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RUBY BOISCLAIR is a first-year Doctoral student. She has lived most of her life in Western North Carolina where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Social Science Concentration and a minor in Sociology at Appalachian State University. Ruby's research interests include community re-entry, resilience and self-efficacy in justice-involved populations, correctional interventions, and masculinity. Outside of school, she enjoys playing badminton with her friends, gardening, and getting creative in the kitchen.
MADDIE CARDELLIO is a first-year Doctoral student.
KAYLEE COOK is a fourth-year Doctoral student. She is from Arlington, Texas and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech University. Her research interests include reintegration post-incarceration, systemic stigma toward persons involved in the criminal justice system, and correctional interventions and program participation. Outside of school, Kaylee likes to spend her time crocheting, being outside with her dog, Ellie, listening to music, and watching Netflix.
MARY DILLON is a second-year Doctoral student. She grew up in Sacramento, CA and spent most of her academic career in Seattle, WA. Mary received her B.A. in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Psychology at Seattle University and her M.A. in Forensic Psychology at the George Washington University. Her research interests include mental health effects of punishment strategies among incarcerated individuals, cultural competency in forensic assessment, and assessment of justice involved individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. In her spare time, Mary enjoys spending time with her senior cat, Bean, listening to podcasts, camping, playing video games, and reading fantasy novels.
SARAH HITCHCOCK is a first-year Doctoral student and moved to Memphis from Jersey City, New Jersey. Sarah received her B.A. in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology from William Paterson University and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology from Montclair State University. Her research interests include correctional rehabilitation, forensic mental health assessment, and juvenile justice policy reform. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outside with her dog, Josie, reading non-fiction, listening to podcasts, and crafts/DIY projects.
TOM EDDY is a third-year Doctoral student. He is from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area and completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology at the University of Denver. Tom’s research interests include competency evaluation, forensic assessments, crisis intervention teams and officer perceptions, bias, and recidivism. His hobbies include cooking, getting outdoors with his dog Ziggy, rock climbing, live music, and exploring Memphis.
JADE HORTON is a fourth-year Doctoral student. She is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and completed her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University. Jade’s research interests involve re-entry, restrictive housing, recidivism and racial injustice in the criminal justice system. She is interested in the rehabilitation of justice-involved individuals and hopes to pursue a career in a correctional setting after the completion of her doctorate. In her free time, Jade enjoys reading books about social justice issues and watching documentaries.
ALYSSA HOYT is a third-year Doctoral student. She is from the San Francisco Bay Area. Alyssa completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Arizona State University and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. Her research interests include effective mental health interventions for those who are justice-involved and clinician effectiveness when working with this population. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling to new cities, reading non-fiction, and watching her favorite TV show, Friends.
MADISON LORD is a Doctoral student on her predoctoral internship. She earned her BS in Psychology and BA in Criminal Justice from Georgia College & State University. Madison received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University. Her research interests center around traditional masculine ideologies that contribute to offending behaviors, prevention strategies, and forensic assessment. For fun Madison likes to watch reality tv shows, spend time with her cat Bug, and listen to murder mystery podcasts.
IVYS MORALES is a second-year Doctoral student. She is from Newark, New Jersey and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Psychology specializing in Forensic Psychology from Montclair State University. Ivys' research interests include competency to stand trial, forensic assessments, legal decision-makers' bias and perceptions, and correctional treatment. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, hanging out with friends and family, and watching true-crime documentaries.
COLIN SMITH is a Doctoral student on his predoctoral internship. He was born and raised in Annandale, Virginia. Colin received his undergraduate degree in psychology from James Madison University and his Master's from Radford University. His main research and practice interests involve the psychiatric inpatient population. For fun, Colin enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, walking along the Mississippi river, and playing board games.
BRITTANY YOUNG is a third-year Doctoral student in Counseling Psychology. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi. She later earned her Master of Arts in Social work from the University of Memphis. Her ongoing clinical and research interests include Black mental health, intergenerational trauma, and culturally adapted psychotherapy. In her free time, Brittany enjoys visiting local coffee shops, yoga, and reading.
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Lab Alumni
MICHAEL LESTER graduated from the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2022.
ALEXANDRA REPKE graduated from the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2021.
ASHLEY BOZEMAN graduated from the Counseling Psychology M.S. program at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020.
OLIVIA MILLER graduated from the Counseling Psychology M.S. program at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020.
JA'NISHA ROBINSON graduated from the Counseling Psychology M.S. program at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2018 and is working as a mental health practitioner in Dallas, Texas.
LAUREN COAKER graduated from the Counseling Psychology M.S. program at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2018 and is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia.
NIKENDRA WEBBER is a Senior Psychology major. Upon graduating, she intends to go to graduate school in forensic psychology. Her research and clinician interests involve victimology and the juvenile population. In her free time, Nikendra enjoys baking, watching dramas, and listening to music.
ASHLEY JONES graduated from the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2023. She is currently a post-doctoral fellow at Utah State Hospital.
RILEY DAVIS graduated from the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2023. She currently works as a correctional psychologist with the federal Bureau of Prisons.
MEERA PATEL graduated from the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Memphis in 2023. She currently works as a correctional psychologist with the federal Bureau of Prisons.
SARAH PRINGER graduated from the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Memphis in 2023. She currently works as a correctional psychologist with the federal Bureau of Prisons.