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Fred Vincent Margallo

Hello! My name is Fred Vincent Margallo, but I go by Fred. This will be my ninth semester in the Interactive Measurement Group. I recently graduated from UNLV with a B.S. in biology and a minor in psychology. I plan on pursuing a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, with the goal of staying and providing healthcare services to the people in the Las Vegas community.

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Monica Cordova-Medina

Hello! I graduated from UNLV in the spring of 2021 with a B.A. in mathematics and a minor in psychology. I anticipate graduating again in the spring of 2025 with a M.S. in data analytics. One of my long-term goals is to increase equity in education. I get to accomplish this goal through my work as a data scientist for our local teacher’s union. I also assist in organizing for my sorority’s local philanthropy event that empowers young minds to be strong leaders and to pursue higher education.

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Cassandra Hoffman

Hello, my name is Cassandra Hoffman. I graduated from UNLV in the spring of 2022 with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in neuroscience. I am currently working to expand my research skills as I prepare to apply for a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology. In graduate school, my goal will be to help advance our understanding and improve the treatment of moral injury and trauma-related disorders.

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Yuhan Bi

Hi, my name is Yuhan! I major in psychology with a minor in family studies. My career goal is to help people with their everyday concerns that are potentially harmful to their mental well-being. After graduating, I hope to get into grad school and study more about counseling.

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Maximilian Sinclair

Hello, I am Maximilian Sinclair. I am a political science major with a minor in Chinese. This is my sixth semester in this lab. My academic interests are research methods, international relations, comparative politics, statistics, Chinese language, data science, data analytics, political psychology, and climate change. I plan to graduate with a bachelor’s in political science in the spring of 2024. My goal is to get admitted into a graduate school in Europe to pursue a master’s degree in my field.

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Jin Qian

Hello! My name is Jin Qian. I am currently a senior at UNLV majoring in Hospitality and Psychology. I am planning to graduate in the Spring of 2023. My plan after graduation is to work fulltime while I apply for graduate school. Then somewhere along the line, I will obtain a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. My ultimate goal is to continue to work on myself and provide those who are in pain the care and comfort they need.

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Jerrica F. Robbins

Hello! My name is Jerrica. I studied psychology and sociology at UNLV and graduated in May 2024. I joined the Interactive Measurement Group in the Spring of 2022. My research and career interests are implementing and analyzing the effects of educational programs on combating mental disorders in youth. I aim to create social programs that help adolescents better understand topics such as different functions of the brain, how we learn, nutrition, stress management, and overall mental health. My goal is to better equip young people to recognize signs of disorders such as PTSD and depression and to give them a safe space to explore those topics. During my time in the lab, I will be sharpening my research and presentation skills to prepare me for graduate school.

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Dylan York

Hello! My name is Dylan and this will be my third semester as a member of the IMG. I recently graduated in Spring 2023 with my B.A. in Psychology. As I continue to volunteer at the IMG lab I am currently job searching to get more experience in the psychology field as well as searching for a masters program that fits my interests.

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Maya Lopez Foresythe

Hello, my name is Maya and this is my seventh semester in the lab. I recently graduated from UNLV with a BA in Psychology. Currently, I am working as a housing case manager with a local non-profit. My goal is to become a clinical therapist with a focus on treating PTSD and trauma-related disorders. I will be applying to clinical psychology PhD programs in the fall of 2025.

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Jordan Dudley

Hi! My name is Jordan and this is my fifth semester in the Interactive Measurement Group. I’m currently a third-year senior psychology major with a minor in sociology. After I complete my bachelor’s degree in the Fall of 2025, I am interested in attending graduate school to complete a doctorate program in clinical psychology. Whether through research or clinical practice, my goal is to explore psychopathology and provide insight and resources for mental health.

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Susan Gleed

I recently graduated with my B. A. in Psychology. I have applied to doctoral-level graduate programs with the aim of becoming an expert researcher in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. I believe research has the power to create positive social change and hope to create research that is impactful for our society and the field of psychology. I additionally hope by pursuing my education and career goals later in life (after pausing my education for several years to raise a family) I will empower other people in similar situations to not give up on their passions and aspirations.

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Sisi Mai

Hello! My name is Sisi Mai. I’m currently a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Criminal Justice, and this is my third semester in the lab. I hope to graduate in Spring 2026 and pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Hopefully, after becoming a clinical psychologist and gaining more experience I would like to become a criminal psychologist.

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Lilou-Carole Agostini

I will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UNLV in the spring of 2025 and hope to begin a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology the following fall. Spring 2025 is my third semester at the IMG Lab. I am interested in gendered issues, particularly gendered diagnoses of mental disorders, psychopathy, anxiety, and trauma, educational information dissemination, and the asymmetrical relationship between patients and care providers. Ultimately, I want to open a clinic and collaborate with professionals who can provide different therapy modalities and multicultural expertise.

