic year

    • Jordyn Drabinski, Springfield College, master's in School Counseling and AmeriCorps Program member/volunteer
    • Alexandra Galletti, Fairfield University, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Adara Holecz, Southern Connecticut State University, master's in Clinical Social Work
    • Shirley Holloway, University of Connecticut, master's in Social Work
    • Paige Iverson (Dec '20), Southern Connecticut State University, master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Lauren Leavey, University of Bridgeport, master's program in Counseling
    • Brooke Lemons, Simmons University, master's in Behavior Analysis
    • Blake Mamaclay ('20), University of Saint Joseph, master's in Behavior Analysis
    • Ryanne Shemanskis, Quinnipiac University, doctoral program in Occupational Therapy doctoral program
    • Heather Sholtes, University of Hartford, master's program in Organizational Psychology
    • Danielle Tatham, Fordham University, master's program in Applied Psychological Methods, concentration in Tests and Measures
    • Allison Trombley, Central Connecticut State University, master's program in Clinical Professional Counseling

    2019 - 2020 Academic year

    • Madison Ahern, Sacred Heart University, master's in Elementary Education
    • Rachel Bemis, University of Saint Joseph, master's in Behavior Analysis
    • Michaela Bouley, Southern Connecticut State University, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Kelsey Cunningham, Central Connecticut State University, master's in Counseling in Higher Education, concentration in Student Development
    • Christine Graffeo (2018), Southern Connecticut State University, master's in School Psychology
    • Danielle Gallagher, Boston College, dual master's in Theology and Clinical Social Work
    • Olivia Hammond, University of Saint Joseph, master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Jessica Henowitz, University of Hartford, dual master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Business Administration
    • Melissa Henowitz, University of Hartford, dual master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Business Administration
    • Sarah Hermonot, University of Saint Joseph, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Ashley Lafortune, University of Saint Joseph, master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Maya Litke, University of Connecticut, Accelerated Nursing Program
    • Valerie Majewski, University of New Haven, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, focus in Forensics
    • Megla Patra, Central Connecticut State University, master's in Health Psychology
    • Jolene Potter (2018), Boston University, master's in Social Work
    • Genesis Ramon, University of Hartford, Psy.D. program in Clinical Psychology
    • Kathleen Randall, University of Rhode Island, master's in Education, concentration in College Student Personnel, Student Success Systems Graduate Assistant in the Department of New Students
    • Nicole Reinschmidt, University of Connecticut, master's in Social Work
    • Ismael Rivera, Quinnipiac University, Accelerated Neursing Program
    • Alyssa Sitro, University of Connecticut, master's in Social Work
    • Joslyn Tellier, University of Saint Joseph, master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Michael Tuttle, University of Massachusetts Amherst, doctoral program in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
    • Brittany Velikaneye, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, doctoral program in Integrative Biology
    • Emily Worman, The University of the Pacific, masters program in Behavioral Psychology

    2018 - 2019 Academic Year

    • Jessica Ahern – Clinical Psychology master's program at the University of North Carolina
    • Olivia Bacha – Social Work master's program at West Virginia University
    • Nicole Bosse – Applied Behavior Analysis master's program at Westfield State University
    • Jhinelle Dawson – Public Health master's program at the University of New Haven
    • Kaylee DeFelice – School Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
    • Sarah Diaz – Social Work master's program at Fordham University
    • Marissa Digby – School Psychology master's program at the University of Connecticut
    • Emily Dowds – Social Work master's program at the University of Connecticut
    • Korrie Ford – Counseling master's program at Assumption College
    • Ladylanis Grullon – Mental Health Counseling master's program at Assumption College
    • Zachary Johnson – Professional Clinical Counseling master's program at Central Connecticut State University (concentration in clinical mental health counseling)
    • Maame (Tanya) Kittoe ’18 – Applied Public Health master's program at Middlesex University (London, UK)
    • Jane Komen – Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program at Florida Institute of Technology
    • Royce Manifold – Clinical Psychology master's program at the Pennsylvania State University
    • Teresa Parker – Industrial/Organizational Ph.D. program at the University of Connecticut
    • Antonio Pereira – Ecological Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Connecticut
    • Malvina Pietrzykowski – Clinical Neuropsychology Ph.D. program at Suffolk University
    • Rachel Scrivano ’17 – Social Work Ph.D. program at the Ohio State University
    • Tayler Shea – Clinical Counseling master's program at Assumption College
    • Brianna Starkey – General Psychology master's program at Central Connecticut State University
    • Jemily Torres – Social Work master's program at the University of Saint Joseph
    • Abby Trotter – Applied Behavior Analysis master's program at Hunter College
    • Colleen Warner – Art Therapy and Counseling master's program at Albertus Magnus College

     

    2017 - 2018 Academic Year

    • Caitlynn Chabot – Social Work master's program at the University of Connecticut
    • Taylor Culver – Applied Behavior Analysis master's program at Westfield State University
    • Kaitlyn Doucette – Clinical Counseling master's program at Assumption College (with a research fellowship)
    • Autumn Dupuis – School Counseling master's program at the University of Connecticut
    • Alana Gallagher – Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Palo Alto University
    • Amanda Gionfriddo – Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program at Marymount University
    • Samantha Hengel – Master's of Social Work program at the University of Connecticut
    • Patricia Hennessy – Clinical and Counseling master's program at Assumption College
    • Jayson Hidalgo – Clinical Counseling master's program at Assumption College
    • Brittany Hill – Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program at Southern Connecticut State University
    • Alex Hollwedel – Applied Behavior Analysis master's program at Bay Path University, plus employment at Bloom Behavior & Consulting Services
    • Stephanie Kovis – Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, Fairfield University
    • Yohan Krumov – Clinical Psychology doctoral program, Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration, at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington
    • Nicole Lenares – Applied Behavior Analysis master's program at Westfield State University
    • Alli Marino – School Counseling master's program at Central Connecticut State University
    • Meredith McGinn – Community Counseling master's program at George Mason University
    • Jordan O’Meara – Certificate Entry into Nursing (CEIN) bachelor’s program at the University of Connecticut, Avery Point
    • Mike Pelletier – Applied Behavior Analysis master's program at the University of Saint Joseph
    • Jessica Perreault – School Psychology master's program at the University of Hartford
    • Paige Pratt Master's of Social Work program at the University of Connecticut
    • Lynette Rojas – Mental Health master's program at Assumption College
    • Hanna Schmitz – master's program at Syracuse University
    • Molly Smith – Clinical Professional Counseling master's program at Central Connecticut State University
    • Jordan Weiss – Mental Health Counseling master's program at the University of Bridgeport
    • Gabriella Zone – Family Therapy master's program at Central Connecticut State University

