Recognition

• Graduate School Acceptances

  2023 - 2024 Academic year

  • Chrissy Aaron (2023), Howard University, Developmental Psychology Ph.D. program
  • Carlie Dreyfus (2023), accepted to two MSW programs
  • Ritzi Gabarette, University of North Carolina Wilmington, masters in behavior analysis
  • Liz Hilton (2018), University of Connecticut, masters in Social Work
  • Erin Jones, Fairfield University, masters in Education and Human Development
  • Stacie Kinlen, Iona College, masters in Teaching (birth to grade 6)
  • Arden Parzych, Central Connecticut State University, masters in School Counseling
  • John Piro, Central Connecticut State University, masters in Counselor Education (Student Development in Higher Ed)
  • Jim Salvatore, University of Connecticut, Ph.D. program in Neuroscience
  • Renato Silva (2023), University of St. Joseph, masters in Applied Behavior Analysis

  2022 - 2023 Academic year

  • Meghan Brett, Fairfield University, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Zané Chase, Columbia University Teacher's College, masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Kate Conway, Central Connecticut State University, masters in Clinical Professional Counseling
  • Gianna DeSante, Simmons College masters program
  • Sarah Eslami, Columbia University, masters in clinical psychology
  • Emily Hritz, Southern Connecticut State University, masters in School Psychology
  • Candice Koolhaas, University of Massachusetts Boston, doctoral program in Developmental and Brain Sciences
  • Danielle Laurito, Eastern Connecticut State University, masters in Education
  • Kristan Manning, University of Connecticut, MSW program
  • Patrick Martin, Nova Southeastern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • Jordyn Powell (2022), Quinnipiac University, law program
  • Breana Weidele, Arizona State University, masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Melissa Valenzuela, University of Connecticut, masters in Counselor Education

  2021 - 2022 Academic year

  • Tyra Bergstrom, Brown University, NIH PREP program to pursue Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
  • Jane Bodinger (2019), University of North Carolina, masters in Kinesiology (Sports & Exercise Psychology concentration)
  • Leah Crowley, Johnson & Wales University, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Diana Damian-Silva, University of Bridgeport, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Lexi Dickstein (2021), University of Connecticut, masters in Social Work
  • Rachel Ellis, University of Connecticut, masters in Social Work
  • Madelyn Flader, Western Connecticut State University, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Maraina Mantie, William James College, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Gabrielle Palumbo, University of New Haven, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Megan Ryan, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, masters in Behavior Analysis
  • Jessica Shultis, Albertus Magnus College, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Viana Van (2019), University of New Haven, masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, concentration in Organizational Development and Consultation
  • Selena Vazquez, Central Connecticut State University, masters in School Counseling

  2020 - 2021 Academic year

  • Jordyn Drabinski, Springfield College, masters in School Counseling and AmeriCorps Program member/volunteer
  • Alexandra Galletti, Fairfield University, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Adara Holecz, Southern Connecticut State University, masters in Clinical Social Work
  • Shirley Holloway, University of Connecticut, masters in Social Work
  • Paige Iverson (Dec '20), Southern Connecticut State University, masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Lauren Leavey, University of Bridgeport, masters program in Counseling
  • Brooke Lemons, Simmons University, masters in Behavior Analysis
  • Blake Mamaclay ('20), University of Saint Joseph, masters in Behavior Analysis
  • Ryanne Shemanskis, Quinnipiac University, doctoral program in Occupational Therapy doctoral program
  • Heather Sholtes, University of Hartford, masters program in Organizational Psychology
  • Danielle Tatham, Fordham University, masters program in Applied Psychological Methods, concentration in Tests and Measures
  • Allison Trombley, Central Connecticut State University, masters program in Clinical Professional Counseling

  2019 - 2020 Academic year

  • Madison Ahern, Sacred Heart University, masters in Elementary Education
  • Rachel Bemis, University of Saint Joseph, masters in Behavior Analysis
  • Michaela Bouley, Southern Connecticut State University, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Kelsey Cunningham, Central Connecticut State University, masters in Counseling in Higher Education, concentration in Student Development
  • Christine Graffeo (2018), Southern Connecticut State University, masters in School Psychology
  • Danielle Gallagher, Boston College, dual masters in Theology and Clinical Social Work
  • Olivia Hammond, University of Saint Joseph, masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Jessica Henowitz, University of Hartford, dual masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Business Administration
  • Melissa Henowitz, University of Hartford, dual masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Business Administration
  • Sarah Hermonot, University of Saint Joseph, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Ashley Lafortune, University of Saint Joseph, masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Maya Litke, University of Connecticut, Accelerated Nursing Program
  • Valerie Majewski, University of New Haven, masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, focus in Forensics
  • Megla Patra, Central Connecticut State University, masters in Health Psychology
  • Jolene Potter (2018), Boston University, masters in Social Work
  • Genesis Ramon, University of Hartford, Psy.D. program in Clinical Psychology
  • Kathleen Randall, University of Rhode Island, masters in Education, concentration in College Student Personnel, Student Success Systems Graduate Assistant in the Department of New Students
  • Nicole Reinschmidt, University of Connecticut, masters in Social Work
  • Ismael Rivera, Quinnipiac University, Accelerated Neursing Program
  • Alyssa Sitro, University of Connecticut, masters in Social Work
  • Joslyn Tellier, University of Saint Joseph, masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Michael Tuttle, University of Massachusetts Amherst, doctoral program in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Brittany Velikaneye, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, doctoral program in Integrative Biology
  • Emily Worman, The University of the Pacific, masters program in Behavioral Psychology

