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Julia Zhong
Doctoral Student
She/her
Julia is a first-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program. She graduated from Emory University in 2021 with a BS in Neuroscience and minor in Sociology and then worked as a post-baccalaureate research associate at the Yale Child Study Center. Julia’s research interests include the role of Asian American identity and cultural values on mental health, culturally informed therapies, and mental health accessibility for marginalized communities. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music of all genres, musical theater, crocheting, and trying new recipes.
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Philleshia Pershay-Spearman
Undergraduate Research Assistant
She/her
My research interests are looking at the variables of race and culture within society and the influences they have on our mental health and interpersonal experiences. My two biggest hobbies are crocheting and learning about vintage tech – both computers and older game consoles.
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Diep Pham
Undergraduate Research Assistant
She/her
I am interested in learning more about cultural racism as I know how it can affect mental health in many ways. I also want to know whether there is a difference in the level of impact of racial discrimination through social media and in-person. Moreover, I wonder how racial discrimination impacts children’s mental health contrary to adults’ mental health. My hobbies are reading manga, listening to music, journaling, and watching documentaries.
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Eva Martinez
Lab(radoodle) Member
She/her
Interests: Window gazing, playing with other dogs, sleeping, eating chicken, stealing my sister’s toys
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Zoë Martinez
Lab(radoodle) Member
She/her
Interests: Playing fetch, giving kisses, belly rubs
Past Members
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Rhea Katoch
Formerly: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Currently: MSW Student at Boston College