University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Ed-GRS Fellows

Valdivia, Gabriela

Gabriela is a first-year PhD student in the Department of Counseling Psychology. She has been a practicing psychotherapist in the Madison area since 2018 and is dually licensed as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. Gabriela was introduced to the world of psychological research in 2022 through her work as a …

Vigil, Mariah

I aim to contribute to research on neurodevelopmental disabilities. I would like to be able to promote family and individual well-being for those with developmental delays or disabilities. I have a particular interest in early intervention and prevention with children who are at risk for negative social and emotional outcomes. Specifically, I would like to …

Wright, Curtis

Curtis (Light) Wright is a doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He holds a master’s degree in Japanese Linguistics from UW–Madison and a master’s degree in Asian Languages and Cultures from Rutgers University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in English and Pedagogy from Rutgers. Curtis’s research …

Yusuf, Temi

Temi Yusuf is a Ph.D student, studying School Psychology area within the Educational Psychology department. Before her graduate studies, she received dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Secondary Education from the University of Michigan. Temi’s research interests include family-school-community partnerships, parent involvement in education across development, and transitioning from hospitalization to school. Publications & Presentations …