  • 2022 - 2023 Academic year

    • Noelle Ciccarelli, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
    • Victoria Cirilo, High Distinction, Fall 2022
    • Gianna DeSante, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
    • Carlie Dreyfus, High Distinction, Spring 2023
    • Sarah Eslami, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
    • Seth Hallbauer, High Distinction, Fall 2022
    • Eleni (Alex) Katsarakes, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
    • Candice Koolhaas, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
    • Emily Pollard, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023

  • Award Winners

    • Grace Goldberg-Doyle, A critical review of research on treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (2023)

    Honorable Mentions

    • Noelle Ciccarelli, Neuropsychological foundations of OCD: Barriers and outcomes to treatment (2023)

  • 2022 - 2023 Academic year

    • Madison Barone
    • Ava Burns
    • Danielle Chaput
    • Kate Conway
    • Emily Cook
    • Ana Coreas
    • Charly DeLauro
    • Cailey Fay
    • Stacie Kinlan
    • Rebecca LeBlanc
    • Jessica Nowakowski
    • Brooke Pinocci
    • Carly Prentiss
    • Kylie Rataic
    • Melissa Valenzuela
    • Kittie Vahlberg
    • Emily Wallace
    • Alexus Yativong
    • Courtney Young

  • Spring 2022

    1. Candice Koolhaas, The Evolutionary Etiology of ADHD. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    2. Jane Satkowski, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism and Openness Traits on Integrity Test Scores. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    3. Gabrielle Wassell, How has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Substance Use and Mental Health? (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    4. Nicholas Steminksy, Mindfulness in Relation to Academic Self-Regulation and Eating Habits. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    5. Minnie Irwin, The Effects of Certain Dance Movement on Different Emotions. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    6. Autumn Parker, The Effects of Parental Divorce on College Students Opinion on Marriage. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    7. Victoria Cirilo, Family Structure and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Vaping. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    8. Mark Damaschi, The Correlation Between Job Satisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Work Productivity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    9. Christina Haynes, Treatment Acceptability for the Deviant White and the Deviant Black Male Child: A tale of two children, their behavior, and the treatments we find acceptable. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    10. Brandon Domonkos, Motivation Levels of Undergraduate Students: How gender and academic stress affect academic motivation. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    11. Abigail Erikson, Attachment Related Anxiety and Avoidance as a Predictor of Relationship Satisfaction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    12. Jonathan Bartolini, Relationships Between Big Five Personality Traits, Academic Performance, and Motivation in College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    13. Shalyn Moran, Social Media Use and Body Negativity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    14. Camryn Soler, The Effect of Exercise on Concentration and Memory. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    15. Maraina Mantie, The Effect of Exercise on Concentration and Memory. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    16. Anna Panciera, Social Media Addiction and Body Image Affect on Disordered Eating. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    17. Alyssa Ricatta, Sexual Satisfaction and It’s Effect on Mental Health Among College-Aged Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    18. Cora Sims, The Impact of Olfactory Stimuli and Gender on Working Memory. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
    19. Emily Pollard, The Relationship Between Body Image and Risky Sexual Behaviors of College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    20. Grace Briscoe, Exploring the Relationship Between Parenting Styles, Marital Status and Relationship Views. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    21. Olivia Majek, The Relationship between Social Media, Body Image, and Self-Esteem. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    22. Natalie Hovanec, Self-esteem in College Students and its Relationship with Relationship Satisfaction, Depression, and Anxiety. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    23. Juliana Guerrera, Daily Stressors, Psychological Well-Being and Self-Awareness in College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    24. Cassandra Neudecker, The Effect of Depression, Stress, and Anxiety on Student Academic and Work Motivation. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    25. Judith Arroyo Cervantes, Marijuana and Alcohol Expectancies and their Relationship on Drug Use and Abuse. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    26. Sarah Eslami, Examination of Trauma Symptoms, Experience and Drug Use on Working Memory Capacity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    27. Paulina Hernandez Galindo, Exploring the Relationship Between Academic Motivation and Disordered Eating and the Role of Perfectionism. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    28. Holly Sbarra, The Relationship between Mindfulness, Life Satisfaction, and Physical Health. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    29. Kamryn Ebersole, The Effect of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression on Sleep Quality. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    30. Emma Haas, College Students Attitudes Towards ADHD: Disability Type, Contact and ADHD Symptomology. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    31. Johnathon Deneault, Video-Games and Aggression in Young Adults. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    32. Eleni Katsarakes, Caught Up With Cannabis: The Relationship Between College Student Marijuana Use, Risk-Taking Behaviors, Authoritarianism, and Religion. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
    33. Alexander Torcoletti, How Social Skills, Academic Performance, and School Type are Negatively Impacted with Class Size. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
    34. Winnifer Cepeda Gonzalez, Do Self-Esteem and Personality Predict the Time that We Spend on Social Media? (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
    35. Olivia Newman, Effects of Social Media Use and Gender on Sleep Quality. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
    36. Alyssa Milette, The Effect of Coping Style on Anxiety in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
    37. Amber Fuller, Word of mouth and job attraction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
    38. Patrick Martin, Exercise Motivation and Body Dysmorphic Symptoms Effect on Body Esteem. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
    39. Diana Damian-Silva, Childhood Experience of Care and its Link to Anxiety in Emerging Adulthood. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
    40. Jennifer Duncan, The Influence of Belief in Astrology, Openness, and Optimism on Self-Attribution with Zodiac Sign. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    41. Sara Heil, Comparing Sexual Orientation: Differences in Self-Esteem, Sexual Self-Acceptance, and Minority Stress. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    42. Sabrina Greco, Covid, Social Life, Type of Instruction Format, and Level of Anxiety. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    43. Courtney Young, The Relation Between Marijuana Usage, Gender, and Life Satisfaction Among College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    44. Madison Skellett, Personal Religiosity, Conservative Political Views, and Geographical Location and the Probability of Disclosing Sexuality. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    45. Maximilian Carlson, The Effects of Exercise on Body Esteem and Anxiety. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    46. Jenelle Edwards, Relationship Among Bullying, Gender, Anxiety and Depression. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    47. Lauren Johnson, How Working Out and Time Spent Studying Affect Stress Levels. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    48. Colin Bamrick, Perception of Lyrics. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
    49. Aurianna Echevarria-Frink, Comparing Levels of Well-Being in College Students Based on Parental Marital Status. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams)
    50. Alexander Haggerty, How Did Loneliness and Stress During the Covid-19 Pandemic Effect One’s Hope (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli)
    51. Jaron Reed, The Relationship of Student Engagement With Time Management and Self Efficacy (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams)
    52. Karely Casas-Gaona, The Impact of COVID-19 on Anxiety, Stress and Life Satisfaction in College Students (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams)
    53. Kamron Bell, Does Prosocial Behavior Have a Positive Effect on Depressive Symptoms, Self-Esteem, and Stress in College Students? (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams)

