Meet the 2nd Year Students (2022-2023 Cohort)
Kelli Abbott - Ed.S
Home Town: Tamarac, Florida
Previous University: Florida State University
Research Interests: I am currently involved in the Social Justice Research Group, Behavior Analysis in Schools (BAiS) lab, and the Pediatric School Psychology Lab. My research interests include school-based mental health services and support for marginalized youth in schools.
Hobbies / Fun: In my free time, I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, watching movies, and hanging out with my cat.
Previous University: Florida State University
Research Interests: I am currently involved in the Social Justice Research Group, Behavior Analysis in Schools (BAiS) lab, and the Pediatric School Psychology Lab. My research interests include school-based mental health services and support for marginalized youth in schools.
Hobbies / Fun: In my free time, I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, watching movies, and hanging out with my cat.
Megan Welliver - Ph.D
Home Town: Austin, Texas
Previous University: Rollins College
Research Interests: I am involved in the RAISE lab, and my research interests include school-based mental health, policy, and systems change to emphasize prevention and early intervention
Hobbies / Fun: Playing sports and being active, reading, and traveling with family and friends
Previous University: Rollins College
Research Interests: I am involved in the RAISE lab, and my research interests include school-based mental health, policy, and systems change to emphasize prevention and early intervention
Hobbies / Fun: Playing sports and being active, reading, and traveling with family and friends
Angelina Venetto - Ph.D
Home Town: Tampa, Fl
Previous University: University of South Florida
Research Interests: Positive Psychology, the dual factor model of mental health, resilience. Positive Psychology Research Lab.
Hobbies / Fun: Listen to music, go to the gym, hang out with my friends.
Previous University: University of South Florida
Research Interests: Positive Psychology, the dual factor model of mental health, resilience. Positive Psychology Research Lab.
Hobbies / Fun: Listen to music, go to the gym, hang out with my friends.
Belen Castro - Ed.S
Home Town: Jacksonville, FL
Previous University: University of South Florida
Research Interests: School-Based Mental Health ; Labs: PAIR Lab, Social Justice Lab
Hobbies / Fun: I like to read for fun and when I have free time I enjoy baking for my friends and family.
Previous University: University of South Florida
Research Interests: School-Based Mental Health ; Labs: PAIR Lab, Social Justice Lab
Hobbies / Fun: I like to read for fun and when I have free time I enjoy baking for my friends and family.
Caleb Edney - Ed.S
Home Town: Papillion, NE
Previous University: University of South Florida
Research Interests: RAISE Lab, Pediatric School Psychology Lab, I am interested in the social-emotional outcomes of children from military families and the impact that mobility and deployment has on these outcomes.
Hobbies / Fun: I love all sports and being outside, and I spend a lot of time with family in the area!
Previous University: University of South Florida
Research Interests: RAISE Lab, Pediatric School Psychology Lab, I am interested in the social-emotional outcomes of children from military families and the impact that mobility and deployment has on these outcomes.
Hobbies / Fun: I love all sports and being outside, and I spend a lot of time with family in the area!
Jenna Barnes - Ph.D
Home Town: New Boston, Michigan
Previous University: University of Michigan
Research Interests: I am interested in prevention and intervention strategies to promote student mental health. I am involved in Dr. Suldo's Positive Psychology Lab and Dr. Bradley-Klug's Pediatric School Psychology lab.
Hobbies / Fun: In my free time, I enjoy spending time near the beach or pool, trying new restaurants, going on walks, and baking.
Previous University: University of Michigan
Research Interests: I am interested in prevention and intervention strategies to promote student mental health. I am involved in Dr. Suldo's Positive Psychology Lab and Dr. Bradley-Klug's Pediatric School Psychology lab.
Hobbies / Fun: In my free time, I enjoy spending time near the beach or pool, trying new restaurants, going on walks, and baking.
Steven Ureta - Ph.D
Home Town: West New York, NJ
Previous University: Montclair State University
Research Interests: Social-emotional learning and student mental health. I am currently involved in the RAISE lab and the Social Justice lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I enjoy watching and playing soccer, building computers, cooking and traveling.
Previous University: Montclair State University
Research Interests: Social-emotional learning and student mental health. I am currently involved in the RAISE lab and the Social Justice lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I enjoy watching and playing soccer, building computers, cooking and traveling.
Bailey Braunstein - Ph.D
Home Town: Peoria, Arizona
Previous University: University of Arizona (B.S) Arizona State University (M.S)
Research Interests: My research interests include positive psychology / resilience, prevention and early intervention, adverse childhood events, and school-based mental health.
Hobbies / Fun: I enjoy traveling, exploring national parks, anything outdoors (hiking/camping/skiing), painting, yoga, cooking/learning new recipes, and spending time with friends and family.
Previous University: University of Arizona (B.S) Arizona State University (M.S)
Research Interests: My research interests include positive psychology / resilience, prevention and early intervention, adverse childhood events, and school-based mental health.
Hobbies / Fun: I enjoy traveling, exploring national parks, anything outdoors (hiking/camping/skiing), painting, yoga, cooking/learning new recipes, and spending time with friends and family.
Camryn Legra - Ph.D |
Home Town: Clinton, NJ
Previous University: The College of New Jersey
Research Interests: Broadly speaking, my research interests include school based mental health initiatives and the dual factor model of mental health. I am currently involved in the Positive Psychology Lab, RAISE Lab, and the Pediatric School Psychology Lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I love to travel and explore nature. Since living in Tampa I have enjoyed a lot of time at the beach, and picked up a new hobby of roller-skating!
Previous University: The College of New Jersey
Research Interests: Broadly speaking, my research interests include school based mental health initiatives and the dual factor model of mental health. I am currently involved in the Positive Psychology Lab, RAISE Lab, and the Pediatric School Psychology Lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I love to travel and explore nature. Since living in Tampa I have enjoyed a lot of time at the beach, and picked up a new hobby of roller-skating!