Welcome

Allison graduated from Arizona State University in 2025 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is interested in learning more about personality disorders, alcohol abuse, and criminal behavior, as well as the relationships between the three. She joined the HEART lab to gain firsthand experience with ecological momentary assessment research and learn more about populations she had not studied before.

Amelia is a Junior double-majoring in Psychology and Biological Sciences! Their research interests are in developmental psychology, particularly how social media and technology use shape development during childhood and adolescence. That interest is what led Amelia to the HEART Lab, where they’re gaining research experience while contributing to a better understanding of how social media shapes adolescent relationships.

Angel is a Sophomore majoring in Psychology (B.S.) with a minor in Business. His interests focus on relationship dynamics in minority populations and adolescent mental health. He joined the HEART Lab to gain research experience and insight into the world of adolescent relationships.

Ava is a recent graduate of Arizona State University, where they earned dual degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. Ava’s research interests focus on how cultural identity and intersecting social factors influence adolescent relationships, mental health, and well-being. They’re particularly interested in understanding risk and resilience factors among diverse and underserved youth as they transition into adulthood.

Candace earned her degree in Psychology from BYU, where she worked on the Flourishing Families Project, gaining experience in longitudinal research, data collection, and analysis. After more than a decade working with children, parents, and educators, she is excited to return to research and explore her interests in adolescent development, especially how neurodivergent teens navigate dating, peer dynamics, and romantic relationships.

Carolina is a Senior majoring in Psychology at Arizona State University. Her interests include clinical psychology, adolescent mental health, and relationship science. She is interested in how technology affects adolescent relationships and mental health. Carolina joined the HEART Lab to foster her research skills and contribute to ongoing studies in a field she aspires to specialize in.

Carsyn is a Senior at Arizona State University majoring in Psychology. Their research interests include social media and adolescent development, and they’re very excited to be a part of the HEART Lab to see how social media and digital communications can influence adolescents’ relationships.

Catalina is a Junior majoring in Psychology at Arizona State University. She joined the HEART Lab to gain hands-on experience in adolescent developmental research and better understand early intervention methods that support positive outcomes in adolescents. In addition to being a student, she is a mom of two kiddos and a volunteer foster care advocate. She is interested in developmental and family psychology, behavioral health, and attachment styles.

Eliezer is a Sophomore double-majoring in Psychology and Mathematics. His research interests lie in applying multivariate statistics to observe how cross-cultural differences shape interpersonal relationships and romantic dynamics. He joined the HEART Lab to learn the process behind conducting research and make an impact in something he believes is incredibly important.

Ella is a Junior at Arizona State University studying Psychology with a minor in Family and Human Development. Her research interests include adolescent and young adult romantic and interpersonal relationships and their impact on mental health. She joined the HEART Lab to gain hands-on research skills in a lab that closely aligns with her research interests and her values.

Ishmeet is an international student from India majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology. Their academic, volunteer, and campus experiences have deepened their interest in how people grow, cope, connect, and make sense of their lives. Ishmeet is especially interested in research that brings together psychology, neuroscience, health, and lived experience to better understand mental well-being across development.

Kenia is a first-generation Mexican American Senior Honors student at ASU. They like to draw in their free time and enjoy trying new coffee shops. In the future, Kenia wants to be a clinical child psychologist!

Kiko is a Senior majoring in Data Science and Biological Sciences. He is interested in the intersection between psychology, medicine, and data. In the lab, Kiko enjoys contributing to data management and helping with social media. Outside of research and school, he enjoys hiking and playing video games.

Lauren is a Senior at Arizona State University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her research interests include child and adolescent development and mental health, family dynamics, attachment theory, interpersonal relationships, and the impact of early life experiences on later psychological well-being. She joined the HEART Lab to gain hands-on research experience and contribute to meaningful psychological research that supports healthy relationships.

Michael is a therapist with a background in psychology and counseling, and is interested in better understanding the factors that influence human behavior, relationships, and mental health. They enjoy research that challenges the way we think and has meaningful real-world applications. Outside of work and research, Michael is a big basketball fan and enjoys traveling, trying new food, and spending time with the people close to them.

Olivia is a Senior majoring in Psychology. They’re very interested in the relationships between technology, human connection, and neurodivergence, especially in adolescents, and in how digital communication tools influence the ways people form, sustain, and navigate relationships — aiming to create empathetic technological spaces. Olivia loves art and crafts — painting, sketching, wig-styling, and prop-making — and also has a twin!