In alphabetical order

Bailey Grace Spencer

Bailey Grace is a senior majoring in Psychology and Legal studies with a certificate in Criminal Justice. She likes studying topics surrounding mental health, discrimination and justice policies. Specifically, how group biases can shape discriminatory policies and practices in the justice system. She is also interested in reworking perceptions and care in the Criminal justice system. She is interested in clinical and social psychology and hopes to one day attain a clinical Ph.D. after graduation. On campus she is involved with Amnesty International’s chapter in Madison, where she helps put on events spreading information about human rights issues. In her free time, Bailey enjoys video games, hanging out with friends, or water colors.

 

Cadyn Yandell

 

Carlos Sodi Aliseda

Carlos is a junior majoring in Political Science and Government with a certificate in Public Policy. He is interested in policy analysis and decision-making, particularly when it comes to foreign policy, immigration, and security, and how these fields both effect and are impacted by the public. After graduation, he hopes to get a Master’s degree in Public Policy and either go back into academia or consulting. On campus, Carlos is involved with Amnesty International and Model United Nations. In his free time, Carlos enjoys reading, languages, video games, going out for boba tea, and hanging out with his friends.

 

Elijah Fisher

Elijah is a senior studying psychology going for a certificate in education policy. Interested in research on mental health in the public education system; specifically, on what contributes to the collective low mental health among students, and what can be done to counteract that. After graduation he will continue on to grad school. On campus he plays the euphonium in the university band. In his free time, he enjoys playing all sorts of games from sports, to video, to board, and especially card games.

 

Haridhra Radhakrishnan

Haridhra (Ha-Ree-dhraa) is an international student majoring in psychology and minoring in gender studies. She is invested and intrigued with the complex nature of power structures and dynamics, and hopes to investigate more in the realm of social psychology. In her free time, she likes to analyze different tropes in medias like tv shows, anime and binge watch new shows.

 

Ian Burton

Ian is a senior majoring with honors in Psychology and History with a certificate in German. He is interested in social psychology, specifically in how misinformation can evoke identity in different circumstances and how it can lead to changes in inter/intra-group processes. Further, Ian is interested in how we can correct misinfomration using normative, in-group affirming messages in order to decrease stigma around the out-group. Outside of the lab, he is the President off Psychology Club. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends, reading, writing, hiking, listening to music, and watching TV.

 

Lauren Aquino

Lauren is a senior majoring in Psychology with a certificate in Criminal Justice. She is interested in social and developmental psychology, specifically, how children develop opinions about social groups, as well as how we can use interventions to reduce social group stigmas and create a more equitable and accepting world. Lauren plans to pursue a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling after graduation and work with children. On campus, she is involved with Humorology, through which she helps write and direct a mini-musical while fundraising for a chosen beneficiary, which helps children and families in Dane County overcome adversity. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, the performing arts, and traveling.

 

Liana Dilauro

Liana Dilauro is a sophomore majoring in Psychology and is hoping to get a certificate in Social Justice and Advocacy. She enjoys engaging in outreach and volunteer activities dedicated towards helping marginalized communities and groups. Before graduating, she hopes to study abroad in South America or Mexico and become involved with some type of outreach or service opportunity related to social injustices. After graduating, Liana hopes to go to graduate school to pursue her masters in either Social Work or Counseling Psychology. On campus, she is a resource hub volunteer at the Social Justice Center, is involved in volunteer work for PAVE(student organization), and is a member of Advocacy for Immigrant’s Rights club! For fun, Liana enjoys watching Netflix shows, thrifting at St. Vinney’s or other cheap thrift stores, going on hikes, and trying special drinks from coffee shops.

 

Naomi Slipka

Naomi is a junior 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.

 

Raphael Moreno

Raphael is a senior majoring in Psychology. He developed an interest in intranational cultural psychology through his experience attending school out of state prior to transferring to Madison; Raphael is especially interested in investigating differences and relationships among regional or cultural groups within the United States. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology. Outside of class, he is involved in the UW Figure Skating Club, and, as a Green Bay native, enjoys rooting for the Green Bay Packers.

 

Sarah Sprinkman

Sarah is a senior double majoring in International Studies and Spanish, with a concentration in Politics and Policy in the Global Economy. She is interested in a range of topics, including globalization, poverty and development; environmental conservation, and Latin American culture and politics. In the future, she plans on going to grad school to pursue a master’s degree in economics, public affairs, or sociology. On campus, Sarah is involved in Amnesty International at UW. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. 

 

Siena Keys

Siena is a junior 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, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.