  2018 - 2019 Academic Year

  • Jessica Ahern – Clinical Psychology masters program at the University of North Carolina
  • Olivia Bacha – Social Work masters program at West Virginia University
  • Nicole Bosse – Applied Behavior Analysis masters program at Westfield State University
  • Jhinelle Dawson – Public Health masters program at the University of New Haven
  • Kaylee DeFelice – School Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Sarah Diaz – Social Work masters program at Fordham University
  • Marissa Digby – School Psychology masters program at the University of Connecticut
  • Emily Dowds – Social Work masters program at the University of Connecticut
  • Korrie Ford – Counseling masters program at Assumption College
  • Ladylanis Grullon – Mental Health Counseling masters program at Assumption College
  • Zachary Johnson – Professional Clinical Counseling masters program at Central Connecticut State University (concentration in clinical mental health counseling)
  • Maame (Tanya) Kittoe ’18 – Applied Public Health masters program at Middlesex University (London, UK)
  • Jane Komen – Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program at Florida Institute of Technology
  • Royce Manifold – Clinical Psychology masters program at the Pennsylvania State University
  • Teresa Parker – Industrial/Organizational Ph.D. program at the University of Connecticut
  • Antonio Pereira – Ecological Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Connecticut
  • Malvina Pietrzykowski – Clinical Neuropsychology Ph.D. program at Suffolk University
  • Rachel Scrivano ’17 – Social Work Ph.D. program at the Ohio State University
  • Tayler Shea – Clinical Counseling masters program at Assumption College
  • Brianna Starkey – General Psychology masters program at Central Connecticut State University
  • Jemily Torres – Social Work masters program at the University of Saint Joseph
  • Abby Trotter – Applied Behavior Analysis masters program at Hunter College
  • Colleen Warner – Art Therapy and Counseling masters program at Albertus Magnus College

   

  2017 - 2018 Academic Year

  • Caitlynn Chabot – Social Work masters program at the University of Connecticut
  • Taylor Culver – Applied Behavior Analysis masters program at Westfield State University
  • Kaitlyn Doucette – Clinical Counseling masters program at Assumption College (with a research fellowship)
  • Autumn Dupuis – School Counseling masters program at the University of Connecticut
  • Alana Gallagher – Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Palo Alto University
  • Amanda Gionfriddo – Clinical Mental Health Counseling masters program at Marymount University
  • Samantha Hengel – Masters of Social Work program at the University of Connecticut
  • Patricia Hennessy – Clinical and Counseling masters program at Assumption College
  • Jayson Hidalgo – Clinical Counseling masters program at Assumption College
  • Brittany Hill – Clinical Mental Health Counseling masters program at Southern Connecticut State University
  • Alex Hollwedel – Applied Behavior Analysis masters program at Bay Path University, plus employment at Bloom Behavior & Consulting Services
  • Stephanie Kovis – Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, Fairfield University
  • Yohan Krumov – Clinical Psychology doctoral program, Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration, at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington
  • Nicole Lenares – Applied Behavior Analysis masters program at Westfield State University
  • Alli Marino – School Counseling masters program at Central Connecticut State University
  • Meredith McGinn – Community Counseling masters program at George Mason University
  • Jordan O’Meara – Certificate Entry into Nursing (CEIN) bachelor’s program at the University of Connecticut, Avery Point
  • Mike Pelletier – Applied Behavior Analysis masters program at the University of Saint Joseph
  • Jessica Perreault – School Psychology masters program at the University of Hartford
  • Paige Pratt Masters of Social Work program at the University of Connecticut
  • Lynette Rojas – Mental Health masters program at Assumption College
  • Hanna Schmitz – masters program at Syracuse University
  • Molly Smith – Clinical Professional Counseling masters program at Central Connecticut State University
  • Jordan Weiss – Mental Health Counseling masters program at the University of Bridgeport
  • Gabriella Zone – Family Therapy masters program at Central Connecticut State University

• Honors

  2022 - 2023 Academic year

  • Noelle Ciccarelli, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
  • Victoria Cirilo, High Distinction, Fall 2022
  • Gianna DeSante, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
  • Carlie Dreyfus, High Distinction, Spring 2023
  • Sarah Eslami, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
  • Seth Hallbauer, High Distinction, Fall 2022
  • Eleni (Alex) Katsarakes, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
  • Candice Koolhaas, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023
  • Emily Pollard, Highest Distinction, Spring 2023

• Psychological Science Paper Award

  Award Winners
  

  • Grace Goldberg-Doyle, A critical review of research on treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (2023)

  Honorable Mentions
  

  • Noelle Ciccarelli, Neuropsychological foundations of OCD: Barriers and outcomes to treatment (2023)

• Psi Chi Inductees

  2022 - 2023 Academic year

  • Madison Barone
  • Ava Burns
  • Danielle Chaput
  • Kate Conway
  • Emily Cook
  • Ana Coreas
  • Charly DeLauro
  • Cailey Fay
  • Stacie Kinlan
  • Rebecca LeBlanc
  • Jessica Nowakowski
  • Brooke Pinocci
  • Carly Prentiss
  • Kylie Rataic
  • Melissa Valenzuela
  • Kittie Vahlberg
  • Emily Wallace
  • Alexus Yativong
  • Courtney Young

