Ann (They/Them) is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Department of Counseling Psychology. Ann’s research interests include trans and non-binary experiences, therapeutic efficacy, and nature therapy. They currently work as a Graduate Assistant, teaching a course on mental health, self-awareness, and social justice. Ann grew up in Idaho and graduated from Boise State University. There, …
Teaching RPSE 505: Biological, Psychosocial, and Vocational Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability, Disability within Indigenous Populations. RPSE 125: Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation Professionals, Paramedics.
Kaj Tug Emily Lee is doctoral student in Education Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a recent graduate of Swarthmore College. She is a first-generation HMong American originally from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. A committed advocate for Asian American and HMong representation, Kaj Tug has participated in non-profit and legislative efforts to support HMong …
Yakob Lemma is a Ph.D. student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on Black male mental health, racial disparities in school discipline, and the school-to-prison pipeline. Yakob is especially interested in the intersection between mental health and punitive discipline, and how educational leaders, school counselors, and community-based organizations …
Nashya Linares is a doctoral student in the School Psychology program within the Department of Educational Psychology, under the mentorship of Dr. Stephen Kilgus. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Florida International University. Following graduation, she held several positions—including serving as a middle school teacher and as a research coordinator at Northwestern University. These …
Estela Lopez is a Ph.D. candidate in the Educational Policy Studies program, concentrating in Comparative International Education and Global Studies. Her research interests focus on the intersection of race, gender, and class inequalities in STEM education and the workforce in the United States and Brazil. Her research examines educational policies and the experiences of women …
Zoua Lor is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Department of Counseling Psychology. She is the proud daughter of two refugees, the third of nine children to obtain a bachelor’s degree, and the first in her family to pursue a PhD. Prior to her doctoral studies, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with …
Kayli Lucas is a first-year Ph.D. student with a concentration in Physical Activity Epidemiology in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. While she is originally from Tennessee, Kayli earned two degrees from The University of Alabama: a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) and a Master of Arts in Kinesiology. CURRENT …
Rosanne Luu is a PhD Candidate in the Curriculum & Instruction department, advised by Dr. Nicole Louie. Her dissertation research focuses on studying the relationships between authority, agency, and mathematics learning opportunities during open-ended collaborative activities. Rosanne completed her M.S. in Educational Psychology with Dr. Martina Rau. Her master’s thesis studied students’ multiple representation use …
Sam Macksey is a fourth-year PhD student in the Department of Educational Psychology, within the area of Human Development. Her research interests involve the examination of how children’s understanding of science and math can predict how likely they are to go into STEM careers. Also, to navigate mechanisms driving acquisition of math and science understanding …