I am a second-year doctoral student in the Developmental Psychology program at the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, I’m pursuing a Global Health certificate from the School of Public Health at Pitt. Before joining the lab, I received my Bachelor's of Science in Health Sciences and Neuroscience as well as my Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from Cleveland State University. Before joining CREAR Lab, I worked in Clinical and Social Psychology labs examining how childhood adversity manifests in communication and conflict behaviors for young adults in relationships.
I joined the CREAR Lab in 2023 as a Hot Metal Bridge Post-Bacc Fellow where I began studying the link between household stressors, such as financial hardship and family conflict, and mental health outcomes with data collected in rural Mexico. My research has since shifted to focus more generally on traumatic experiences, event centrality, and protective factors for Latin Americans and across the Latinx diaspora.
Additionally, I’m actively involved in mentoring through programs such as Hot Metal Bridge Post-Bacc Fellowship, Psychology Partnership for Undergraduate and Graduate Students (PUGS), and Women in Research.
Outside of academia, I can be found spending time with my dog Murphy or my family. I also love to bake, experiment with new recipes, and watch my favorite shows on repeat.