    Fall 2021

    1. Noelle Ciccarelli, Parenting Styles and Gender Differences in Self-Esteem. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    2. Kyleigh Burke, The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Self-Esteem in College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    3. Vienna Whalen, The Relationship Between Feminism, Gender Roots, Social Rejection, and Self-Esteem. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    4. Ayla Thurstan, Relationship Experiences and Feelings. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    5. Tatyana Herbert, What Determines the Willingness to Vaccinate. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    6. Kayla Brolin, Comparing Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Levels in Cisgender and Transgender. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    7. Tyra Bergstrom, Attachment Style and Emotion Regulation: How Fear of Intimacy Impacts Coping. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    8. Matt Benjamin, Relationship Between Video Games and Problem Solving. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    9. Sierra Nastasi, Sarah Eslami, Dr. Cousins, Dr. Fugere, The Resistance to Mate Guarding Scale Possess Reliability in a Male Sample. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    10. Johnathon Deneault, Video Games and Aggression in Young Adults. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
    11. Trinity Perez, Objects of Sexual Desire: How Sexual Objectification Can Influence Perceived Risk of Crime on Black and White Women. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    12. Kelsey Boyington, The Relationship Between Social Network, Communication, and Relationship Satisfaction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    13. Alexis Guimond, The Increase of Working Out Increases Motivation and Happiness. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    14. Brianna Davis, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Quality, and General Life Happiness Amongst College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    15. Cynthia D. Mandujano, The Relationship Between Love Styles and Relationship Satisfaction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    16. Elizabeth M. Hasara, Traditional Opinions on Gender and Rape. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    17. Rosie Luther, “Amen”: Religiosity in College Students and its Relationship with Shame and Self-Regulation. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    18. Doug Capazzi, Reaction Time and Video Games. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    19. Seth Hallbauer, Examining the Relationship Between Fear of Missing Out and Problematic Smartphone Use. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    20. Samantha Richard, Self-Esteem and Procrastination: Exploring Relations and Gender Differences Among College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    21. Matthew Wojciechowski, Gender Differences in Risk-Taking Behaviors and Levels of Impulsivity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    22. Gabriel Lyon, The Relationship Between Intelligence and Religiosity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    23. Sister Veronica Rose Martens, Religiosity, Life-Satisfaction, and Physical Health. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    24. Macee Barry, The Effects of Curiosity and Dominance on Impulsive Behaviors. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    25. Fritz P. Acurantes Jr., Relationship Between Stress and Physical Activity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    26. Tarah Bernard, The Effect of Social Media and Gender Differences on Life Satisfaction Among University Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    27. Jalaena Rock, The Relationship Between Social Media Use, Social Comparison, and Depression. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    28. Bethany Turner, The Associations Between Narcissism, Aggression, and Depression. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
    29. Larda Yottivong, Investigating the Relationship Between Social Media Use, Self-Esteem, and Body Image. (Project Supervisor: Dr. McCulloch).
    30. Megan Ryan, Reduction of Compulsive Skin Picking Using a Deposit Contract. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Diller).
    31. Jacob Lee, An Exploratory Single-Subject Self-Study Examining the Role of In Vivo and Imaginal Exposure in Reducing Fear of Social Situations. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Diller).
    32. Jacob Lee, Effects of Simulated and Trait Alexithymia on Negative Emotionality and Frustration in Undergraduate Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
    33. Michael Leahy, Knowledge of Autism, Empathy, and Stigmatizing Views of Autism. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
    34. Delaney Pike, Extraversion and Neuroticism Correlate with Depression. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
    35. Erin Loehmann, The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and the Emotional Intelligence of College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
    36. Zanè Chase, The Relationship Between Adult Attachments Styles, Race, and Relationship Satisfaction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
    37. Julia Keller, The Relationship Big Five Personality Traits and Loneliness. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
    38. Blayne Wanner-Hyde, Attitudes Towards Menstruation and Percieved Health Quality of Life. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
    39. Gabrielle Palumbo, Relationship Between Family Relationship Quality and Community Engagement on Adolescent Substance Use. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Scisco).