• Psychological Sciences Campus Research Conference

  Spring 2022

  1. Candice Koolhaas, The Evolutionary Etiology of ADHD. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  2. Jane Satkowski, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism and Openness Traits on Integrity Test Scores. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  3. Gabrielle Wassell, How has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Substance Use and Mental Health? (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  4. Nicholas Steminksy, Mindfulness in Relation to Academic Self-Regulation and Eating Habits. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  5. Minnie Irwin, The Effects of Certain Dance Movement on Different Emotions. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  6. Autumn Parker, The Effects of Parental Divorce on College Students Opinion on Marriage. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  7. Victoria Cirilo, Family Structure and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Vaping. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  8. Mark Damaschi, The Correlation Between Job Satisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Work Productivity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  9. Christina Haynes, Treatment Acceptability for the Deviant White and the Deviant Black Male Child: A tale of two children, their behavior, and the treatments we find acceptable. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  10. Brandon Domonkos, Motivation Levels of Undergraduate Students: How gender and academic stress affect academic motivation. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  11. Abigail Erikson, Attachment Related Anxiety and Avoidance as a Predictor of Relationship Satisfaction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  12. Jonathan Bartolini, Relationships Between Big Five Personality Traits, Academic Performance, and Motivation in College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  13. Shalyn Moran, Social Media Use and Body Negativity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  14. Camryn Soler, The Effect of Exercise on Concentration and Memory. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  15. Maraina Mantie, The Effect of Exercise on Concentration and Memory. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  16. Anna Panciera, Social Media Addiction and Body Image Affect on Disordered Eating. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  17. Alyssa Ricatta, Sexual Satisfaction and It’s Effect on Mental Health Among College-Aged Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  18. Cora Sims, The Impact of Olfactory Stimuli and Gender on Working Memory. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli).
  19. Emily Pollard, The Relationship Between Body Image and Risky Sexual Behaviors of College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  20. Grace Briscoe, Exploring the Relationship Between Parenting Styles, Marital Status and Relationship Views. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  21. Olivia Majek, The Relationship between Social Media, Body Image, and Self-Esteem. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  22. Natalie Hovanec, Self-esteem in College Students and its Relationship with Relationship Satisfaction, Depression, and Anxiety. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  23. Juliana Guerrera, Daily Stressors, Psychological Well-Being and Self-Awareness in College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  24. Cassandra Neudecker, The Effect of Depression, Stress, and Anxiety on Student Academic and Work Motivation. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  25. Judith Arroyo Cervantes, Marijuana and Alcohol Expectancies and their Relationship on Drug Use and Abuse. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  26. Sarah Eslami, Examination of Trauma Symptoms, Experience and Drug Use on Working Memory Capacity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  27. Paulina Hernandez Galindo, Exploring the Relationship Between Academic Motivation and Disordered Eating and the Role of Perfectionism. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  28. Holly Sbarra, The Relationship between Mindfulness, Life Satisfaction, and Physical Health. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  29. Kamryn Ebersole, The Effect of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression on Sleep Quality. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  30. Emma Haas, College Students Attitudes Towards ADHD: Disability Type, Contact and ADHD Symptomology. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  31. Johnathon Deneault, Video-Games and Aggression in Young Adults. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  32. Eleni Katsarakes, Caught Up With Cannabis: The Relationship Between College Student Marijuana Use, Risk-Taking Behaviors, Authoritarianism, and Religion. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lanagan-Leitzel).
  33. Alexander Torcoletti, How Social Skills, Academic Performance, and School Type are Negatively Impacted with Class Size. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
  34. Winnifer Cepeda Gonzalez, Do Self-Esteem and Personality Predict the Time that We Spend on Social Media? (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
  35. Olivia Newman, Effects of Social Media Use and Gender on Sleep Quality. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
  36. Alyssa Milette, The Effect of Coping Style on Anxiety in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
  37. Amber Fuller, Word of mouth and job attraction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
  38. Patrick Martin, Exercise Motivation and Body Dysmorphic Symptoms Effect on Body Esteem. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
  39. Diana Damian-Silva, Childhood Experience of Care and its Link to Anxiety in Emerging Adulthood. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Vasquez O’Brien).
  40. Jennifer Duncan, The Influence of Belief in Astrology, Openness, and Optimism on Self-Attribution with Zodiac Sign. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  41. Sara Heil, Comparing Sexual Orientation: Differences in Self-Esteem, Sexual Self-Acceptance, and Minority Stress. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  42. Sabrina Greco, Covid, Social Life, Type of Instruction Format, and Level of Anxiety. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  43. Courtney Young, The Relation Between Marijuana Usage, Gender, and Life Satisfaction Among College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  44. Madison Skellett, Personal Religiosity, Conservative Political Views, and Geographical Location and the Probability of Disclosing Sexuality. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  45. Maximilian Carlson, The Effects of Exercise on Body Esteem and Anxiety. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  46. Jenelle Edwards, Relationship Among Bullying, Gender, Anxiety and Depression. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  47. Lauren Johnson, How Working Out and Time Spent Studying Affect Stress Levels. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  48. Colin Bamrick, Perception of Lyrics. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams).
  49. Aurianna Echevarria-Frink, Comparing Levels of Well-Being in College Students Based on Parental Marital Status. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams)
  50. Alexander Haggerty, How Did Loneliness and Stress During the Covid-19 Pandemic Effect One’s Hope (Project Supervisor: Dr. Girasoli)
  51. Jaron Reed, The Relationship of Student Engagement With Time Management and Self Efficacy (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams)
  52. Karely Casas-Gaona, The Impact of COVID-19 on Anxiety, Stress and Life Satisfaction in College Students (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams)
  53. Kamron Bell, Does Prosocial Behavior Have a Positive Effect on Depressive Symptoms, Self-Esteem, and Stress in College Students? (Project Supervisor: Dr. Williams)

