Veronika(she/her/hers) is a senior at Marquette University double majoring in Psychology and Criminology and Law Studies. She is interested in improving the accessibility of evidence-based interventions for youth by evaluating the mental health literacy of parents nationally as well as in the Milwaukee community. After graduation, Veronika hopes to attend graduate school and earn a degree in counseling in order to become a therapist.  In her free time, she enjoys going hiking, spending time with friends, exploring new places, and reading. She is excited to be working alongside Dr. Holly in her lab and gaining a lot of knowledge and experience from it.

Yitong (she/her/hers) is a senior double majoring in Psychology and Cognitive Science, with a minor in Family Studies, at Marquette University. Yitong is interested in learning about the relationships between parents and children. She is also interested in understanding how to help parents better understand their children’s mental health status and seek treatment. After graduation, she hopes to attend graduate school in counseling psychology, eventually earn her doctorate, and become a counselor for children and adolescents. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out and traveling with family and friends, reading, watching movies, ballet, and Chinese traditional dance. Yitong feels honored to be a part of Dr. Holly’s lab and hopes to learn a great deal from the experience.

Malorie (she/her/hers) is a senior at Marquette University majoring in Psychology. Malorie works for Rogers Behavioral Health as a Mental Health Technician in the depression and mood disorder residential program. Malorie’s main research interests focus on mental health disorders, specifically depression and other mood disorders, particularly among children. After graduation, Malorie plans to continue her education to receive her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to become a licensed therapist. In the future, Malorie hopes to work with children and young adults in a clinical setting as well as continue research regarding children’s mental health. Around campus, Malorie is also involved in Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. Outside of school, Malorie spends her free time reading long novels, hiking and swimming at devils’ lake, playing with her guinea pig, and spending time with family and friends. 

Anna (she/her/hers) is a senior studying Psychology and English with a minor in Culture, Health, and Illness at Marquette University. She is interested in understanding the composition and process of accessible mental health resources for underrepresented communities, especially in Milwaukee. After graduation, Anna hopes to take a year of service with the JVC, then pursue her graduate degree in school psychology or applied behavioral analysis. Around campus, Anna hosts a radio show as an MU Radio DJ, is an intramural volleyball supervisor (sign up!), and is an editor for the Marquette Literary Review. She also works as a behavior technician at an autism therapy center and just finished an internship at a local Milwaukee nonprofit that focuses on combating food insecurity in Milwaukee. Outside of school, Anna enjoys thrifting, watching Jeopardy and playing trivia, and finding new restaurants around Milwaukee and beyond. She is excited to work with Dr. Holly and deepen her general understanding of research methods about a subject she is so passionate about.

Jonah (he/him/his) is a senior at Marquette University studying Psychology and Cognitive Sciences with a minor in Culture, Health, and Illness. He is interested in exploring transitional life periods especially throughout childhood and instances in which mental health treatment can be implemented to address psychological disorders. After graduation he hopes to gain his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and would like to open a residential treatment facility. When he is not in the lab, Jonah is an intern at the Federal Parole Office assisting individuals with post-incarceration re-entry or singing with the Marquette Naturals. He is excited to join the lab and participate in research with Dr. Holly.