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Alejandra Corona Cifuentes

Hello! My name is Alejandra, and I am currently a third-year psychology student with a minor in neuroscience here in UNLV. I am planning to work towards my goal of becoming a Clinical Neuropsychiatrist with a focus in pediatrics. Following graduation in Spring 2027, I hope to continue my studies in graduate school towards a Ph.D in clinical psychology in order to better understand the relationship between brain and behavior.

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Michael Montano

Hello, my name is Michael, and this is my fourth semester in the IMG lab. I am on track to graduate in the Fall of 2025 with a B.A. in Economics. After, I plan on attending graduate school to obtain a Master’s in Data Analytics. With the goal of becoming a data analyst and eventually working for an organization that specializes in the development of impoverished communities.

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Tessa Spiger

Hello. My name is Tessa Spiger and this is my third semester in the Interactive Measurement Group. I became a part of UNLV in fall 2023 and I plan to get my Bachelors in psychology with a minor in neuroscience. Then I plan to get my Ph.D in neuroscience. My goal is to one day do research into better psychiatric medicine for people with cluster B personality disorders, particularly narcissistic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder.

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Devon Maylin Lee

Hi! I’m Devon Maylin, but I go by Maylin. I am a psychology major, and I am currently in my senior year here at UNLV. As a psychology major, I am fascinated in how the mind and body interact and influence each other. As well as how factors in someone’s childhood impact their psychological state in adulthood. After obtaining my bachelors, I plan on going to graduate school in order to become a School Psychologist.

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Julienne Zoleta

Hello everyone! My name is Julienne Zoleta and I am in my senior year at UNLV with a major in psychology and a minor in Asian studies. This is my third semester in the Interactive Measurement Group lab, and my research interests include multicultural psychology and sociology, particularly here in Las Vegas. I am deeply interested in exploring how psychology and mental health vary based on differing backgrounds. After graduating with my B.A., I hope to work in Asian-American psychology and eventually continue my education at UNLV under the Master’s program in Couple and Family Therapy.

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Lindsey Larkin

I am in my second semester in the Interactive Measurement group. Psychometrics has been very interesting to me. I am always trying to improve my skills and gain valuable experience which will help me in my chosen field of study. I am working towards bachelor’s degrees in both Psychology and English. I plan on furthering my education in graduate school to study marriage and family therapy.

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Megan Lopez

Hello! My name is Megan, and this is my second semester in the Interactive Measurement Group. I am a junior and am currently majoring in Psychology and minoring in Criminal Justice. I have an expected graduation date of Fall of 2026. After I graduate at UNLV with my bachelor’s degrees, I plan on getting my Master’s in Forensic Psychology and eventually get my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a background in Forensics later down the line.

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Emma Mashack

Hello! I’m Emma, I’m a sophomore at UNLV but this is my first semester in the IMG lab. I’m majoring in Psychology and plan to minor in Criminal Justice. I am expected to graduate in Spring 2027, although I’m still unsure what my plans are post-graduation. I’m considering a career in clinical psychology or forensic psychology. I’ve always been fascinated by crime shows and understanding why people act the way they do so I hope to find something that tailors to both of these interests. But most of all I want to help people in some capacity.

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Nathaniel E. Mengistu

Hey there! My name is Nathaniel Mengistu but I go by Nati. I am a second-year psychology student with a minor in philosophy at UNLV. This is my first semester being a part of the Interactive Measurement Group. After graduating in spring of 2027, I plan to go to law school with the hope of becoming a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney.

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Vivian Le

Hello! My name is Vivian. I am currently junior majoring in psychology here at UNLV. This is my first semester in the Interactive Measurement Group. My academic interests include psychopathology and multicultural counseling. After I graduate, I am interested in attending graduate school and become a school counselor and provide guidance and mental health resources to students.

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Brandon Shelton

Hi, my name is Brandon! I am currently a junior majoring in psychology, and this is my first semester joining the Interactive Measurement Group. I am currently minoring in Japanese, and currently work at a clinical psychologist office that specializes in Neurofeedback. My plan after graduation is to promote neurofeedback to communities, and provide insight and resources for mental health while building a community.

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Ashley MacLean

Hello! My name is Ashley MacLean, and this is my first semester in the lab. I will be graduating in Spring 2026 with a BA in psychology. After graduation I will be pursuing a career in the field of data science. My future goals include aiding others, improving systems within the healthcare industry, and to always continue learning.

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Desmond Tippins

Hello, my name is Desmond and Spring 2025 will be my first semester in the IMG. I am currently a Junior at UNLV majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. I am most passionate about the intersectionality between the physical structures of the brain and the immaterial functions of the psyche. After I graduate in Spring 2026, I plan to work on the path to obtain a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology.

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Jacob Tlockowski

Hi, My name is Jacob Tlockowski and I am currently a junior. I major in psychology, and philosophy. In psychology I’m interested in the cognitive aspects such as encoding language and drawing meaning from it. Additionally I’m passionate about technical philosophy such as logic, and semantics. After graduating I hope to attend graduate school in either field, as I care about continuing research that bridges the two.

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