  Fall 2021

  1. Noelle Ciccarelli, Parenting Styles and Gender Differences in Self-Esteem. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  2. Kyleigh Burke, The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Self-Esteem in College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  3. Vienna Whalen, The Relationship Between Feminism, Gender Roots, Social Rejection, and Self-Esteem. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  4. Ayla Thurstan, Relationship Experiences and Feelings. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  5. Tatyana Herbert, What Determines the Willingness to Vaccinate. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  6. Kayla Brolin, Comparing Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Levels in Cisgender and Transgender. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  7. Tyra Bergstrom, Attachment Style and Emotion Regulation: How Fear of Intimacy Impacts Coping. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  8. Matt Benjamin, Relationship Between Video Games and Problem Solving. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  9. Sierra Nastasi, Sarah Eslami, Dr. Cousins, Dr. Fugere, The Resistance to Mate Guarding Scale Possess Reliability in a Male Sample. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  10. Johnathon Deneault, Video Games and Aggression in Young Adults. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Cousins).
  11. Trinity Perez, Objects of Sexual Desire: How Sexual Objectification Can Influence Perceived Risk of Crime on Black and White Women. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  12. Kelsey Boyington, The Relationship Between Social Network, Communication, and Relationship Satisfaction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  13. Alexis Guimond, The Increase of Working Out Increases Motivation and Happiness. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  14. Brianna Davis, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Quality, and General Life Happiness Amongst College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  15. Cynthia D. Mandujano, The Relationship Between Love Styles and Relationship Satisfaction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  16. Elizabeth M. Hasara, Traditional Opinions on Gender and Rape. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  17. Rosie Luther, “Amen”: Religiosity in College Students and its Relationship with Shame and Self-Regulation. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  18. Doug Capazzi, Reaction Time and Video Games. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  19. Seth Hallbauer, Examining the Relationship Between Fear of Missing Out and Problematic Smartphone Use. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  20. Samantha Richard, Self-Esteem and Procrastination: Exploring Relations and Gender Differences Among College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  21. Matthew Wojciechowski, Gender Differences in Risk-Taking Behaviors and Levels of Impulsivity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  22. Gabriel Lyon, The Relationship Between Intelligence and Religiosity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  23. Sister Veronica Rose Martens, Religiosity, Life-Satisfaction, and Physical Health. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  24. Macee Barry, The Effects of Curiosity and Dominance on Impulsive Behaviors. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  25. Fritz P. Acurantes Jr., Relationship Between Stress and Physical Activity. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  26. Tarah Bernard, The Effect of Social Media and Gender Differences on Life Satisfaction Among University Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  27. Jalaena Rock, The Relationship Between Social Media Use, Social Comparison, and Depression. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  28. Bethany Turner, The Associations Between Narcissism, Aggression, and Depression. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Lee).
  29. Larda Yottivong, Investigating the Relationship Between Social Media Use, Self-Esteem, and Body Image. (Project Supervisor: Dr. McCulloch).
  30. Megan Ryan, Reduction of Compulsive Skin Picking Using a Deposit Contract. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Diller).
  31. Jacob Lee, An Exploratory Single-Subject Self-Study Examining the Role of In Vivo and Imaginal Exposure in Reducing Fear of Social Situations. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Diller).
  32. Jacob Lee, Effects of Simulated and Trait Alexithymia on Negative Emotionality and Frustration in Undergraduate Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
  33. Michael Leahy, Knowledge of Autism, Empathy, and Stigmatizing Views of Autism. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
  34. Delaney Pike, Extraversion and Neuroticism Correlate with Depression. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
  35. Erin Loehmann, The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and the Emotional Intelligence of College Students. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
  36. Zanè Chase, The Relationship Between Adult Attachments Styles, Race, and Relationship Satisfaction. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
  37. Julia Keller, The Relationship Big Five Personality Traits and Loneliness. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
  38. Blayne Wanner-Hyde, Attitudes Towards Menstruation and Percieved Health Quality of Life. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Salters-Pedneault).
  39. Gabrielle Palumbo, Relationship Between Family Relationship Quality and Community Engagement on Adolescent Substance Use. (Project Supervisor: Dr. Scisco).

• Other Recent Student Presentations, Publications, and Honors

  2021 - 2022 Academic Year

  • Bergstrom, T. (2022, April). Mental resources well spent? The costs and benefits of avoidance [Poster session]. CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
  • Briggs, P. (2022, April). The relationship between feelings about parental divorce, trust, and relationship satisfaction. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
  • Buxton, I. (2022, April). How the foster care system and children’s relationships impact developmental outcomes. Poster presented at the Annual CREATE Conference. Willimantic, CT.
  • Ciccarelli, N., & Fugère, M. A. (February, 2022).  Similarities and Differences in Mate Preferences among Parents and their Daughters.  Virtual poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
  • Delaney, M., Vasquez-O'Brien, T. C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Do children see themselves through their parent's eyes? Poster presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
  • Ellis, R. (2022, April). The relationship between attraction, symmetry, and facial expressions. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
  • Hernandez Galindo, P., Vasquez-O'Brien, T. C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Self-perception as a mediator in the relation between differential parental treatment and future problem behavior. Poster presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
  • Koolhaas, C. (2022, April). The effect of video conferencing on cognition. Oral presentation at the 6^th Annual CREATE Conference, Willimantic, CT.
  • Koolhaas, C. (2022, May). The interactions between ADHD, circadian rhythms, and life history strategy [Poster resentation]. Psych Night Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University,Willimantic, CT.
  • Koolhaas, C. (2022, April). Reviewing the Modular vs. General Debate. [Poster presentation] CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, virtual conference.
  • Lee, A. (2022, April). The relationship between shyness, agreeableness, and family relationship quality in college students. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
  • Luther, R. (2022, April). The impact of non-clinical dissociation on visual search. Poster presented at the 6^th Annual CREATE Conference, Willimantic, CT. 
  • Meyers, E. (2022, April). The relationship between sexual and gender identity affirmation on perceived campus safety and climate. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
  • Muccino-Salgado, S. (2022, April). The relationship between stress levels, communication skills, and relationship satisfaction. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
  • Palumbo, G. (2022, April). Relationship between family relationship quality and community engagement on adolescent substance use. Poster presented at the CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
  • Powell, J., Vasquez-O'Brien, T. C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Child-reported temperament predicts observed positive sibling relationships. Poster presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
  • Vasquez-O'Brien, T. C., Valenzuela, M., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Parenting and symptoms of depression in parent and children over time. Oral presentation at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
  • Vournazos, S. (2022, April). Surveillance performance among those with trauma experience and mental health challenges. Oral presentation at the 6^th Annual CREATE Conference, Willimantic, CT.
  • Wilcox, K. (2022, April). College students’ mental health: The relationships between trauma, substance abuse, and COVID-19 stress [Poster session]. CREATE Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.

  2019 - 2020 Academic Year

  Tuttle, M. D., & Lanagan-Leitzel, L. K. (2019). Numerical cognition patterns and biases in processing time values and intervals. Poster presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Montréal, Québec, Canada. 
  

  2018 - 2019 Academic Year

  Kelly Bielonko won the Psi Chi Undergraduate Scholarship this academic year.

