Research Assistants

In alphabetical order

Cassandra Ullman

Cassandra is a sophomore pursuing a double major with Honors in Psychology and Legal Studies, along with a certificate in Environmental Studies. Her research interests lie at the intersection of environmental psychology and climate justice, specifically exploring how behavioral science can inform legal frameworks that protect marginalized communities disproportionately affected by environmental harm. In the future, Cassandra plans to attend law school and pursue a career in either criminal or environmental law. Outside of academics, she serves as Treasurer of the Wisconsin Women’s Water Polo Club. In her free time, Cassandra enjoys exploring local coffee shops, traveling, and being with friends and family.

Nandini Nambiar

Nandini is a junior at UW–Madison studying Psychology and International Studies with a certificate in Public Policy. She is especially interested in how culture and language shape the way people think, communicate, and understand the world. Growing up in Dubai exposed her to so many different backgrounds and perspectives, which made her curious about how we can actually use cultural differences as a strength, especially in global problem-solving. In the future, she plans to attend graduate school for public policy. Outside of academics, she is passionate about singing and performing, and she loves being in spaces where creativity and confidence thrive. In her free time, she enjoys cooking or baking something new, or hanging out with friends.

 

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.

 

Tessa Reiter

Tessa is a junior at UW Madison majoring in Psychology with a certificate in Data Science.  She loves research and how theories, treatments, and interventions can be applied to make people’s lives better. She is most interested in studying the causes and treatments of psychopathology and how mental disorders affect people’s lives, from personal to systemic challenges. She plans to attend graduate school and pursue a PhD in clinical psychology with the goal of becoming a full-time researcher. In her free time, Tessa loves art, music, video games, and watching movies and TV shows with her roommates.