Undergraduate and Postbac Research Assistants

Kaytlin Armitage (she/her/hers)

Kaytlin Armitage is a senior at ODU majoring in Psychology with a minor in Addiction Prevention and Treatment. After graduation, she plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on trauma, specifically within the veteran community. Her interest in military mental health stems from her service in the Virginia Army National Guard and the stories of her fellow service members. In her free time, Kaytlin enjoys working out, spending time with friends, studying in the library, or watching her team, the Steelers, lose another game.

Selah Ball (she/her/hers)

Selah graduated from the College of William & Mary majoring in psychology and minoring in kinesiology. After graduation, she hopes to pursue grad school for Occupational Therapy (OT). Throughout her coursework, she has developed a research interest on the relationship between mind and body. In her spare time, she is either behind a camera shooting a short film or attempting to read books that have been collecting dust on her shelves.

Mira Hopkins (she/her/hers)

Mira is a Senior at ODU majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Biology. Her goal is to pursue a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and eventually a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is particularly interested in epigenetic markers associated with PTSD and preventative treatments for high-risk populations. She is a veteran of the Army National Guard and loves spending time with her two children and husband.

Morgan Templeton (she/her/hers)

Morgan graduated from the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at ODU in August 2025. 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.