2018-2019 Executive Board Members
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Dr. Alejandro Morales - Advisor
Dr. Alejandro Morales is an associate professor of Psychology. He conducts qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies in understanding the psycho-social-cultural mechanisms of adjustment in Latino immigrant families with children who serve as translators and interpreters (i.e., language brokers). His research also focuses on identifying the processes that facilitate the psychological wellbeing of Latino gay men. He teaches courses on abnormal psychology, basic counseling skills, intimate relationships, human sexuality, and couple's therapy. He received his PhD and MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his BA in Psychology from the California State University, Dominguez Hills. When not teaching, meeting with students to talk about research and graduate school, Dr. Morales enjoys watching documentaries. He is a fan of Harry Potter, butterflies, and any fantasy creature. For more information visit his office. His hobbies include, reading non-psychology related books, cooking Mexican food, watching movies, and taking walks at the mall. |
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Jessy Navarro - President
Year: 4th year Psychology major with Minor in Spanish Quote: "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying." - Michael Jordan Psychology Interests: Counseling/Clinicial Psychology. Also interested in Ethnic-Racial Identity and its relationship to mental health outcomes, such as body image, eating disorders, etc. Hobbies: Sleeping, Comics, video games, movies Experience: Research assistant for Dr. Morales, Participated in the Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) at the University of Michigan, Psy and Soc Peer Mentor, McNair Scholar, Presented at conferences such as WPA. I want to get a PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. I want to be a professor, researcher and have a private practice. |
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Beverly Cotter - Vice-President
Year: 3rd year Psychology major with Minor in Physiology Quote: "Don't mistake politeness for lack of strength" -Sonya Sotomayor Psychology Interests: Psycholinguistics & Cognitive Psychology Hobbies: Running, collecting coffee mugs, trying new coffee shops, traveling, and trying new food! Experience: Right now, I'm still figuring things out, but I plan on applying to Cognitive Psychology Ph.D programs in the Fall to hopefully continue research in the field of language and its cognitive processes. Even though I have been heavily focusing and do really love Cognitive Psychology & Psycholinguistics, I’m also really passionate about social justice issues, politics, and looking into the patterns of my generation. On campus, I'm currently a research assistant for the Asian American Transnational Research Initiative (AATRI)'s iGen project, a McNair Scholar (Cohort 20) working on my independent study using EEG to study the cognitive components of heritage speakers of Spanish, one of the leads for Peer Mentors (Cohort 13), and a teacher's assistant/grader for the Psychology department. I used to be a Psychology & Sociology Peer Mentor for Cohort 12 and a research assistant for former assistant professor, Dr. Rossi's heritage speakers EEG lab for two years. I'm always hanging around somewhere in or around Building 5, so if you see me in the hallway, feel free to say hi! |
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Catherine Smith - Treasurer
Year: Senior Year Psychology major with Associates in Business Accounting Quote: "Don't judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again" - Nelson Mandela Psychology Interests: Clinical/Education Psychology Hobbies: I like to go hiking (needs to have a waterfall ) I like to play tennis and go to new places. Experience: I have conducted research with Dr. Langford last year. This year I am doing research with Dr. Davila. I work as an instructional aid for special education at Richman Elementary in Fullerton (my third year). I want to transfer to graduate school hopefully Fall of 2019. |
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Clifton Lee - Secretary
Year: 3rd Year Psychology major with Minor in Human Resources Management Quote: “Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere” -Anton Ego, “Ratatouille” Psychology Interests: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Hobbies: I love playing computer games and reading books. Last book I read completely was Catch-22 Experience: Currently conducting research with Dr. Alejandro Morales. Last school year I helped out Dr. Langford as a research assistant Kelly Nguyen - Public Relations Year: 2nd Year Psychology Major with Minor in Human Resources Management Quote: "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain." – Vivian Greene Psychology Interests: Industrial/Organizational psychology Hobbies: I love to dance, and i'm a big fashion and makeup enthusiast! Disneyland is basically my second home and i'm a foodie as well! Experience: I am currently in the McNair Preparatory Program. I have not conducted any research yet, but I am planning to do research next semester. My goal after undergrad is to get my master's degree, possibly my PhD too... and work as an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. Genesis Zamora - C.L.A.S.S. Council Representative
Year: 3rd Year Transfer Psychology Major with an A.A. in Natural Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences Quote: "And here you are living despite it all" - Rupi Kaur Psychology Interests: Clinical, Psychodynamic, and Multicultural Psychology Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, road tripping, and attending concerts when I can. I absolutely love listening to music and have a vinyl collection! Experience: I am currently conducting research with Dr. Barker and Dr. Giang. My goal is to earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology and work as a licensed therapist. |
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Isabella Raman - Event Coordinator
Year: 2nd Year Psychology Major Quote: Check out my socks! Psychology Interests: Child psychology, neuropsychology, multicultural psychology, and honestly everything else. Hobbies: Playing the clarinet, watching tv/movies, reading, and learning. Experience: In Dr. Blumenfeld's lab. |
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Michael Rhodes - Community Service
Year: 2nd year Psychology major with Minor in Philosophy Quote: “It is difficult to find happiness within oneself, but it is impossible to find it anywhere else.” - Arthur Schopenhauer Psychology Interests: Clinical / Counseling Psychology and Evolutionary Psychology Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, Hiking, Video Games Experience & Goals: Currently conducting research with Dr. Donaldson on adolescent substance use. |
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Raelene Somijt - Conference Chair
Year: 4th year Psychology major Quote: Nothing is impossible, the world itself says -“I’m possible.” - Audrey Hepburn Psychology Interests: Clinical Psychology Hobbies: I love the beach, exercise and traveling. I also love singing and listening to music Experience: As a research assistant for Dr. Fu I helped her research for her book Asian American Psychology and helped her create lectures for college students in Taiwan regarding Gender and Mental Health. |
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Sarah Duffy - Historian
Year: 4th Year Psychology major with Minor in Criminal Justice Quote: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment”-Ralph Waldo Emerson Psychology Interests: Abnormal psychology-forensic psychology Hobbies: Hiking, concerts/festivals, beach, playing piano Experience: No research yet but plan to find internship or research by spring quarter! |
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Daniela Navarro - Fundraising Chair
Year: 2nd Year Psychology Major with Minor in Chicano/Latino Studies Quote: "Your limit is you" Psychology Interests: Clinical Psychology Hobbies: My hobbies include taking care of animals and reading. Experience: This year I am doing research with Dr. Viviane Seyranian. My goal is to become a clinical psychologist and focus on children and adolescents with mental illnesses |