  Kelly Bielonko had a number of presentations and publications this year:

  Bielonko, K. (2019). Paying someone else to do your job: Individual, contextual and situational differences in those who buy time and those who do not. Poster presented at the International Convention of Psychological Science in Paris, France.
  Bielonko, K., Bachiochi, P., Calvo, A., & Pereira, A. (2019). Employee resource groups, occupational health and intent to quit. Poster presented at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference in Washington D.C.
  Bielonko, K. (2019). Naked truth panel I: Getting into graduate school. Panel presentation at the upcoming Association for Psychological Science convention in Washington D.C.
  Bielonko, K., Russo, J., & Griess, E. (2018). A Literature Review of the Factors and Outcomes of Burnout Related Teacher Attrition Applied to Tribal and Rural Schools in the U.S. Poster presented at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society Conference in Oklahoma City, OK.
  Bielonko, K. (2018). Employee Resource Groups, Engagement and Perceived Organizational Support. Oral presentation at the 2018 ECSU Psychological Science Night.
  

   

  Psychology Day at Central Connecticut State University (May 2018)

  Kelly Bielonko, Paying someone else to do your job: Individual, contextual and situational differences in those who buy time and those who do not (Faculty Mentor: Peter Bachiochi)
  Daphne Botteron, Childhood protective and risk factors linked to educational experiences and academic outcomes: Examining family and contextual factors (Faculty Mentor: Melanie Keyes)
  Katelyn Murray, The impact of families on eating disorders (Faculty Mentor: Melanie Keyes)
  Angela Vining, The relationship between parenting styles and childhood outcomes (Faculty Mentor: Melanie Keyes)
  

   

  2017 - 2018 Academic Year

  Kelly Bielonko was awarded a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates program with Sanford Research (Sioux Falls, SD)
  Jessica Perreault and Allison Wylie presented their research with Dr. Fugère on parent-child mate preferences at the annual meeting for the Society of Personality and Social Psychology in Atlanta in March 2018.
  Jolene Potter will present A comparison of the effect of sexual assault micro-interventions on rape myth acceptance and empathy at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science in San Francisco in May 2018 (with Dr. Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault)
  Malvina Pietrzykowski will present Evaluating effects of signals on risky choice in pigeons and humans at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International in San Diego in May 2018 (with Dr. James Diller)

• Distinguished Faculty Award

  Award Winners
  

  • Dr. Jennifer Leszczynski (2023)

• Recent Faculty Presentations, Publications, and Honors

  *Student Author

  • *Abbott, B., *Ryan, M., *Cirilo, V., Krebs, C.A. (2022, May). Evaluation of the Good Behavior Game on Undergraduate Student Participation. Poster to be presented at the 48^th Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts. 
  • Cousins, A. J., *Eslami, S. E., *Nastasi, S., Fugère, M. A. (2021, November). The resistance to mate guarding scale possesses reliability in a male sample [Poster presentation]. New England Psychological Association, virtual conference. 
  • *Delaney, M., Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). How do children see themselves? Parent-child relations, self-perception, and child depression. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
  • Fugère, M. A., Ciccarelli, N.,* & Cousins, A. J. (February, 2022).  Do We Overestimate Daughter-Parent Conflict Over Mate Preferences?  Virtual poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
  • *Hernandez Galindo, P., Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Self-perception as a mediator between differential parental treatment and child problem behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
  • Krebs, C. A. (2021, September). Using Self-Tailored Deposit Contracts to Increase Physical Activity in Adults. Invited talk given at 1^st Annual Fall Applied Behavior Analysis Conference. University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT. September 2021.
  • Krebs, C. A., Diller, J. W., & Alligood, C. A., (2022, May). Perceptions of Behavior Analysis by Undergraduate Students. In J.W. Diller (Chair), Moving our Science Forward: Understanding and Correcting Misconceptions of Behavior Analysis. Symposium to be conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Krebs, C.A., & Nyein, K. (2021). Increasing physical activity in adults using self-tailored deposit contract. [Special issue on behavior analysis in health, sport, and fitness]. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21(3), 173-183. doi. 10.1037/bar0000222.
  • Lanagan-Leitzel, L.K. & Salters-Pedneault, K. (2021). Exploring the relationship between mental health and trauma experience and surveillance performance. Poster presented at the 62^nd Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, virtual conference.
  • Lee, P. & Lang, J. M. (2021, November 2-5). Comparing trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy to commonly used treatments in usual care for children with post-traumatic stress disorder. In R. F. Hanson (Chair), If a trauma-focused treatment is evidence-based, why doesn’t it work for everyone? [Symposium]. International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 37^th Annual Meeting, United States.
  • Lee, P., Lang, J. M., Vanderploeg, J. J., & Marshall, T. (2022). Evidence-based treatments in community mental health settings: Use and congruence with children’s primary diagnosis and comorbidity. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, 50, 417-430. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-021-00877-y
  • *Nastasi, S., *Eslami, S., Cousins, A.J., Fugère, M.A. (2022, April).  Mating Conflict in Women Who Cheat [Poster presentation]. Northeastern Evolutionary Psychology Society conference, virtual conference.
  • *Nastasi, S., Cousins, A.J., Fugère, M.A (2021, June). Dark Triad Personality Traits are Better Than Big 5 Traits at Predicting Mate Guarding and Mate Retention Behaviors in Men [Poster presentation]. Human Behavior and Evolution Society, virtual conference.
  • *Powell, J., Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Child-reported temperament predicts observed positive sibling relationships. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
  • Leszczynski, J. P. (2021). You don’t have to choose: Using both synchronous and asynchronous instruction in an online course. Presented at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Psychology.
  • Scisco, J. L., Angel, A., Miceli, A., Powell, J., Valencia-Conde, M., & Tracy, B. (2021, November). Examining physical activity, barriers to physical activity, and sedentary behavior for American office workers experiencing mandatory work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Poster presented virtually at the 2021 Work, Stress, and Health Conference.
  • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C. (2022). Princess and superheroes: Influences on gender role adherence and self-esteem in LGBTQ+ youth. Poster presented at the special topic meeting: Construction of the ‘Other’: Development, Consequences, and Applied Implications of Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination held by the Society for Research in Child Development, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
  • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C. & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). The influence of parental gender roles on child self-regulation. Poster presented at the special topic meeting: Construction of the ‘Other’: Development, Consequences, and Applied Implications of Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination held by the Society for Research in Child Development, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
  • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., Rellinger Zettler, E., & Cordon, L. (2022). Felicisima Catalina Serafica y Evangelista. In J. Grahe, R. S. Mason & M. L. Ceynar, (Eds) Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color. Taylor and Francis. [Note: in press with a book contract, but not published yet.]
  • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., Rellinger Zettler, R., *Woosley, A., & *Fedderke, J. (2022). Maternal gatekeeping as a function of relationship stability and child negative reactivity. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
  • Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C., *Valenzuela, M., & Rellinger Zettler, E. (2022). Parenting and symptoms of depression in parents and children over time. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
  • *Woosley, A., Rellinger Zettler, E., Vasquez-O’Brien, T.C. (2022). Intergenerational transmission of maternal gatekeeping: Avoidant attachment as a mediator between grandmothers’ and mothers’ gatekeeping. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.