  • 2021 - 2022 Academic Year

    • Bergstrom, T. (2022, April). Mental resources well spent? The costs and benefits of avoidance [Poster session]. CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
    • Briggs, P. (2022, April). The relationship between feelings about parental divorce, trust, and relationship satisfaction. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
    • Buxton, I. (2022, April). How the foster care system and children’s relationships impact developmental outcomes. Poster presented at the Annual CREATE Conference. Willimantic, CT.
    • Ciccarelli, N., & Fugère, M. A. (February, 2022).  Similarities and Differences in Mate Preferences among Parents and their Daughters.  Virtual poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
    • Delaney, M., Vasquez-O'Brien, T. C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Do children see themselves through their parent's eyes? Poster presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
    • Ellis, R. (2022, April). The relationship between attraction, symmetry, and facial expressions. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
    • Hernandez Galindo, P., Vasquez-O'Brien, T. C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Self-perception as a mediator in the relation between differential parental treatment and future problem behavior. Poster presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
    • Koolhaas, C. (2022, April). The effect of video conferencing on cognition. Oral presentation at the 6th Annual CREATE Conference, Willimantic, CT.
    • Koolhaas, C. (2022, May). The interactions between ADHD, circadian rhythms, and life history strategy [Poster resentation]. Psych Night Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University,Willimantic, CT.
    • Koolhaas, C. (2022, April). Reviewing the Modular vs. General Debate. [Poster presentation] CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, virtual conference.
    • Lee, A. (2022, April). The relationship between shyness, agreeableness, and family relationship quality in college students. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
    • Luther, R. (2022, April). The impact of non-clinical dissociation on visual search. Poster presented at the 6th Annual CREATE Conference, Willimantic, CT. 
    • Meyers, E. (2022, April). The relationship between sexual and gender identity affirmation on perceived campus safety and climate. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
    • Muccino-Salgado, S. (2022, April). The relationship between stress levels, communication skills, and relationship satisfaction. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
    • Palumbo, G. (2022, April). Relationship between family relationship quality and community engagement on adolescent substance use. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
    • Powell, J., Vasquez-O'Brien, T. C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Child-reported temperament predicts observed positive sibling relationships. Poster presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
    • Vasquez-O'Brien, T. C., Valenzuela, M., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Parenting and symptoms of depression in parent and children over time. Oral presentation at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
    • Vournazos, S. (2022, April). Surveillance performance among those with trauma experience and mental health challenges. Oral presentation at the 6th Annual CREATE Conference, Willimantic, CT.
    • Wilcox, K. (2022, April). College students’ mental health: The relationships between trauma, substance abuse, and COVID-19 stress [Poster session]. CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.

    2019 - 2020 Academic Year

    Tuttle, M. D., & Lanagan-Leitzel, L. K. (2019). Numerical cognition patterns and biases in processing time values and intervals. Poster presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Montréal, Québec, Canada. 

    2018 - 2019 Academic Year

    Kelly Bielonko won the Psi Chi Undergraduate Scholarship this academic year.

    Kelly Bielonko had a number of presentations and publications this year:

    Bielonko, K. (2019). Paying someone else to do your job: Individual, contextual and situational differences in those who buy time and those who do not. Poster presented at the International Convention of Psychological Science in Paris, France.
    Bielonko, K., Bachiochi, P., Calvo, A., & Pereira, A. (2019). Employee resource groups, occupational health and intent to quit. Poster presented at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference in Washington D.C.
    Bielonko, K. (2019). Naked truth panel I: Getting into graduate school. Panel presentation at the upcoming Association for Psychological Science convention in Washington D.C.
    Bielonko, K., Russo, J., & Griess, E. (2018). A Literature Review of the Factors and Outcomes of Burnout Related Teacher Attrition Applied to Tribal and Rural Schools in the U.S. Poster presented at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society Conference in Oklahoma City, OK.
    Bielonko, K. (2018). Employee Resource Groups, Engagement and Perceived Organizational Support. Oral presentation at the 2018 ECSU Psychological Science Night.

     

    Psychology Day at Central Connecticut State University (May 2018)

    Kelly Bielonko, Paying someone else to do your job: Individual, contextual and situational differences in those who buy time and those who do not (Faculty Mentor: Peter Bachiochi)
    Daphne Botteron, Childhood protective and risk factors linked to educational experiences and academic outcomes: Examining family and contextual factors (Faculty Mentor: Melanie Keyes)
    Katelyn Murray, The impact of families on eating disorders (Faculty Mentor: Melanie Keyes)
    Angela Vining, The relationship between parenting styles and childhood outcomes (Faculty Mentor: Melanie Keyes)

     

    2017 - 2018 Academic Year

    Kelly Bielonko was awarded a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates program with Sanford Research (Sioux Falls, SD)
    Jessica Perreault and Allison Wylie presented their research with Dr. Fugère on parent-child mate preferences at the annual meeting for the Society of Personality and Social Psychology in Atlanta in March 2018.
    Jolene Potter will present A comparison of the effect of sexual assault micro-interventions on rape myth acceptance and empathy at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science in San Francisco in May 2018 (with Dr. Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault)
    Malvina Pietrzykowski will present Evaluating effects of signals on risky choice in pigeons and humans at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International in San Diego in May 2018 (with Dr. James Diller)

