Abigail Histed
Staff Coordinator
Abigail is a lab manager who received a B.S in Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience, and a B.A. in Gender and Women’s Studies from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. She is interested in understanding the biological embedding of stress, specifically the somatization of complex trauma. She is passionate about approaching research from an intersectional perspective, and understanding the impact of systemic injustices. In her free time she enjoys rock climbing outdoors and at the local gym.
Rachel Hsu
Recruitment Coordinator
Rachel is a Lab Manager for the Translational & Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory, she also manages Dr. Leah Richmond-Rakerd’s Psychopathology, Population Health, and Genetic Laboratory. She graduated from Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Psychology and Biology. Her research interests include examining how culture, environmental factors, and genetics influence psychological development. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, cooking, and listening to true crime podcasts.
Jaedyn Birchmier
Data Manager
Jaedyn is a Data/Lab manager who graduated from Montana State University with a B.S. in Cell Molecular Biology and Neuroscience. Her research interests include understanding changes in neural plasticity related to childhood trauma to better inform treatment strategies. She plans to eventually pursue either medical school or a PhD in clinical psychology. In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing, and listening to true crime podcasts.
Gabrielle Maramag
Recruitment Coordinator
Gabby is a lab manager who received her B.S. in Psychology from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She is interested in the impact of stress and trauma, social context, and early temperament on developing psychopathology. She hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology to contribute to research that influences clinical practice or policy, and perform clinical work that helps children and families find their resilience. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, drawing and painting, and building in Minecraft with her friends.