Past Team Members

Niya Richardson (she/her/hers)

Niya is currently in the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Clinical Psychology PhD Program (Military Track) and graduated from the MS Clinical Psychology program at Regent University.

Kayla MacPherson (she/her/hers)

Kayla MacPherson graduated from Old Dominion University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Children’s Rights. She is currently in the University of Denver Master of Social Work Program – Children and Youth Pathway.

Mellyssa Deoliveira (she/her/hers)

Mellyssa graduated from University of Massachusetts Boston and is currently applying to MSW programs.

Rachel Barham (she/her/hers)

Rachel Barham graduated from Old Dominion University and is currently working in an Emergency Department and applying to grad schools.

Anita Thomas (she/her/hers)

Anita graduated from Old Dominion University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Children’s Rights and Advocacy and a second minor in Human Services. She is currently in VCU’s Masters in Social Work program.

Morgan Templeton (she/her/hers)

Morgan graduated from the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at ODU. She plans to earn a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in trauma. She aspires to research the efficacy of different therapeutic modalities to treat complex PTSD. Morgan currently works as a mental health counselor at a psychiatric facility and as a substitute teacher. In her free time, Morgan enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and going on walks.

Daniela Chaname

She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice and is currently working as a youth counselor at a trauma-focused, at-risk youth facility. She plans to pursue graduate degree in forensic psychology.