  • Award Winners

    • Dr. Jennifer Leszczynski (2023)

  • *Student Author

    • *Abbott, B., *Ryan, M., *Cirilo, V., Krebs, C.A. (2022, May). Evaluation of the Good Behavior Game on Undergraduate Student Participation. Poster to be presented at the 48th Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts. 
    • Cousins, A. J., *Eslami, S. E., *Nastasi, S., Fugère, M. A. (2021, November). The resistance to mate guarding scale possesses reliability in a male sample [Poster presentation]. New England Psychological Association, virtual conference. 
    • *Delaney, M., Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). How do children see themselves? Parent-child relations, self-perception, and child depression. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
    • Fugère, M. A., Ciccarelli, N.,* & Cousins, A. J. (February, 2022).  Do We Overestimate Daughter-Parent Conflict Over Mate Preferences?  Virtual poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
    • *Hernandez Galindo, P., Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Self-perception as a mediator between differential parental treatment and child problem behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
    • Krebs, C. A. (2021, September). Using Self-Tailored Deposit Contracts to Increase Physical Activity in Adults. Invited talk given at 1st Annual Fall Applied Behavior Analysis Conference. University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT. September 2021.
    • Krebs, C. A., Diller, J. W., & Alligood, C. A., (2022, May). Perceptions of Behavior Analysis by Undergraduate Students. In J.W. Diller (Chair), Moving our Science Forward: Understanding and Correcting Misconceptions of Behavior Analysis. Symposium to be conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Krebs, C.A., & Nyein, K. (2021). Increasing physical activity in adults using self-tailored deposit contract. [Special issue on behavior analysis in health, sport, and fitness]. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21(3), 173-183. doi. 10.1037/bar0000222.
    • Lanagan-Leitzel, L.K. & Salters-Pedneault, K. (2021). Exploring the relationship between mental health and trauma experience and surveillance performance. Poster presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, virtual conference.
    • Lee, P. & Lang, J. M. (2021, November 2-5). Comparing trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy to commonly used treatments in usual care for children with post-traumatic stress disorder. In R. F. Hanson (Chair), If a trauma-focused treatment is evidence-based, why doesn’t it work for everyone? [Symposium]. International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 37th Annual Meeting, United States.
    • Lee, P., Lang, J. M., Vanderploeg, J. J., & Marshall, T. (2022). Evidence-based treatments in community mental health settings: Use and congruence with children’s primary diagnosis and comorbidity. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, 50, 417-430. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-021-00877-y
    • *Nastasi, S., *Eslami, S., Cousins, A.J., Fugère, M.A. (2022, April).  Mating Conflict in Women Who Cheat [Poster presentation]. Northeastern Evolutionary Psychology Society conference, virtual conference.
    • *Nastasi, S., Cousins, A.J., Fugère, M.A (2021, June). Dark Triad Personality Traits are Better Than Big 5 Traits at Predicting Mate Guarding and Mate Retention Behaviors in Men [Poster presentation]. Human Behavior and Evolution Society, virtual conference.
    • *Powell, J., Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Child-reported temperament predicts observed positive sibling relationships. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
    • Leszczynski, J. P. (2021). You don’t have to choose: Using both synchronous and asynchronous instruction in an online course. Presented at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Psychology.
    • Scisco, J. L., Angel, A., Miceli, A., Powell, J., Valencia-Conde, M., & Tracy, B. (2021, November). Examining physical activity, barriers to physical activity, and sedentary behavior for American office workers experiencing mandatory work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Poster presented virtually at the 2021 Work, Stress, and Health Conference.
    • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C. (2022). Princess and superheroes: Influences on gender role adherence and self-esteem in LGBTQ+ youth. Poster presented at the special topic meeting: Construction of the ‘Other’: Development, Consequences, and Applied Implications of Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination held by the Society for Research in Child Development, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
    • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C. & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). The influence of parental gender roles on child self-regulation. Poster presented at the special topic meeting: Construction of the ‘Other’: Development, Consequences, and Applied Implications of Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination held by the Society for Research in Child Development, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
    • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., Rellinger Zettler, E., & Cordon, L. (2022). Felicisima Catalina Serafica y Evangelista. In J. Grahe, R. S. Mason & M. L. Ceynar, (Eds) Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color. Taylor and Francis. [Note: in press with a book contract, but not published yet.]
    • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., Rellinger Zettler, R., *Woosley, A., & *Fedderke, J. (2022). Maternal gatekeeping as a function of relationship stability and child negative reactivity. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
    • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., *Valenzuela, M., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Parenting and symptoms of depression in parents and children over time. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
    • *Woosley, A., Rellinger Zettler, E., Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C. (2022). Intergenerational transmission of maternal gatekeeping: Avoidant attachment as a mediator between grandmothers’ and mothers’ gatekeeping. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.

     

  • Academia

    Alumni in Other or Unknown Fields
    Name Year Position University
    Meaghan Braham, Ph.D. 2009 Assistant Professor,
    Department of Special Education    		 Southern Connecticut State University
    Michael Gale, Ph.D. 2009 Visiting Professor,
    Department of Psychology    		 University of Hartford
    Stephanie Laudone, Ph.D. 2004 Assistant Professor,
    Department of Sociology    		 Fordham University

