Director
Lindsay Holly, Ph.D.
Dr. Holly (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor of psychology at Marquette University and a licensed clinical psychologist. Broadly, Dr. Holly’s research aims to increase access and engagement with evidence-based interventions among youth and families, particularly those from traditionally underserved and marginalized backgrounds (e.g., racial/ethnic minority, low-income, rural). Grounded in developmental psychopathology and guided by cultural-contextual frameworks, she uses quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to elucidate the role of parents in the development and treatment of youth mental health problems; improve the cultural appropriateness of evidence-based clinical practices; and increase accessibility to and relevance of mental health care for youth.
Dr. Holly received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Arizona State University in 2016 and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. She joined Marquette’s Department of Psychology as an Assistant Professor in 2019.
Graduate Students
Madeline Buchanan, M.S.
Madeline (she/her/hers) is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Marquette University. Madeline graduated from the University of Washington in 2017 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Education, Learning, & Society. During her time at Marquette, she has worked with a vast array of clients in both the assessment and therapeutic setting. Currently, she is a student intern at the Center for Behavioral Medicine delivering dialectical behavior therapy to adolescents and their parents or caregivers. Her research interests broadly include understanding barriers and facilitators to treatment participation for youth and their families, particularly among parents and caregivers. Madeline recently completed her doctoral qualifying exam, a systematic review that explored and examined available research on parent mental health literacy programs. The ultimate goal of this project was to inform future research studies and program development to create effective, accessible, and salient programs for parents. Expanding on this project, Madeline plans to explore parents’ preferences and needs related to these types of programs for her dissertation project, with the goal of designing a mental health literacy intervention that is aligned with the values and needs of the intended consumers (i.e., parents). In her free time, Madeline enjoys spending time with her family and getting outdoors. Madeline is excited to continue working in the CARE Lab, and further address the challenges of accessing treatment among underserved and underrepresented populations.
Alexandra Bowling, B.A.
Alexandra (she/her/hers) is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Marquette University. She graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2018 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology. As an undergraduate, she volunteered for studies examining the development, maintenance, and treatment of child mental health problems, and interned at an early child care center. After graduating, she worked as a research coordinator for the PTSD Treatment and Research Program at Case Western Reserve University, primarily overseeing a randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of a lay-led, faith-based intervention tailored for Muslim refugees. Her research focuses on the role of parents in youth mental health service accessibility and engagement. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her dog, read, and Facetime with faraway friends and family. She is looking forward to continuing her work in the CARE Lab and to gain experience and knowledge related to her interests!
Emily Bivins, B.s.
Emily (she/her/hers) is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Marquette University. She graduated from Tufts University in 2022 with a B.S. in Clinical Psychology and minor in Child Studies and Human Development. As an undergraduate student, Emily engaged in research surrounding racial discrimination and gained clinical experience working as a mental health specialist at McLean Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Following graduation, she worked as a research coordinator at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She coordinated and conducted assessments for the Texas Youth Depression and Suicidality Research Network and Texas Child Trauma Research Network, two state-funded, longitudinal projects aiming to characterize and improve mental health outcomes for youth across the state of Texas. Broadly, Emily’s research interests include identifying factors affecting mental health treatment access, engagement, and outcomes for trauma-exposed youth of color, as well as the improvement of culturally informed treatment adaptations. Outside of work, Emily enjoys socializing with friends and family, trying new recipes, and exploring her creativity through fashion, design, crochet, and dance. Emily is very excited to begin her journey in the CARE lab!
Undergraduate Students
Chloe gomez
Chloe (she/her/hers) is a junior at Marquette University working towards a degree in Educational Studies and Psychology. Chloe is interested in diving deeper in child psychopathology as well as exploring neuroscience with a focus on applied behavior analysis. After graduation, she hopes to earn her graduate degree in one of these fields. Around campus, she works at Marquette Rec Sports and is involved in various religious groups. Outside of school, Chloe spends her free time running, trying new coffee shops, and is currently serving her third year in the Army Reserves.
Elyse Smith
Elyse (she/her/hers) is a senior at Marquette University studying psychology. Elyse’s interests include mental health disorders in children and adolescents, and learning the best ways to incorporate, increase and improve DEI into spaces. After graduation, Elyse hopes to earn a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and ultimately wants to be a therapist for children and adolescents. Outside of lab, Elyse is involved with Poetry Club and the Outdoor Adventure Club on campus. She is also a member of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. She loves hiking, lifting weights, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to work with Dr. Holly and gain valuable experience in research.
Madelyn Schaid
Madelyn (Maddy) (she/her/hers) is a senior studying psychology at Marquette University. Madelyn is interested in working with children in the mental health field. She is also excited to continue learning about and pursuing social justice interests as she continues her education and career. After graduation, Madelyn hopes to earn a masters degree in counseling psychology. She currently works with children with autism as a Registered Behavior Technician. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, exploring the city of Milwaukee, and spending time outside. Madelyn is excited to continue expanding her knowledge through work with the CARE Lab.
Erin Kennedy
Erin (she/her/hers) is a junior at Marquette University working towards a degree in psychology. Erin is also minoring in family studies as she feels when working with children it is critical to look beyond the individual. Erin plans to continue her studies after undergrad by pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Erin specifically hopes to work with children and adolescents. Outside of academics, Erin is a spin instructor at the gyms on campus and works at the Ott Memorial Writing Center as a tutor. In her free time she enjoys working out, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. Erin is excited to get more hands on experience by working in the CARE Lab.
Ryghtious Frazier
Ryghtious (he/him) is a senior at Marquette University through the Urban Scholars Program. He is studying psychology with a minor in neuroscience. His interests include adolescent psychology, resiliency, and community-based holistic treatment. After graduation, Ryghtious is hoping to pursue his PhD in Child/Adolescent Psychology, focusing on resilience factors and community-based treatment strategies to help foster resilience in hopes of bringing others from the inner city into the higher education sphere. Outside of the lab, Ryghtious works full time as a shift lead in a country club; but when he can he likes to pick up a good book, teach himself various instruments, or hang around those he cares about. He’s very excited to be a part of the CARE lab and for the opportunity to work with Dr. Holly. Dumela!
Lab Alumni
- Veronika Durek (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2023 – 2024, Honors in Psychology Student)
- Anna Sully (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2023 – 2024)
- Malorie Clausen (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2023 – 2024)
- Yitong (Vanessa) Wang (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2023 – 2024)
- Jonah Blowiak (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2023 – 2024)
- Katie Jacobson (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2022 – 2023)
- Caroline Paslaski (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2022 – 2023, Honors in Psychology Student)
- Jason Maya (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2022 – 2023)
- Maia Karpinsky (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2021 – 2022)
- Nora Wood (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2021 – 2022)
- Valeria Zendejas (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2020 – 2021)
- Claire Donnelly (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2019 – 2020)
- Maddie Boh (Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2019 – 2020)
- Dr. Anne Malkoff (Graduate Research Assistant, 2019 – 2020; currently postdoc at Nemours Children Health)