   

• Alumni Updates

  Academia

  Alumni in Other or Unknown Fields

  Name	Year	Position	University
  Meaghan Braham, Ph.D.	2009	Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education	Southern Connecticut State University
  Michael Gale, Ph.D.	2009	Visiting Professor, Department of Psychology	University of Hartford
  Stephanie Laudone, Ph.D.	2004	Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology	Fordham University

  Behavior Analysis and Behavior Therapy

  Alumni in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resources

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Nicole Berger, M.A.	2015		ABA Case Manager, Talcott Center for Child Development
  Ryan Blajewski, M.A.	2015	University of North Carolina Wilmington
  Dana Blydenburg, M.A.	2016	Northeastern University	Behavior Therapist, New England Center for Children
  Stephanie Brault, M.A.	2014		Autism Paraprofessional, Chicopee Public Schools
  Meghan Brahm, M.A.	2009	University of Saint Joseph	Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Private Practice
  Kate Cormier, M.A.	2010	University of Saint Joseph	Behavioral Therapist, BEACON Services
  Chayna Couture, M.S.	2009	University of Saint Joseph	Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Meliora Academy
  Sara Grzejszcak, M.A.	2011	Assumption College	In-Home Behavioral Therapist, Gandara Center
  Stacee Hansen, M.A.	2011	Simmons College	Behavior Analyst, HMEA
  Brielle Heinl, MA.	2013	Bay Path University	ABA Therapist, Gold Coast Children's Center (Milford, CT) Also working as part of a Global Autism Project SkillsCorps team, providing behavior-analytic services in Nanchang, China
  Nicole Newton Crespo, M.A.	2012	University of Saint Joseph	Beacon Services
  Samantha N. Petrella, M.S.	2012	Illinois State University	Residential Habilitation Specialist, Vanderheyden Inc.
  Melissa (Russell) Strout, M.A.	2009	The Pennsylvania State University	Assistant Clinical Director, May Institute
  Ellen Swol, M.A.	2013	Southern Connecticut State University	ABA Trainer, Area Cooperative Educational Services
  Sydney Batchelder, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Graduate Teaching Assistant and PH.D. Program candidate at University of North Carolina Wilmington
  Jesse Bober, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	MA Program in Behavior Analysis at University of the Pacific
  Carlos Borja, B.S.	2018	Eastern Connecticut State University	Registered Behavioral Technician, ABLE Health Care (Westport, CT)
  Melanie Byrne, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Registered Behavior Tech, Excellarted Teaching Center ABA Masters Candidate at University of South Florida
  Brett Gelino, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Ph.D. Program in Behavior Analysis
  Nicole Lenares, B.S.	2018	Eastern Connecticut State University	Intern at Trading Spaces ABA and MA candidate at Westfield State University
  Michael Pelletier, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	MA Candidate in Behavior Analysis, Saint Joseph University
  Hanna Schmitz, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Autism Behavior and Learning Experience (Northampton, MA)
  Matt Sterner, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist, The Institute of Professional Practice

  Clinical and Counseling

  Alumni in Academia

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Amanda Jackson-Artese, Psy.D.	2008	University of Indianapolis	Clinical Psychologist, Artese Psychological Services
  Broderick A. Sawyer, Ph.D. Candidate	2012	University of Louisville (Clinical Psychology Program)	Graduate Research Assistant
  Jennifer Whitcomb Laney, Psy. D.	2009	University of Hartford	Clinician, Carson Center for Adults and Families
  Kristin Zaccaro, Psy.D.	2007		Clinician, the University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
  Dana Bridges, M.S.W.	2007	Fordham University	Counselor, Hartford Dispensary
  Amanda Brycki, M.A.	2005	University of Hartford	United Community & Family Services
  Cecilia Chrosny, M.S.W.		University of Connecticut	Psychiatric Discharge Planner, Inova Health System
  Alyssia Cinami, L.M.F.T.	2011	Central Connecticut State University	Clinician, United Community and Family Services
  Mallory Cronkite, M.S.W.	2009	University of New England	Clinician I, Child & Family Agency
  Andrew DiFiore, M.S.W.	2010	Springfield College	Private Practice
  Ariel Dupont, M.A.	2013	Lesley University	School Adjustment Counselor, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School
  Justyna Ferenc, M.F.T.	2013	Fairfield University	Counselor, New Prospects Recovery Network of Programs
  Lauren Gray, L.M.S.W. Candidate	2014	University of Connecticut	Therapist, Klingberg Family Centers
  Richard Hisman M.A.	2013	Assumption College, Aaron T. Beck Institute	Therapist, Community Health Resources
  Melissa Ingoglia, M.A.	2010	University of Saint Joseph	Job Coach, CREC Polaris Center
  Michelle Kaczynski, M.A.	2011	Saint Michael’s College	Outpatient Therapist, Counseling Services of Addison County
  Marisa LaBrecque-Grenier, M.A.		Saint Joseph University
  Melissa Lambert, M.A., L.P.C.	2007	Springhill College	Director of Extended Day Treatment Programs, Village for Families & Children
  Kirby Lessard, M.A.	2013		Mental Health Counselor, Behavioral Cognitive Associates
  Andrew Narcisco, M.S.W.	2010	Southern Connecticut State University	Department of Child & Family Services
  Cylia Piatek, M.S.W.		University of Connecticut	Mental Health Therapist, Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
  Lauramarie Rahusen, M.A.	2013	Assumption College	Young Adult Mental Health Clinician, United Services Inc.
  Satina Salce, M.S.	2010 Fall	University of Massachusetts, Boston	Mental Health Clinician, United Services
  Taylor Scalia, M.F.T.	2013	Southern Connecticut State University	School-Based Clinician, Madison Youth and Family Services
  Steven Smith, M.A.	2009	Antioch University, Santa Barbara	Peer Counselor, Mental Wellness Center
  Melissa Symolon, M.A.	2013	Assumption College	Student Support Specialist, Shrewsbury High School
  Emily Whetstone, M.A.			School-Based Child Therapist, Child & Family Services, Inc (New Bedford, MA)
  Mitch Brusseau, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Residential Counselor, St. Mary's Home for Boys (Oregon)
  Autumn Dupuis, B.S.	2018	Eastern Connecticut State University	MA Candidate in School Counseling at the University of Connecticut
  Jessica Gaylor		Eastern Connecticut State University	Will be attending the M.A. Counseling Program at Southwestern College (Santa Fe) in January 2017
  Patricia Hennessy, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Candidate in Mental Health Counseling MS program at Assumption College
  Karinna Nazario, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Care Coordinator, InterCommunity / MA Candidate in Psychology at Central Connecticut State University
  Amanda Perreault B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Direct Care Counselor, Nafi Connecticut Inc / MA Candidate in Counselor Education at the University of Connecticut
  Meaghan Rodgers, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Clinical Case Manager, Gilead Community Services, Inc.
  Luis Antonio Rosado, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Life Skills Counselor, Oakhill Connecticut Institution for the Blind / Assistant Track and Field Coach, Central Connecticut State University / MS Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Central Connecticut State University

