Meet the Team!
Gracie Flicker — President
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Organizational Communication
"I am fascinated by the many different ways in which people think, behave, and perceive the world and how different people interact with each other"
Psychology interests: Social Psych, Human Sexual Behavior, Positive Psychology , Industrial Organizational Psychology
Hobbies: hiking, going out with friends, Netflix (and actually chilling), singing, music festivals, meditating, traveling to new places, going to the beach
Experience: 4 year pledge, Peer Mentors, Research – Dr. Mio & Dr. Seyranian, emotional support, Research Conference Presenter, Internships
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Organizational Communication
"I am fascinated by the many different ways in which people think, behave, and perceive the world and how different people interact with each other"
Psychology interests: Social Psych, Human Sexual Behavior, Positive Psychology , Industrial Organizational Psychology
Hobbies: hiking, going out with friends, Netflix (and actually chilling), singing, music festivals, meditating, traveling to new places, going to the beach
Experience: 4 year pledge, Peer Mentors, Research – Dr. Mio & Dr. Seyranian, emotional support, Research Conference Presenter, Internships
Milio Medina — Vice-President
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Psychology interests: Counseling/clinical psychology focusing on well-being, benefits of engaging in meaningful work, therapeutic lifestyle changes, leadership, and social justice
Hobbies: Hiking, Dancing, Photography, Reading, Writing, Exploring the Universe, meditating, Music
Experience: McNair Scholar, Peer Mentor, R.A. for the Village, NLPA member, Transfer Student, 2 Year Pledge Program, Safe Zone Ally, Ability Ally, Dreamer’s Ally, Research- Dr. Seyranian, Dr. Alvarado, Dr. MckGoldric, Research Confernence Presenter, Stats Tutor for the LRC,
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Psychology interests: Counseling/clinical psychology focusing on well-being, benefits of engaging in meaningful work, therapeutic lifestyle changes, leadership, and social justice
Hobbies: Hiking, Dancing, Photography, Reading, Writing, Exploring the Universe, meditating, Music
Experience: McNair Scholar, Peer Mentor, R.A. for the Village, NLPA member, Transfer Student, 2 Year Pledge Program, Safe Zone Ally, Ability Ally, Dreamer’s Ally, Research- Dr. Seyranian, Dr. Alvarado, Dr. MckGoldric, Research Confernence Presenter, Stats Tutor for the LRC,
Alice Lu — Secretary
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in General Management
"I love studying psychology because people have both general and unique aspects of behavior and thinking. Plus I really want to work with people so it helps to understand why people are the way they are."
Psychology interests: Pursuing Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Hobbies: listening to music, watching really old movies, anything science fiction and video games.
Experience: Peer Mentor, I.O. Psychology, Change of Majors (from sociology to Psychology)
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in General Management
"I love studying psychology because people have both general and unique aspects of behavior and thinking. Plus I really want to work with people so it helps to understand why people are the way they are."
Psychology interests: Pursuing Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Hobbies: listening to music, watching really old movies, anything science fiction and video games.
Experience: Peer Mentor, I.O. Psychology, Change of Majors (from sociology to Psychology)
Erika Barragan — Treasurer
Majoring in Psychology
"I enjoy working with children – Coached 7th and 8th grade girls basketball, won first place at championships"
Psychology interests: Clinical psychology, school psychology
Hobbies: hiking, yoga, volleyball, biking, eating
Experience: Two-Year Pledge, Note Taking, Research
Majoring in Psychology
"I enjoy working with children – Coached 7th and 8th grade girls basketball, won first place at championships"
Psychology interests: Clinical psychology, school psychology
Hobbies: hiking, yoga, volleyball, biking, eating
Experience: Two-Year Pledge, Note Taking, Research
Sam Merlin — Community Service Chair
Majoring in Psychology
"Human thought and behavior has always intrigued me because it is so complex and there is so much more to discover. Understanding the human psyche is beneficial to society and oneself because at some level it helps us become more compassionate and understanding beings."
Psychology interests: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Forensic Psychology
Hobbies: painting, photography, running, music festival/concert going, crafting, volunteering
Experience: Community Service (Center For Community Engagement), Disability Resource Center, Learning Resource Center, Peer mentors, Greek life, Office of Student Life, Cultural Centers (Cesar Chavez Center For Higher Education)
Majoring in Psychology
"Human thought and behavior has always intrigued me because it is so complex and there is so much more to discover. Understanding the human psyche is beneficial to society and oneself because at some level it helps us become more compassionate and understanding beings."
Psychology interests: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Forensic Psychology
Hobbies: painting, photography, running, music festival/concert going, crafting, volunteering
Experience: Community Service (Center For Community Engagement), Disability Resource Center, Learning Resource Center, Peer mentors, Greek life, Office of Student Life, Cultural Centers (Cesar Chavez Center For Higher Education)
Zoran Liu-Moy — Historian
Majoring in Psychology
"Without my five senses, I would be a soul floating aimlessly in darkness, but not for long."
Psychology interests: abnormal psychology, social psychology, personality prediction
Hobbies: photography, collecting music, attempting to dance, YouTube, networking, analyzing people, enjoying solitude, hiking/camping, saving the environment
Experience: Changing majors, Mandarin, cross-cultural adjustment, photography/photoshop
Majoring in Psychology
"Without my five senses, I would be a soul floating aimlessly in darkness, but not for long."