    Behavior Analysis and Behavior Therapy

    Alumni in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resources
    Name Year College or University Career
    Nicole Berger, M.A. 2015 ABA Case Manager,
    Talcott Center for Child Development
    Ryan Blajewski, M.A. 2015 University of North Carolina Wilmington
    Dana Blydenburg, M.A. 2016 Northeastern University Behavior Therapist,
    New England Center for Children
    Stephanie Brault, M.A. 2014 Autism Paraprofessional,
    Chicopee Public Schools
    Meghan Brahm, M.A. 2009 University of Saint Joseph Board Certified Behavior Analyst,
    Private Practice
    Kate Cormier, M.A. 2010 University of Saint Joseph Behavioral Therapist,
    BEACON Services
    Chayna Couture, M.S. 2009 University of Saint Joseph Board Certified Behavior Analyst,
    Meliora Academy
    Sara Grzejszcak, M.A. 2011 Assumption College In-Home Behavioral Therapist,
    Gandara Center
    Stacee Hansen, M.A. 2011 Simmons College Behavior Analyst,
    HMEA
    Brielle Heinl, MA. 2013 Bay Path University ABA Therapist,
    Gold Coast Children's Center (Milford, CT)
    Also working as part of a Global Autism Project SkillsCorps team, providing

    behavior-analytic services in Nanchang, China
    Nicole Newton Crespo, M.A. 2012 University of Saint Joseph Beacon Services
    Samantha N. Petrella, M.S. 2012 Illinois State University Residential Habilitation Specialist,
    Vanderheyden Inc.
    Melissa (Russell) Strout, M.A. 2009 The Pennsylvania State University Assistant Clinical Director,
    May Institute
    Ellen Swol, M.A. 2013 Southern Connecticut State University ABA Trainer,
    Area Cooperative Educational Services
     
    Sydney Batchelder, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Graduate Teaching Assistant and PH.D. Program candidate at University of North Carolina Wilmington
    Jesse Bober, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University MA Program in Behavior Analysis at University of the Pacific
    Carlos Borja, B.S. 2018 Eastern Connecticut State University Registered Behavioral Technician,
    ABLE Health Care (Westport, CT)
    Melanie Byrne, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Registered Behavior Tech,
    Excellarted Teaching Center
    ABA Masters Candidate at University of South Florida
    Brett Gelino, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Ph.D. Program in Behavior Analysis
    Nicole Lenares, B.S. 2018 Eastern Connecticut State University Intern at Trading Spaces ABA and MA candidate at Westfield State University
    Michael Pelletier, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University MA Candidate in Behavior Analysis,
    Saint Joseph University
    Hanna Schmitz, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Autism Behavior and Learning Experience (Northampton, MA)
    Matt Sterner, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist,
    The Institute of Professional Practice

    Clinical and Counseling

    Alumni in Academia
    Name Year College or University Career
    Amanda Jackson-Artese, Psy.D. 2008 University of Indianapolis Clinical Psychologist,
    Artese Psychological Services
    Broderick A. Sawyer, Ph.D. Candidate 2012 University of Louisville (Clinical Psychology Program) Graduate Research Assistant
    Jennifer Whitcomb Laney, Psy. D. 2009 University of Hartford Clinician, Carson Center for Adults and Families
    Kristin Zaccaro, Psy.D. 2007 Clinician, the University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
     
    Dana Bridges, M.S.W. 2007 Fordham University Counselor,
    Hartford Dispensary
    Amanda Brycki, M.A. 2005 University of Hartford United Community & Family Services
    Cecilia Chrosny, M.S.W. University of Connecticut Psychiatric Discharge Planner,
    Inova Health System
    Alyssia Cinami, L.M.F.T. 2011 Central Connecticut State University Clinician,
    United Community and Family Services
    Mallory Cronkite, M.S.W. 2009 University of New England Clinician I,
    Child & Family Agency
    Andrew DiFiore, M.S.W. 2010 Springfield College Private Practice
    Ariel Dupont, M.A. 2013 Lesley University School Adjustment Counselor,
    Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School
    Justyna Ferenc, M.F.T. 2013 Fairfield University Counselor,
    New Prospects
    Recovery Network of Programs
    Lauren Gray, L.M.S.W. Candidate 2014 University of Connecticut Therapist,
    Klingberg Family Centers
    Richard Hisman M.A. 2013 Assumption College, Aaron T. Beck Institute Therapist, Community Health Resources
    Melissa Ingoglia, M.A. 2010 University of Saint Joseph Job Coach,
    CREC Polaris Center
    Michelle Kaczynski, M.A. 2011 Saint Michael’s College Outpatient Therapist,
    Counseling Services of Addison County
    Marisa LaBrecque-Grenier, M.A. Saint Joseph University
    Melissa Lambert, M.A., L.P.C. 2007 Springhill College Director of Extended Day Treatment Programs,
    Village for Families & Children
    Kirby Lessard, M.A. 2013 Mental Health Counselor,
    Behavioral Cognitive Associates
    Andrew Narcisco, M.S.W. 2010 Southern Connecticut State University Department of Child & Family Services
    Cylia Piatek, M.S.W. University of Connecticut Mental Health Therapist,
    Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
    Lauramarie Rahusen, M.A. 2013 Assumption College Young Adult Mental Health Clinician,
    United Services Inc.
    Satina Salce, M.S. 2010 Fall University of Massachusetts, Boston Mental Health Clinician,
    United Services
    Taylor Scalia, M.F.T. 2013 Southern Connecticut State University School-Based Clinician,
    Madison Youth and Family Services
    Steven Smith, M.A. 2009 Antioch University, Santa Barbara Peer Counselor,
    Mental Wellness Center
    Melissa Symolon, M.A. 2013 Assumption College Student Support Specialist,
    Shrewsbury High School
    Emily Whetstone, M.A. School-Based Child Therapist,
    Child & Family Services, Inc (New Bedford, MA)
     
