Current Students
Saukora is a junior psychology major in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. She has interests in developmental psychology; specifically in relation to early adulthood and has aspirations to conduct her own research on the matter one day. Additionally, Saukora is also a part of CLA’s Academic Advising team, where she works as a peer advisor for undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts. Outside of any psychology related or advising work, Saukora spends her time reading as many books as possible and enjoys baking for her family on her off time.
Medina is a Phi Theta Kappa member, a Catto Scholar and graduated from Community College of Philadelphia Summa Cum Laude with an Associate Degree in Psychology. Medina is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Temple University, majoring in Psychology, and minoring in Cognitive Neuroscience. Her interests lie at the intersections of psychology, neuroscience, and cognition and she hopes to specialize her focus through research. She is passionate about investigating and understanding the neurobiological processes that underpin grief and how these processes influence human behavior. Knowing biology is the basis of behavior, Medina’s goal is to gain a deeper understanding about the effects of grief by investigating the experience at its most rudimentary level. Outside of Medina’s research and psych/neuro interests, she loves traveling, anything labeled “adventure”, and football. GO BIRDS!
Anushka is a junior at Temple University with a major in psychology and minors in chemistry and classical languages and literature on the pre-med track . She is part of Temple’s Honors Psychology Program in which she will complete her senior thesis before graduating. She hopes to learn more about community based participatory research and working with/facilitating interventions for children with emotional or behavioral difficulties. In the future, Anushka hopes to pursue a career in child psychiatry or pediatrics. Currently, she is also an intern at Temple’s Psychological Services Center and a math and organic chemistry tutor for Temple undergraduates. In her downtime, Anushka loves to cook, read, and try new restaurants/cuisines.
Chloe is a senior at Temple University majoring in Human Development and Community Engagement with a minor in Italian Studies. Alongside her involvement in the Child Health and Behavior Lab, she is the president of the student organization Trauma-Informed Living, Education, and Service (TILES) and a research assistant for Project TRUST, where she studies the intersection of trauma and disability and trauma-informed practices for IEP meetings. Chloe’s career goal is to become a school psychologist, where she hopes to advocate for special education students to receive the services and support they deserve. Her commitment to this work is deeply personal as the sister of a student with disabilities, driving her passion for improving the special education system. Outside of her academic and research pursuits, Chloe enjoys weekend backpacking trips and sewing or upcycling clothes.
Jahliah is a junior psychology major in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. She aspires to become a school psychologist and work closely with K–12 students in Black and Brown communities. As an undergraduate, she currently serves as a peer advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and also works as a tutor and mentor, supporting high school students from similar backgrounds in Philadelphia. Outside of academics and work, Jahliah enjoys reading and spending time with her family.