MICHAELINE JENSEN 

Assistant Professor, Psychology 

​Michaeline earned her Ph.D. in Psychology in 2016 from Arizona State University, and completed her Bachelor's at the University of Arizona in 2008.  Her research focuses on the role of social contexts in adolescent development, with an emphasis on using novel tools to understand the parent-child relationship and the cultural environments within which these relationships are embedded. 

MARIANI WEINSTEIN

Graduate RA

Mariani Weinstein, B.A., is a first year graduate student in UNCG's clinical psychology Ph.D. program.  She completed her B.A in Psychology at Northwestern University as a QuestBridge College Match Scholar. Her specific research interests are in the intersection of family relationships, psychopathology, and culture, with a focus on the Latinx community. Her goal is to contribute to the development of culturally-tailored and accessible interventions for underserved youth, so they can develop into emotionally- and socially-fulfilled adults.
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EMILY HASTON

Post Bac RA

Emily earned her B.A. in psychology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2018, with minors in Hispanic Studies and Social and Economic Justice.  She is serving Teach for America as a Spanish teacher at Grimsley High School in Greensboro. Emily worked as coder of parent-child text message interactions during her time at UNC-Chapel Hill, and her current role in the IRL is as a volunteer post-bac RA.  ​

MICHAEL PUERTO

MA RA

Michael got his BS in Psychology at UNCG, and is currently in UNCG's Master of Science in Informatics and Analytics Program.  He is interested in Social Psychology and non-verbal communication.  Michael enjoys skateboarding and rollerblading.  He says that he is half Honduran, and that in Honduras, he has eaten Iguana eggs.  

XIADANI AVILA ​

Post Bac RA

Xiadani graduated UNCG in 2019 with a major in Psychology, and is currently working as an RA for Strong Minds Strong Communities at UNCG and a Clinical Evaluator with the Mind and Body Institute.  Xiadani loves latin music, writing, and exploring her Mexican heritage. 

LARRY BARNES

Undergrad RA

Larry is a senior majoring in Human Development and Family Studies at UNCG. His focus is on child, youth, and family development. He is an Army veteran who is attending UNCG with his daughter. He enjoys gardening, trying new foods, expressive writing, and listening to music.

JAKAIA SHEPHERD

Undergrad RA

Jakaia is a senior majoring in Psychology with an interest in Clinical Psychology and Criminal Justice. She is an active member of the military, and enjoys being outdoors, hiking, and riding ATVs.  

HAYLEY ROBERTSON

Undergrad RA

Hayley is a junior psychology and sociology double major interested in social psychology, and hopes to see the intersection between her two majors manifest itself through this lab. In her free time, she loves being outdoors and listening to music. Hayley has a fish named Cabbage and a cat named Poppy that she loves very much.

ALLI O'BRIEN

Undergrad RA

Alli is a senior at UNCG, double-majoring in Psychology and Sociology. She is interested in clinical, developmental, and social psychology and plans to pursue graduate training.  She enjoys music, cooking, and cats!

SAMANTHA HYATT

Undergrad RA

Samantha is a junior at UNCG majoring in Psychology with an interest in School Psychology. Samantha enjoys traveling, trying new foods and working with special needs children. Her role in the lab will be as an Undergraduate Research Assistant.

SCOTTY FRENCH

Undergrad RA

Scotty is a Sophomore at UNCG majoring in Psychology and Sociology. He is interested in Clinical and Social Psychology and plans to become a therapist in the future. Outside the lab, Scotty enjoys drawing, listening to music and looking at anything cat-related. 

DANI NANCE 

Undergrad RA

Dani is a senior at UNCG majoring in psychology. After her bachelor's degree she plans to take a break from school to gain some experience in the field of psychology, then return to school to earn her doctorate in clinical psychology. Dani enjoys drawing, painting, playing video games, and taking care of her three cats.

JASMINE KESSLER

Undergrad RA

Jasmine is a junior at UNCG studying Psychology, and plans to pursue a masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her main interests are personality disorders, trauma, and how socioeconomics and environments influence identity. Outside of the lab Jasmine enjoys finding new music, spending time with close friends, grounding herself in nature, and exploring different spices and herbs from different food cultures. Food really brings people together.