My research is centrally grounded in the biopsychosocial model and attends to the interconnection of biological, psychological, and social processes. I apply lifespan perspectives and intergenerational approaches to address theory-driven research questions at the intersection of health and developmental psychology. For example, how do early experiences shape long-term health? What are the biological and behavioral pathways through which these associations operate? To answer these research questions, I employ methods spanning units of measurement (observed behavior, biological regulation and aging, self-report), levels of analysis (individual, dyadic, environmental), and statistical analysis techniques (multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling). Through this research program, I aim to generate novel insight into the biopsychosocial processes driving health that can be put forth for prevention and intervention to promote family health and well-being.
I’m a doctoral candidate in Psychology at UCLA, majoring in Health Psychology and minoring in Quantitative Psychology. I research biopsychosocial influences on maternal, child, and family health.
I am a graduate student member of the Stress Processes and Pregnancy Lab, led by Dr. Christine Dunkel Schetter, and the ADHD and Development Lab, led by Dr. Steve S. Lee. My graduate research training has been supported by an NIMH predoctoral T32 traineeship on Biobehavioral Issues in Mental and Physical Health and several UCLA Fellowships. Before starting graduate school at UCLA, I graduated from Yale University in 2019 with double major in Psychology and History. I developed my initial interests in how early environments influence health through research and clinical experiences at the Yale Psychology Department Clinic, Yale School of Nursing, and Yale-New Haven Hospital under the mentorship of Drs. Mary O’Brien, Emily Cooney, Seth Axelrod, and Margaret Holland. My senior honors thesis tested the associations of family dynamics during conflict discussion on youth depressive symptoms.
