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Lisa Goldberg
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Lisa Goldberg is the Operations Manager at the WELL Center. With a focus on process improvement and efficiency, she helps the WELL Center run smoothly, allowing researchers to concentrate on their ground-breaking work and fostering the growth of the clinic. Lisa earned her MA in Psychology from the College of William & Mary, conducting research in the Eating Behavior & Child Development Center. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of Vermont. Lisa brings a wealth of experience working in eating disorder treatment facilities, including program management at the residential and IOP/PHP levels of care. |
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Danny Choo-Kang
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Danny Choo-Kang joined the WELL Center as a research coordinator for Charlotte Hagerman, PhD, after graduating from Barnard College with a B.A. in psychology in 2024. As an undergraduate, Danny worked in the Metacognitive Lab at Barnard and the Seaver Autism Center at Mount Sinai, while also conducting independent research on the effects of short-form video platforms on working memory and perceptions of time. In the future, Danny plans to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology and hopes to study technology addiction and promote digital wellness.
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Ivy Dang
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Ivy Dang is a research coordinator for Evan Forman, PhD, working on Project NeuroFit. She graduated from Williams College with a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in English. During her undergraduate years, she worked as a research assistant in the Williams College Health Lab, whose work focused on using technology to examine the predictors of dietary and physical activity lapses in behavioral weight loss programs. Ivy’s research interests include treatment adherence strategies and the incorporation of technology in interventions for weight loss and eating disorders in adolescent and adult populations. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
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Chloe Hessler
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Chloe Hessler is a research coordinator for Erica LaFata, Ph.D., working primarily on Project Response (1K23DK129825-01A1). Chloe graduated summa cum laude from The College of New Jersey with a B.A. in Psychology. During her time at TCNJ, Chloe spent four semesters with Ashley Borders, Ph.D., in the Cognitive Outcomes and Processes Lab conducting both collaborative and independent research. She collaborated with her peers in running a study that aimed to understand anger rumination and its correlates, and she independently designed a study that examined the relationships between rumination, stress, and binge eating. In addition, Chloe completed her senior honors thesis in Fall 2021, which focused on creating a metacognitive model for food addiction. Her research interests have always focused on understanding eating disorders and, more recently, the idea of processed foods as an addictive substance. In the future, Chloe aspires to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
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Asher Hong
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Asher graduated with honors from Rutgers University New Brunswick with a B.S. in Public Health and a minor in Psychology. As an undergraduate student, she worked as a research assistant for the ABUSA and REHAB labs at the Rutgers Addiction-Health Behavior Center where she assisted various studies that broadly spanned anxiety and substance use disorders. She also interned at the Children’s Specialized Hospital where she completed her senior project which evaluated the effectiveness of a novel, multidisciplinary program for diabetes control in pediatric patients. Asher also dedicated a majority of her undergraduate years to the Rutgers Undergraduate Research Journal (RURJ) for which she served as the Program Director, and published the cutting edge research conducted at the university to strengthen the undergraduate research community. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and she is determined to do work that helps others achieve their best physical and mental health outcomes through the integration of public health principles and psychological research. |
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Jannah Moussaoui
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Jannah expects to graduate summa cum laude from Oregon State University in June 2023 with a honors B.S. in Psychology and a minor in writing. Throughout her undergrad, she worked in three research labs investigating 1) self-regulation and school readiness in children, 2) depression and suicide in adolescents, and 3) judgment and decision making. Through these labs, Jannah had the opportunity to examine self-regulation differences for her honors thesis, co-develop a smartphone-delivered mindfulness intervention to address worry and rumination for teens, collaborate on a safety planning tool for those at high risk of suicide, and help develop materials for an undergraduate course on judgment and decision making. Her involvement in these labs has ultimately shaped her interest in the role cognitive processes play on harmful behaviors such as non-suicidal self injury and maladaptive eating. She is excited to work with technology-based interventions for binge-spectrum eating disorders, particularly in the hopes of increasing accessibility to treatment for marginalized groups. In the future, Jannah hopes to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology, where she wants to focus her research on the role of cognitive processes in suicide, non-suicidal self-injury, and eating disorders. |
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Caroline Miller
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Caroline Miller is a research coordinator for Dr. Adrienne Juarascio. She graduated from the University of Chicago in 2022, majoring in neuroscience and psychology. Her undergraduate research focused on developmental mechanisms of octopus arm regeneration, before shifting her focus to clinical research. After graduation, she completed a postbaccalaureate fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) focusing on mood disorders in children and adolescents. Her research at the NIMH focused on the neural correlates of reward processing and the relationship between trait impulsivity and task-based measures of inhibitory control. Caroline is interested in researching brain-based mechanisms of disordered eating and co-occurring behaviors, including substance use and self-injury. She hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
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Alexandra Mouangue
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Alexandra Mouangue is a research coordinator for Stephanie Manasse, PhD., working primarily on Project ONWARD and co-facilitating therapeutic groups for Project WATCH. She graduated from Wellesley College in 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Economics. During her undergraduate studies, Alexandra explored topics at the intersect of cultural and clinical psychology. Her honors thesis investigated the impact of limited resource predictability on impulsive decision-making (greater temporal discounting) for individuals from low social class backgrounds. Alexandra aims to further explore the implications of sociocultural variables on intervention development and treatment access for marginalized populations. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on anxiety disorders, researching the efficacies of integrative treatments that incorporate mindfulness-based modalities for conditions like OCD and PTSD.
