In alphabetical order

Audrey Watzka

Audrey is a junior studying Psychology and Political Science at UW Madison. She is particularly interested in studying how social psychology influences America’s political landscape and criminal justice system. She is also passionate about learning how psychological interventions can address real-world challenges to reduce prejudice and promote diversity. Audrey plans to attend law school and looks forward to using her undergraduate studies to better understand criminal and constitutional law. In her free time, she enjoys playing spikeball, thrifting, and attending concerts. 

 

Naomi Slipka

Naomi is a senior studying Psychology at UW Madison. Having grown up in a bicultural household, she has always been curious about how cultural and linguistic differences influence our perception of the world around us. More importantly, she wonders how we can harness these differences and use them to our advantage. Naomi plans to attend grad school for international relations, applying what she learns to work in public policy someday. She is also passionate about traveling, learning new languages, and immersing herself in different cultures. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family, reading, and watching Breaking Bad.

 

Ranveer Viradia

Ranveer is a senior at UW–Madison majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology on the pre-med track. He is interested in how social and cognitive processes shape the way people perceive and interact with one another, particularly in the context of stereotypes, prejudice, and group dynamics. His long-term goal is to attend medical school and become a surgeon, but he is equally motivated to gain research experience that deepens his understanding of human behavior. Outside of academics, Ranveer has organized medical camps and blood donation drives in India and enjoys watching Formula 1, hiking, and playing pickleball.

 

Reiss Wood

Reiss Wood is a senior at the University of Michigan studying psychology. She is working with the Brauer Lab in the summer of 2025. Reiss is broadly interested in social psychology, with more specific interest lying in industrial/organizational psychology. She is passionate about understanding work place dynamics and what interventions can create the highest quality work environments, relationships, and cultures. At Michigan, Reiss volunteers at a PT clinic supporting children with disabilities, and she is also involved with HomeFree Initiative, a club dedicated to addressing the local housing crises. In her free time she enjoys biking, hiking, and scrapbooking.

 

Ryan Tessmer

Ryan is a Junior studying Psychology at UW Madison. He is intrigued by the realm of psychology and how it can be applied to better the lives of others. Furthermore, he is curious as to how social influences shift our perceptions and shape the community as well as how they can be harnessed to promote change and better the lives of others. Ryan plans to attend graduate school for clinical psychology with the goal of becoming a clinical psychologist. He really enjoys traveling, learning, and hanging out by the lake with friends and family.

 

Siena Keys

Siena is a senior double-majoring in Psychology and Neurobiology with a certificate in Sustainability. She is an honors student in psychology primarily interested in the fields of social and cognitive psychology. Specifically, she is interested in how psychology can be used to connect communities with sustainable practices. In the future, Siena plans on going to graduate school and pursuing a master’s in psychology or neuroscience. On campus, Siena is a part of the Community and Environmental Scholars Program as well as various student organizations. She also works with a local circular fashion company as a digital marketing intern. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, going to concerts, spending time with friends and family, and yoga.

 

Vi Tran

Vi is a senior majoring in Psychology at UW–Madison. She is particularly interested in how race, gender, and group dynamics influence people’s experiences, identities, and access to resources. Motivated by a passion for equity in healthcare, she aims to apply psychological research to understand better and reduce disparities in patient care. Originally from Minnesota, Vi plans to pursue a career in the healthcare field as an advanced practitioner and is eager to bridge the gap between psychology and healthcare to promote more inclusive and effective treatment for all patients. In her leisure time, she enjoys listening to music, analyzing movies and TV shows, and spending time with family and friends.