Emma is the FERN Lab Manager and recently graduated from UVM majoring in Psychological Sciences and minoring in both Human Development and Family Studies and Special Education. They are passionate about youth mental health advocacy and community education, with an interest in the effects of interpersonal trauma on development. Emma plans on pursuing a graduate degree in clinical developmental psychology, focusing on the interaction between neurodiversity and early life adversity, and their effects on communication development. Outside of the lab, Emma spends much of their time working with children in the greater Burlington area, and is otherwise outside in nature or making art. 

Rachel is going into her third year at UVM and is majoring in Psychological Science with minors in Human Development and Jewish Studies. She loves working with kids and hopes to work with them in her future career, focusing on family relationships and adolescent mental health. If she isn't doing school work, you can find Rachel doing something outside- whether it's rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking, or just hanging out with friends at the beach.

Lexie is a junior at the University of Vermont, majoring in both Psychological Science and Dance. After UVM, she hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Outside of the lab, Lexie serves as a resident advisor and teaching assistant. She also enjoys teaching her cat, Twyla, new tricks.

Jen is a senior majoring in Psychological Sciences and minoring in Human Development and Family Studies. Jen plans on pursuing a graduate degree in clinical psychology focusing on the effects of developmental trauma and mitigation techniques in adolescence/ childhood. Outside of the lab Jen is a passionate musician in the Burlington VT area and will occasionally perform at Radio-bean. 

Avinabo (OV) is a junior at the University of Vermont majoring in Psychology with minors in Biology and Neuroscience. He is especially interested in how external stressors affect mental health and the application of this knowledge to overcome inequalities in the field of psychology. OV is considering pursuing a Ph.D. program in child clinical psychology after graduation. Outside of the lab, he is a sprinter on the track team at UVM and a peer mentor in the Honors College.

Emily is a junior Neuroscience and Chinese double major with minors in Psychology and Pharmacology. She is particularly interested in participating in research that works to promote the accessibility of mental health resources in marginalized and underrepresented communities. She hopes to pursue a PhD in Neuroscience after undergrad. Outside of lab and school, you can find her in her apartment trying out new recipes!