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Isabella Pruscino
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Isabella Pruscino is a research coordinator for Stephanie Mannasse, PhD, working primarily on ProjectWATCH. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wesleyan University in 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology and Government. Isabella has worked in a variety of research labs at Wesleyan, covering topics ranging from sleep and psychosocial adjustment in emerging adults, healthcare access for immigrant communities across Connecticut, and eating disorders. She was awarded the Holzberg fellowship for her commitment to research at Wesleyan and her determination to pursue graduate studies in psychology. Outside of lab work, Isabella has worked with children with autism and ADHD in schools and at the Child Mind Institute. After her time at the WELL Center, Isabella aims to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical child psychology.
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Rachel Shannon
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Rachel Shannon joined the WELL Center as a research coordinator for Evan Forman, PhD, after graduating from Lipscomb University with a B.A. in psychology in 2024. As an undergraduate, Rachel worked with Dr. Casey McGregor at the University of Rhode Island on her research examining the mental health effects of intensive mothering in mothers and their children. She also conducted independent research through her honors thesis examining the relationship between social physique anxiety and foods with moral connotations (e.g., chocolate) in women with body image dissatisfaction. She worked in a clinical setting with adolescents at a health and wellness camp, focusing on sustainable weight loss through fitness, nutrition, and self-esteem intervention. In the future, Rachel plans to pursue doctoral-level study to become a research-oriented clinician and scientist.
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Rachel Sinex
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Rachel Sinex is a research coordinator for Adrienne Juarascio, PhD, working primarily on Project Compass. She received BAs in Psychology and Peace and Conflict studies with high honors from Swarthmore College in 2022. During her time at Swarthmore, Rachel worked with Dr. Jedidiah Siev as a research assistant for the Swarthmore O.C.D., anxiety, and related disorders (SOAR) lab where she was involved in a diversity of projects, including a study investigating a mobile application intervention for body image. Her honors thesis examined psychophysiological reactions, specifically respiratory pauses, in the context of specific phobia exposure. Rachel’s research interests include treatment development and prevention of body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders in adolescent and adult populations. She plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
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Hannah Silverstein
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Hannah Silverstein is a research coordinator in Dr. Meghan Butryn's lab. She joined the WELL Center in 2024 following her graduation from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.A. in Psychology. During her undergrad, Hannah worked in the Clinical Geropsychology Lab, conducting independent projects related to patient-physician communication in palliative care appointments, and exploring the landscape of palliative care in Senegal while studying abroad in the country. She also interned at Weill Cornell through their Translational Research Institute on Pain in Later Life and helped with projects looking to treat pain related to dialysis. In her senior year, she completed an honors thesis investigating the influence of gender bias in treating and judging fatigue. She is interested in health psychology, with a focus on researching psychosocial interventions to improve the care of those with serious illnesses. Following her time at the WELL center, Hannah intends to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a health focus.
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Anna Upman
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Anna Upman is a research coordinator for Meghan Butryn, Ph.D. She graduated in May 2024 from Loyola University New Orleans magna cum laude with a B.S. in Neuroscience, concentrating in psychology and minoring in public health. As an undergraduate, she worked with Kate Yurgil, Ph.D., in an EEG lab focused on cognitive neuroscience. Additionally, she worked as a behavioral therapist at a school for children with autism. Anna's research interests lie in lifestyle medicine and chronic illnesses, particularly in relation to nutrition. In the future, Anna hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in Neuroscience.
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