Psychology interests: abnormal psychology, social psychology, personality prediction
Hobbies: photography, collecting music, attempting to dance, YouTube, networking, analyzing people, enjoying solitude, hiking/camping, saving the environment
Experience: Changing majors, Mandarin, cross-cultural adjustment, photography/photoshop
Danielle Prioleau — Fundraising Chair
Majoring in Psychology
"I got interested in psychology because I am very intrigued with the human mind and the mystery in mind, brain, and behavior"
Psychology interests: Neuropsychology, Developmental Psychology, and Cognitive Psychology
Hobbies: . Writing, Hanging Out with Friends, Singing, Shopping, and Volunteering
Experience: Studying Abroad, Internship With Dr. Para , Research with Dr. Barker, Diversity Ambassador, Non-Violent Studies, Scholarships, The OMBUDS Center
Majoring in Psychology
"I got interested in psychology because I am very intrigued with the human mind and the mystery in mind, brain, and behavior"
Psychology interests: Neuropsychology, Developmental Psychology, and Cognitive Psychology
Hobbies: . Writing, Hanging Out with Friends, Singing, Shopping, and Volunteering
Experience: Studying Abroad, Internship With Dr. Para , Research with Dr. Barker, Diversity Ambassador, Non-Violent Studies, Scholarships, The OMBUDS Center
Amani Raymond — Social Chair
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Marketing
"Try to learn something about everything and everything about something" -Thomas Huxley.
Psychology interests: I am interested in IO and plan on going into Human Resources.
Hobbies: I enjoy doing crafts, baking, and snuggling with my puppies.
Experience: Four-Year Pledge, Minors
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Marketing
"Try to learn something about everything and everything about something" -Thomas Huxley.
Psychology interests: I am interested in IO and plan on going into Human Resources.
Hobbies: I enjoy doing crafts, baking, and snuggling with my puppies.
Experience: Four-Year Pledge, Minors
Yaman Fejleh — Public Relations
Majoring in Psychology
"I want to change lives, make a difference, and be equipped with knowledge to help others. Psychology prepares me for that"
Psychology interests: Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Clinical Psychology
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Drawing, Dancing, Indoor Rock Climbing, Listening to Music
Experience: Financial Aid, Disability Resource Center (Mental & Physical Disabilities) – ADHD, Research – Dr. Von Glohn, Dr. Langford, And Dr. Yaffee, Grad School Application Process, Planning Classes, Motivational Speeches, Emotional Support, Research Conference Presenter
Majoring in Psychology
"I want to change lives, make a difference, and be equipped with knowledge to help others. Psychology prepares me for that"
Psychology interests: Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Clinical Psychology
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Drawing, Dancing, Indoor Rock Climbing, Listening to Music
Experience: Financial Aid, Disability Resource Center (Mental & Physical Disabilities) – ADHD, Research – Dr. Von Glohn, Dr. Langford, And Dr. Yaffee, Grad School Application Process, Planning Classes, Motivational Speeches, Emotional Support, Research Conference Presenter
Casey Leatherwood — Conference Representative
Majoring in Psychology
Psychology interests: Biopsychology and Animal Behavior
Hobbies: fishing, boating, going to the mountains/ snow sports
Experience: Transfer Student, Good In Statistics, In Entertainment
Majoring in Psychology
Psychology interests: Biopsychology and Animal Behavior
Hobbies: fishing, boating, going to the mountains/ snow sports
Experience: Transfer Student, Good In Statistics, In Entertainment
Princess Egbule — C.L.A.S.S Council Representative
Majoring in Psychology
"I am interested in psychology because I love studying people. I think it is very interesting to study behavior, emotions and the mind."
Psychology interests: Clinical Psych, Health Psych and I/O
Hobbies: hanging out with friends, meeting new people, traveling, going to the beach, and reading
Experience: Peer Mentors, Research - Dr. Langford, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Fuqua & Dr. Sturges, Research Conference Presentations & Minors
Majoring in Psychology
"I am interested in psychology because I love studying people. I think it is very interesting to study behavior, emotions and the mind."
Psychology interests: Clinical Psych, Health Psych and I/O
Hobbies: hanging out with friends, meeting new people, traveling, going to the beach, and reading
Experience: Peer Mentors, Research - Dr. Langford, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Fuqua & Dr. Sturges, Research Conference Presentations & Minors
Dr. Erika DeJonghe - Advisor
Associate Professor
Hometown: Berkley, CA
Erika DeJonghe, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and an associate professor in the Department of Psychology & Sociology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Michigan State University in 2007. Her research interests include the mental health consequences of childhood exposure to intimate partner violence, the intergenerational transmission of intimate partner violence, and the experiences of women faculty in male-dominated disciplines. Her areas of clinical interest include family therapy, play therapy, and child group therapy, with a particular focus on work with children and families recovering from trauma.
What are you listening to Dr. DeJonghe? I have a toddler, so pretty much now all I listen to is the Super Why soundtrack...
Associate Professor
Hometown: Berkley, CA
Erika DeJonghe, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and an associate professor in the Department of Psychology & Sociology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Michigan State University in 2007. Her research interests include the mental health consequences of childhood exposure to intimate partner violence, the intergenerational transmission of intimate partner violence, and the experiences of women faculty in male-dominated disciplines. Her areas of clinical interest include family therapy, play therapy, and child group therapy, with a particular focus on work with children and families recovering from trauma.
What are you listening to Dr. DeJonghe? I have a toddler, so pretty much now all I listen to is the Super Why soundtrack...