    Mitch Brusseau, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Residential Counselor,
    St. Mary's Home for Boys (Oregon)
    Autumn Dupuis, B.S. 2018 Eastern Connecticut State University MA Candidate in School Counseling at the University of Connecticut
    Jessica Gaylor Eastern Connecticut State University Will be attending the M.A. Counseling Program at Southwestern College (Santa Fe) in January 2017
    Patricia Hennessy, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Candidate in Mental Health Counseling MS program at Assumption College
    Karinna Nazario, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Care Coordinator,
    InterCommunity /
    MA Candidate in Psychology at Central Connecticut State University
    Amanda Perreault B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Direct Care Counselor,
    Nafi Connecticut Inc /
    MA Candidate in Counselor Education at the University of Connecticut
    Meaghan Rodgers, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Clinical Case Manager,
    Gilead Community Services, Inc.
    Luis Antonio Rosado, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Life Skills Counselor,
    Oakhill Connecticut Institution for the Blind /
    Assistant Track and Field Coach,
    Central Connecticut State University /
    MS Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Central Connecticut State University

    Clinical Neuroscience

    Alumni in Social Work and Social Services
    Name Year College or University Career
    Ruslan Abdukalikov 2013 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Resident Physician,
    Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine,
    Maine Medical Center
    Daniel Heyanka, Ph.D. 2004 Nova Southeastern University, 2011 Clinical Neuropsychologist,
    Licensed Psychologist VA Pinehurst
     
    Alana Gallagher B.S. 2015 Eastern Connecticut State University Research Assistant,
    Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
    Liz Hilton, B.S. 2018 Eastern Connecticut State University Research Assistant,
    Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
    Evan Lintz, B.S. 2013 Eastern Connecticut State University Doctoral Candidate in Neuroscience,
    University of Nebraska Lincoln

    Educational, Developmental, and School Psychology

    Alumni in Educational, Developmental, and School Psychology
    Name Year College or University Career
    Diane Audrey, M.A.T. Sacred Heart Completing Student Teaching
    Nikki Daigle, M.A. 2013 University of Saint Joseph Early Childhood Special Education Teacher,
    EASTCONN’s Autism program
    Curtis Darragh IV, M.A. 2010 University of Connecticut Danbury Public Schools
    Cheyanne Marie Dillon, M.A. 2012 Southern Connecticut State University National Certified School Psychologist,
    Berlin Public Schools
    Marissa Malouf, M.A. 2013 Marist College Farmington Public Schools
     
    Eva Alfonso, B.S. 2015 Eastern Connecticut State University Assistant Teacher,
    Enchanted Jungle Learning Center
    Kaylei Arcangel, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Masters candidate in Developmental & Child Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University
    Corrie Cirelli, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Toddler Teacher,
    Discovery Zone Learning Center and Masters candidate in Counseling Psychology at Grand Canyon University
    Cristal Colon, B.S. December 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Family support provider, Madonna Place
    Monica Concas, B.S. 2014 Eastern Connecticut State University Bilingual Teacher,
    New Haven Public Schools
    Shannon Connors, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Instructional Assistant,
    Giant Steps CT School
    Alyssa Fisher, B.S. 2014 Eastern Connecticut State University Instructional Assistant,
    Griswold Elementary School
    Stacey Fumiatti, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Attending Southern Connecticut State University for Therapeutic Recreation and Child Life, pursuing certification as a Child Life Specialist
    Brianna Grant, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Experiential Graduate Assistant, University of New Haven
    Tania Kittoe, B.S. 2018 Eastern Connecticut State University Student Teacher,
    Connecticut Children's Medical Center School
    Janell Lewis, B.A. 2013 Fall Eastern Connecticut State University Childcare Worker,
    The Children’s Center of Hamden
    Lisa Macari, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Kindergarten Wrap Around Instructor,
    Wayne Board of Education
    Brandon Martins, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Instructional Assistant,
    Killingly Memorial School
    Emily McDonald, B.S. 2015 Eastern Connecticut State University Interventional Specialist,
    LEARN
    Patricia Piotrowska, B.S. Eastern Connecticut State University Teacher,
    New England Center for Children
    Robert Santiago, B.S. 2015 Eastern Connecticut State University Doctoral candidate in School Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Jennifer Wolf, B.A. 2009 Eastern Connecticut State University Teacher,
    KinderCare

    Forensic Psychology

    Alumni in Health Psychology and Medical/Insurance Fields
    Name Year College or University Career
    Jennifer Kaake, M.A. 2010 William James College Clinician,
    Justice Resource Institute
    Jalpa Patel, M.S. 2014 American International College Adult Probation Intern, Connecticut Judicial Branch
    Rachel Pilver Masters candidate in Mental Health Counseling and Crime and Justice

    Gerontology, Aging, and Elder Care

    Alumni in Clinical & Counseling
    Name Year College or University Career
    Chelsea Arne, B.S. 2011 Eastern Connecticut State University CAREGiver,
    Home Instead Senior Care
    Eric Cerino 2014 Oregon State University Graduate Researcher, Teaching Assistant, NSF IGERT Scholar, and Doctoral candidate in Developmental Psychology

    Health Psychology and Medical/Insurance Fields

    Alumni in Forensic Psychology
    Name Year College or University Career
    Emily Pingul, R.N., B.S.N. Clinical Analyst for Maternal-Child Health, Emergency Services and Peri-Operative Services,
    Memorial Hospital of Gulfport
     
    Justin Grakowsky, B.A. 2010 Senior Analyst,
    Aetna
    Alexander Marquis, B.S. 2018 Resident Assistant Intern,
    Community Health Resources (Putnam)

    Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resources

    Alumni in Gerontology, Aging, and Elder Care
    Name Year College or University Career
    James De Leon, ABD 2011 Louisiana Tech University Consultant,
    APTMetrics
     