  Clinical Neuroscience

  Alumni in Social Work and Social Services

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Ruslan Abdukalikov	2013	University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine	Resident Physician, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Maine Medical Center
  Daniel Heyanka, Ph.D.	2004	Nova Southeastern University, 2011	Clinical Neuropsychologist, Licensed Psychologist VA Pinehurst
  Alana Gallagher B.S.	2015	Eastern Connecticut State University	Research Assistant, Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
  Liz Hilton, B.S.	2018	Eastern Connecticut State University	Research Assistant, Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
  Evan Lintz, B.S.	2013	Eastern Connecticut State University	Doctoral Candidate in Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Lincoln

  Educational, Developmental, and School Psychology

  Alumni in Educational, Developmental, and School Psychology

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Diane Audrey, M.A.T.		Sacred Heart	Completing Student Teaching
  Nikki Daigle, M.A.	2013	University of Saint Joseph	Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, EASTCONN’s Autism program
  Curtis Darragh IV, M.A.	2010	University of Connecticut	Danbury Public Schools
  Cheyanne Marie Dillon, M.A.	2012	Southern Connecticut State University	National Certified School Psychologist, Berlin Public Schools
  Marissa Malouf, M.A.	2013	Marist College	Farmington Public Schools
  Eva Alfonso, B.S.	2015	Eastern Connecticut State University	Assistant Teacher, Enchanted Jungle Learning Center
  Kaylei Arcangel, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Masters candidate in Developmental & Child Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University
  Corrie Cirelli, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Toddler Teacher, Discovery Zone Learning Center and Masters candidate in Counseling Psychology at Grand Canyon University
  Cristal Colon, B.S.	December 2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Family support provider, Madonna Place
  Monica Concas, B.S.	2014	Eastern Connecticut State University	Bilingual Teacher, New Haven Public Schools
  Shannon Connors, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Instructional Assistant, Giant Steps CT School
  Alyssa Fisher, B.S.	2014	Eastern Connecticut State University	Instructional Assistant, Griswold Elementary School
  Stacey Fumiatti, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Attending Southern Connecticut State University for Therapeutic Recreation and Child Life, pursuing certification as a Child Life Specialist
  Brianna Grant, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Experiential Graduate Assistant, University of New Haven
  Tania Kittoe, B.S.	2018	Eastern Connecticut State University	Student Teacher, Connecticut Children's Medical Center School
  Janell Lewis, B.A.	2013 Fall	Eastern Connecticut State University	Childcare Worker, The Children’s Center of Hamden
  Lisa Macari, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Kindergarten Wrap Around Instructor, Wayne Board of Education
  Brandon Martins, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Instructional Assistant, Killingly Memorial School
  Emily McDonald, B.S.	2015	Eastern Connecticut State University	Interventional Specialist, LEARN
  Patricia Piotrowska, B.S.		Eastern Connecticut State University	Teacher, New England Center for Children
  Robert Santiago, B.S.	2015	Eastern Connecticut State University	Doctoral candidate in School Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
  Jennifer Wolf, B.A.	2009	Eastern Connecticut State University	Teacher, KinderCare

  Forensic Psychology

  Alumni in Health Psychology and Medical/Insurance Fields

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Jennifer Kaake, M.A.	2010	William James College	Clinician, Justice Resource Institute
  Jalpa Patel, M.S.	2014	American International College	Adult Probation Intern, Connecticut Judicial Branch
  Rachel Pilver			Masters candidate in Mental Health Counseling and Crime and Justice

  Gerontology, Aging, and Elder Care

  Alumni in Clinical & Counseling

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Chelsea Arne, B.S.	2011	Eastern Connecticut State University	CAREGiver, Home Instead Senior Care
  Eric Cerino	2014	Oregon State University	Graduate Researcher, Teaching Assistant, NSF IGERT Scholar, and Doctoral candidate in Developmental Psychology

  Health Psychology and Medical/Insurance Fields

  Alumni in Forensic Psychology

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Emily Pingul, R.N., B.S.N.			Clinical Analyst for Maternal-Child Health, Emergency Services and Peri-Operative Services, Memorial Hospital of Gulfport
  Justin Grakowsky, B.A.	2010		Senior Analyst, Aetna
  Alexander Marquis, B.S.	2018		Resident Assistant Intern, Community Health Resources (Putnam)

  Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resources

  Alumni in Gerontology, Aging, and Elder Care

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  James De Leon, ABD	2011	Louisiana Tech University	Consultant, APTMetrics
  Kasia Kotlewska Mohn, M.A.	2007	University of New Haven	Project Management Specialist, Medical Staff Office, Boston Medical Center
  Giselle Ortiz, M.A.	2015	William James College	University Recruiter, Schneider Electric
  Liane Povilonis, M.A. Candidate	2015	University of New Haven	Graduate Assistant, Career Development Center
  Rachel Schaedler, M.A.	2013	New York University	Human Resources Generalist, Columbia University New York
  Samantha Sosnowitz Lockheed, M.A.	2009	University of New Haven	Human Resources Recruiter, Yale University
  Kim Thomassen Strand, M.A.		University of Baltimore County	Account Manager, Bialek Environments
  Nikki Echard			HR Coordinator, Yale University
  Joe Fazzino, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	HR Intern, Gilead Community Services, Inc
  Nicole Fuhrman, B.S.	2017		Microsoft SQL Server Analyst, Leidos
  Melissa Groccia, B.S.	2013		Specialist in Global Events Operations, Strategic Insight
  Jennifer Gumbulevich, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Masters candidate in Human Computer Interaction
  Christina N. Hayden			Human Resources Generalist, Yale University
  Jessica Sammataro, B.S.	2014	Eastern Connecticut State University	Junior HR Generalist, Community Health Resources

  Research

  Alumni in Clinical Neuroscience

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Chelsea Kosma, M.A.	2005	University of Hartford	Project Director II, UMASS Medical School
  Carlos Onate Jr., I/O M.A. Candidate	2015	University of New Haven	Graduate Research Assistant, University of New Haven
  Samantha Lew, B.S.	2015	Eastern Connecticut State University	Research Assistant and MSW candidate, University of Connectiut
  Danielle Paquette, Certified Clinical Research Professional	2008		Oncology Research Department, Yale University

  Social Work and Social Services

  Alumni in Behavior Analysis

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Carter Lennon, Ph.D.	2007	University of Connecticut	Deputy Director of Programs and Operations, AIDS Connecticut Inc.
  Cathie Fontaine, M.A.T.	2012	Sacred Heart University	Social Worker, CT Family Support Services
  Samantha Lew, M.S.W.	2015	University of Connecticut (2018)	Research Assistant, University of Connecticut
  Yabneel Marrero, M.S.W. Candidate	2015	University of Connecticut	Clinical Worker, Perceptions
  Andrew Narcisco, M.S.W.	2013	Southern Connecticut State University	Social Worker, State of Connecticut DCF
  Putita May St. Onge, M.A.	2008	University of Hartford	Social Casework Specialist/Child Welfare, Contra Costa County
  William Zern, M.A.	2013	Chicago School of Professional Psychology	Client Specialist, StrategIQ Commerce
  Caitlyn Dubreuil, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	MSW Clinical Intern, Home for Little Wanderers and MSW candidate, Simmons College of Social Work
  Sonia Gagnon, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	MSW candidate at University of Connecticut
  Samantha Hengel, B.S.	2018	Eastern Connecticut State University	MSW candidate at the University of Connecticut
  Taylor Woronecki, B.S.	2015	Eastern Connecticut State University	Case Manager, Community Health Resources

  Other or Unknown Fields

  Alumni in Research

  Name	Year	College or University	Career
  Raena Beetham, M.A.	2013	Northern Arizona University	Admissions Counselor, Eastern Connecticut State University
  Brian Deal, C.F.P.	2010		Personal Financial Counselor, Zeiders Enterprises Inc.
  Rebecca Hirschy Taylor	2003	University of Connecticut	Speech Language Pathologist, Creative Interventions
  Rachel Junga, M.B.A. Candidate	2014	University of New Haven	Associate Director of Annual Giving and Programmatic Initiatives, University of New Haven
  Elyse Tascione, M.A.	2015	Southern Connecticut State University	Vision Therapist and Student
  Bill Villalba, M.A.	2013	Boston College	Associate Analyst, ABG Associates
  Alexis Apel, B.A.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Graduate Student at Boston College
  Michael Bernabeo, B.A.	2005	Eastern Connecticut State University	Clinical Informatics, University of California San Diego
  Eric Borden			Regional Manager, CW Resources
  Jacqueline Boucher Tacy			Assistant Director, Non profit
  Jasmine Carvalho, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Campus Organizer, PIRG Campus Action (Berkshire Community College & Massachusetts College for Liberal Arts)
  Abigail Caselli, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Social Psychology doctoral candidate, Syracuse University
  Michael Cole, B.S.	2013	Eastern Connecticut State University	Senior Registrar, Fortis Institute
  Christina Harmon, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Instructional Assistant, EASTCONN
  Madison LaRusso, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Claims Customer Service Representative, Travelers Insurance
  Stephanie Madden, B.A., B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Immunology Research Assistant, the Miriam Hospital (Providence, RI)
  Maura McCabe, B.S.	2014	Eastern Connecticut State University	Client Recruitment Specialist for Fresenius Medical Care, Allegis Global Solutions
  Solveig Millett, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Special Needs Personal Care Assistant
  Daniel Mueller, B.S.	2017	Eastern Connecticut State University	Procurement Coordinator, Pfizer
  Diana Santiago Agustin, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Customer Service Specialist, Gem Sensors & Controls
  Rebecca Scott, B.A.	2012	Eastern Connecticut State University	Office Assistant, Political Mobilization, Boeing
  Ryan Wood, B.S.	2016	Eastern Connecticut State University	Peer Mentor and Job Coach, Ryan Woods Autism Foundation and Teen Program
  Tina Zorzi, B.S.		Eastern Connecticut State University	Student Leadership and Engagement Graduate Assistant, University of Massachusetts