Brittney (she/her) is a 5th-year Ph.D. student in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program at UW-Madison, working alongside Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner. As an interdisciplinary scholar, her research explores the role intimate relationships (e.g., friends, family, romantic partnerships) play in Black women academics’ experience of work/health (im)balance and care labor. Before beginning her doctoral studies, …
Robby Quintana is a PhD student in the Human Development Area of Educational Psychology. Robby graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College where he earned a B.A. in Psychology. After graduation, Robby worked at an alternative school, where he served as a teaching assistant in a classroom for children with emotional/behavior difficulties. He also worked a Behavioral …
Anabell Ramos is a doctoral student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She earned her BA in Psychology and Human Development from California State University–San Bernardino. Her research is focused on the application of behavioral analytic interventions in school settings, with an emphasis on adapting these interventions to ensure cultural …
Sofia Redondo is a Ph.D. student, studying School Psychology within the Educational Psychology department. She is advised by Dr. Katie Eklund. Before her graduate studies, Sofia earned a Bachelor’s in Science in Psychology (with Department Honors) from the University of Washington in 2023. After graduation, she worked as a research assistant and research study coordinator …
Alexandra Riesco is an artist and printmaker from Miami, Florida. She received a B.A. in Studio Art and Biology modified with Earth Sciences from Dartmouth College in 2017, where she won the Robert Read Prize for work in the graphic arts and the Artist’s Book Prize. Riesco’s work is heavily influenced by the natural world …
Natalie Rivera is a first year doctoral student in the Department of Counseling Psychology at UW-Madison. Her research interests focus on cultural and linguistic aspects of mental health in Latino communities and mental health stigma. As an Education Graduate Research Scholar Fellow and a Master’s student in the Counseling Psychology program at UW-Madison Natalie conducted …
My research interests include exercise, pain, fatigue, & chronic illness Awards & Honors UW-Madison Education Graduate Research Scholar Fellowship UW-Madison Leadership Certificate Award Academic All Big-Ten: 2017, 2018, 2019 Dean’s List: Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award Chi Alpha Sigma National Student-Athlete Honor Society
Joshua Rysiew is a doctoral student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. He is advised by Dr. Steve Kilgus. Josh received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia. Prior to graduate school, Josh worked in the Gifted Education Equity Research lab, where he focused on testing …
John L. Samuels Jr. is a PhD student in the Curriculum & Instruction Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Design, Informal, and Creative Education (D.I.C.E.). Before joining UW Madison, he earned an M.A. in Philosophy & Education from Columbia University Teachers College and a second M.A. in Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology from …
Makamae Sniffen is a kupu of Wahiawā, nourished by the ʻike of her kūpuna, fed by the moʻolelo of her ʻohana. Her commitment to serving her kaiāulu and lāhui led her to pursue her doctorate in Educational Policy Studies. Previously, as a Program Coordinator, she wrote federal grants to fund Native student access to higher education and oversaw college programming for Hawaiian immersion and culture-based high schools. Her …