Research Assistants

Layla Jones, is a third-year Psychology major with a minor in Counseling and Social Change. Layla is especially interested in psychopathology, particularly how adverse childhood experiences shape adulthood, resilience skills used by teenagers and adolescents, and the ways personalities develop over time through life experiences. After completing undergraduate degree, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in therapy. Outside of the lab, Layla enjoys listening to music, spending time with family and friends, and watching her favorite shows/movies.

Stephanie Ibrahim, is a volunteer research assistant and received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Bachelors of Science in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2022. She is interested in researching the influence culture can have on mental health in youth from underrepresented communities. Stephanie plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on minoritized population groups.

Outside of the lab, Stephanie spends her time going to the beach, painting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.