Sydney Alexander (she/they), Old Dominion University
Sydney is an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University majoring in Psychology and minoring in creative writing. Her main interests are in adolescents’ and young adults’ mental health of minorities. In the future, she plans to go to graduate school and become a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.
Dajon Bailey (He/Him/His), Old Dominion University
Dajon is an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University majoring in Psychology. His main interest is in adolescent mental health of minorities, especially those who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He plans to attend medical school in the future and become a pediatric psychiatrist.
Aria Campbell (she/her), Old Dominion University
Aria is an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University studying Psychology and Studio Arts. Her professional interest lies in the mental health of children and adolescents of color. After graduation, she plans to pursue her master’s degree and combine what she learned in school to integrate talk therapy and art therapy.
Gabrielle Green (she/her), Old Dominion University
Gabrielle Green is an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Public Health. Passionate about working with children, she plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Gabrielle aims to improve mental health access and promote wellness for children and adolescents by integrating her knowledge of psychology and public health. Ultimately in the future, she hopes to open a private practice that goes beyond traditional therapy, incorporating psychological principles, wellness, nutrition, and physiological psychology to empower children in their journey toward well-being.
Elizabeth McElrath (She/Her/Hers), Old Dominion University
Elizabeth is an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University, intending to double major in Psychology and Professional Writing. Elizabeth worked professionally as an EMT for five years, where she provided care to a variety of patients, including those in crisis. She is a certified tissue banking specialist with the American Association Of Tissue Banking (AATB). Elizabeth currently works with a non-profit organization. Initially, she supported grieving families after losing a loved one, but now she works in the Quality Assurance department. Elizabeth hopes to go into medical/scientific writing.
Laila Price (she/her), Old Dominion University
Laila is an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Human Services and Women & Gender Studies. Her main interest is in youth mental health, especially in educational settings. In the future, she plans to attend graduate school and become a school psychologist.
Heath Ward, M.Sc. (He/Him/His), Old Dominion University
Heath initially completed a B.S. in Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. After completing an M.Sc. in Epistemology, Ethics, and Mind from The University of Edinburgh in 2019, he returned to ODU where he earned a B.S. in Psychology in 2022. His research interests include Anosognosia, Psychopathology, and Philosophy of Psychology. He plans to pursue a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.