Hi, my name is Zach! I earned my BA in psychology from Goucher College in 2016 and my Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Michigan in 2022. Ever since, I've been loving life as a professor at the University of San Francisco.

Hi! My name is Stacy Cardenas! I am a Psychology major. After graduation I plan to continue my education in research and clinical work. Outside of the lab, I love reading, rewatching my comfort shows/movies, and walking!

Hi! My name is Cadence Becker! My major is psychology. After graduation I plan to go to grad school and continue my studies in psychology. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, painting, and exercising.

Kira is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. and a career as a professor in Cognitive Neuroscience. Her academic interests center around the structure of the brain and how it shapes our daily interactions and relationships. Outside of the lab, Kira is actively involved on campus as an athletics tutor, scorekeeper, assistant teacher, and Treasurer of the Women in Psychology Club. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, attending trivia nights, writing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends.

Greetings, I’m Ethan Wong/黄思博, a Psychology major and Philosophy minor. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to pursue EMT training and gain experience in emergency medical services while continuing to develop my clinical and mental health experience. My postgraduate goal is to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW), become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and practice as a therapist before eventually pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. My primary clinical interests are the mental health needs of first responders and other high-stress professionals, including EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency and critical-care healthcare workers. Outside of my academic and professional interests, my hobbies can broadly be divided into intellectual interests—including psychology, philosophy, political science, and physics —and recreational interests, including video games, pop culture, martial arts, and fitness.

Hi! My name is Karolyn Ann Muncada! My major is Psychology, and I have a minor in Philosophy. After graduation, I plan to get a masters in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in substance abuse/addiction rehabilitation. Outside of the lab, I enjoy trying new hiking trails, exploring beyond the Bay Area, and taking advantage of free events in the city!

Hi! My name is Serena D’souza! My major is Psychology and my minors are Criminal Justice Studies and Journalism. After graduation I plan to pursue either forensic psychology or continue to move forward in the field of journalism. Outside of the lab, I enjoy jewelry making, dissecting film and collage making.

Hi! My name is Cole Williamson! My majors are Psychology and Political Science with minors in Legal Studies and Public Policy. After graduation I plan to get a doctorate degree in political psychology and then go to law school. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading new books and playing the guitar.

Hi! My name is Oriana Roth-Vinson! I was adopted from Vietnam with international experiences living in the United States, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Majoring in psychology and minoring in politics, I am passionate about social advocacy. I am motivated to bridge law and psychology in advocating for justice to evaluate policies that protect vulnerable communities. In my free time, I love filmmaking, music, and art! 

Hi, my name is Rachel Montoya and I’m a third year Psychology major, with minors in Child and Youth Studies and Gender and Sexualities Studies. After graduating from USF, I plan to get a masters and eventually a PsyD. One day, I hope to be a clinical psychologist working with children and adolescents. Outside of the lab, I like to explore the city with my friends, watch horror movies, read books, and work on whatever weird hobby I’m cultivating at the moment (lately I’ve been very into film photography). I also am a cat mom to the two most insane boys on the planet, Cheez-It and Pretzel.

Hi! My name is Semra Alispahić. I’m a psychology major with a minor in neuroscience. After graduation, I hope to pursue a master’s degree abroad in Europe. My research interests include PTSD, with a particular interest in individuals and families affected by the Bosnian War. Outside of the lab, I love anything fitness-related, especially lifting and yoga, and I also love to travel!

Hi! My name is Mia Castellanos, and I am currently a Psychology major with a minor in Health Studies. After graduation, I plan to pursue a master's in Social Work and hopefully work with underserved Latinx communities both in clinical and non-clinical settings! Outside of the lab, I like to maintain active by going to the gym, going on walks, exploring new hiking trails, and spending quality time with my family.

Hi! My name is Isaiah Shaniel Buchanan, a psychology major. My postgraduate plans are to get my masters degree and enter the world of Clinical Psychology. Outside of my lab, I am the Outreach Coordinator for the Speech & Debate team and a member of the Awkward Silence improv team! During my free time I like hanging out with friends, working all kinds of crafts, talking fashion, and doing everything music.

Hey! My name is Anisi Njiru, and I'm a psychology major. After graduation, I plan to pursue a master's degree in counselling or developmental psychology, then hopefully return home to Kenya to help strengthen mental healthcare systems for children and transitional-age youth. Outside the lab, you can usually find me reading, traveling, hiking, or playing around on Substack.

Hi! My name is Phoebe Walters! I graduated from USF in 2024 as a Psychology major with a minor in Philosophy. Next, I hope to pursue a PhD in Social Psychology with a particular interest in Social Media and Media Psychology research. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, playing Mario Kart, and birding!

Hi! My name is Erin Matsushita and I'm a master's student studying Marriage and Family Therapy. I love to research the nature of close relationships and have a special interest in dyadic neuroscience! In my free time, I enjoy reading, sketching, and playing music with friends. A fun fact about me is that I've been playing the oboe for over 10 years! 

 Hi! My name is Isabel Singer! My major is psychology. After graduation I plan to get my master’s degree and open my own therapeutic practice. Outside of the lab, I enjoy weightlifting, making social media content, and trying new foods.