    Kasia Kotlewska Mohn, M.A. 2007 University of New Haven Project Management Specialist,
    Medical Staff Office, Boston Medical Center
    Giselle Ortiz, M.A. 2015 William James College University Recruiter,
    Schneider Electric
    Liane Povilonis, M.A. Candidate 2015 University of New Haven Graduate Assistant,
    Career Development Center
    Rachel Schaedler, M.A. 2013 New York University Human Resources Generalist,
    Columbia University New York
    Samantha Sosnowitz Lockheed, M.A. 2009 University of New Haven Human Resources Recruiter,
    Yale University
    Kim Thomassen Strand, M.A. University of Baltimore County Account Manager,
    Bialek Environments
     
    Nikki Echard HR Coordinator,
    Yale University
    Joe Fazzino, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University HR Intern,
    Gilead Community Services, Inc
    Nicole Fuhrman, B.S. 2017 Microsoft SQL Server Analyst,
    Leidos
    Melissa Groccia, B.S. 2013 Specialist in Global Events Operations,
    Strategic Insight
    Jennifer Gumbulevich, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Masters candidate in Human Computer Interaction
    Christina N. Hayden Human Resources Generalist,
    Yale University
    Jessica Sammataro, B.S. 2014 Eastern Connecticut State University Junior HR Generalist,
    Community Health Resources

    Research

    Alumni in Clinical Neuroscience
    Name Year College or University Career
    Chelsea Kosma, M.A. 2005 University of Hartford Project Director II,
    UMASS Medical School
    Carlos Onate Jr., I/O M.A. Candidate 2015 University of New Haven Graduate Research Assistant,
    University of New Haven
     
    Samantha Lew, B.S. 2015 Eastern Connecticut State University Research Assistant and MSW candidate,
    University of Connectiut
    Danielle Paquette, Certified Clinical Research Professional 2008 Oncology Research Department,
    Yale University

    Social Work and Social Services

    Alumni in Behavior Analysis
    Name Year College or University Career
    Carter Lennon, Ph.D. 2007 University of Connecticut Deputy Director of Programs and Operations,
    AIDS Connecticut Inc.
     
    Cathie Fontaine, M.A.T. 2012 Sacred Heart University Social Worker, CT Family Support Services
    Samantha Lew, M.S.W. 2015 University of Connecticut (2018) Research Assistant,
    University of Connecticut
    Yabneel Marrero, M.S.W. Candidate 2015 University of Connecticut Clinical Worker,
    Perceptions
    Andrew Narcisco, M.S.W. 2013 Southern Connecticut State University Social Worker,
    State of Connecticut DCF
    Putita May St. Onge, M.A. 2008 University of Hartford Social Casework Specialist/Child Welfare,
    Contra Costa County
    William Zern, M.A. 2013 Chicago School of Professional Psychology Client Specialist,
    StrategIQ Commerce
     
    Caitlyn Dubreuil, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University MSW Clinical Intern,
    Home for Little Wanderers and MSW candidate, Simmons College of Social Work
    Sonia Gagnon, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University MSW candidate at University of Connecticut
    Samantha Hengel, B.S. 2018 Eastern Connecticut State University MSW candidate at the University of Connecticut
    Taylor Woronecki, B.S. 2015 Eastern Connecticut State University Case Manager,
    Community Health Resources

    Other or Unknown Fields

    Alumni in Research
    Name Year College or University Career
    Raena Beetham, M.A. 2013 Northern Arizona University Admissions Counselor,
    Eastern Connecticut State University
    Brian Deal, C.F.P. 2010 Personal Financial Counselor,
    Zeiders Enterprises Inc.
    Rebecca Hirschy Taylor 2003 University of Connecticut Speech Language Pathologist,
    Creative Interventions
    Rachel Junga, M.B.A. Candidate 2014 University of New Haven Associate Director of Annual Giving and Programmatic Initiatives,
    University of New Haven
    Elyse Tascione, M.A. 2015 Southern Connecticut State University Vision Therapist and Student
    Bill Villalba, M.A. 2013 Boston College Associate Analyst,
    ABG Associates
     
    Alexis Apel, B.A. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Graduate Student at Boston College
    Michael Bernabeo, B.A. 2005 Eastern Connecticut State University Clinical Informatics, University of California San Diego
    Eric Borden Regional Manager,
    CW Resources
    Jacqueline Boucher Tacy Assistant Director,
    Non profit
    Jasmine Carvalho, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Campus Organizer,
    PIRG Campus Action
    (Berkshire Community College & Massachusetts College for Liberal Arts)
    Abigail Caselli, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Social Psychology doctoral candidate,
    Syracuse University
    Michael Cole, B.S. 2013 Eastern Connecticut State University Senior Registrar,
    Fortis Institute
    Christina Harmon, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Instructional Assistant,
    EASTCONN
    Madison LaRusso, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Claims Customer Service Representative,
    Travelers Insurance
    Stephanie Madden, B.A., B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Immunology Research Assistant, the Miriam Hospital (Providence, RI)
    Maura McCabe, B.S. 2014 Eastern Connecticut State University Client Recruitment Specialist for Fresenius Medical Care,
    Allegis Global Solutions
    Solveig Millett, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Special Needs Personal Care Assistant
    Daniel Mueller, B.S. 2017 Eastern Connecticut State University Procurement Coordinator,
    Pfizer
    Diana Santiago Agustin, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Customer Service Specialist,
    Gem Sensors & Controls
    Rebecca Scott, B.A. 2012 Eastern Connecticut State University Office Assistant,
    Political Mobilization,
    Boeing
    Ryan Wood, B.S. 2016 Eastern Connecticut State University Peer Mentor and Job Coach,
    Ryan Woods Autism Foundation and Teen Program
    Tina Zorzi, B.S. Eastern Connecticut State University Student Leadership and Engagement Graduate Assistant,
    University of Massachusetts

Eastern Psychological Association Meeting, March 3-5, 2022

Meganlyn Delaney

Meganlyn Delaney
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