Julieta Argiro, University of Central Florida
I am currently a junior at the University of Central Florida. I am majoring in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology. I was born in Santiago, Chile, and grew up in South Florida. Apart from my academic pursuits, I am a member of UCF’s Psychology Society and hold a part-time position at a local small business. After graduation, I aim to further my education and acquire a master’s degree in counseling so I can ultimately work in the mental health field and become a licensed therapist. Being an immigrant, I am highly interested in multicultural psychology. This includes a focus on the influence of culture, family roles, interpersonal relationships, and societal aspects when it comes to creating treatments for patients. Researching these areas helps me deepen my understanding and effectiveness in working with such issues. Another area of interest of mine is the underrepresentation of minority groups in the occupations surrounding therapy and mental healthcare.
Noel Ayala Gallo, University of Virginia
Noel Ayala Gallo is a third-year student at the University of Virginia, who is double majoring in Public Policy & Foreign Affairs with a minor in Astronomy and a milestone through the UVA Catalyst program. He’s passionate about a range of issues, from immigration and education policy to US-Latin American relations and human rights. During his undergrad years, Noel got hands-on research experience through the USOAR program at UVA, working with professors to understand American opinions on international bodies and to explore US immigration policies with a focus on the ongoing Cuban Migration Crisis. He’s also taken on roles such as being the President of the Multicultural Greek Council and a student representative for the IDEA Fund at UVA. Throughout 2023 and early 2024, he additionally participated in L2K 2023, the Meriwether Lewis Institute, and the Tadler Program in Appalachia. Noel aims to enter the foreign service or work in legislative reform.
Sydney Bannister, Pennsylvania State University
Sydney is a fourth-year Psychology student at Pennsylvania State University. My research seeks to examine diversity and discrimination, with an emphasis on resistance to equity-enhancing efforts among people with social and organizational privilege. During my studies at Penn State, I have engaged with advanced quantitative methodology, notably social network analysis and computational approaches to diversity science. I have engaged with Industrial-Organizational Psychology research since my time as an undergraduate student at Penn State, where I will be earning my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Business and a certificate in Diversity Studies. Now, As I gear up for my Ph.D. program, I actively engage in research and present at conferences (e.g., SIOP), contributing to research projects under the guidance of mentors.
Jemimah Boakye-Ansah, George Washington University
I am a recent graduate from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences. I am still involved in campus activities as a volunteer for the African Student Association and co-captain of GWU’s Afro-Caribbean dance team. I am also a Diversifying I/O Psychology Scholar, in hopes of obtaining a Master’s Degree in I/O Psychology or Organizational Sciences.
Courtney Fitzgerald, Emory University
Courtney Fitzgerald is a rising senior at Emory University, majoring in Sociology with a minor in Quantitative Sciences. She is deeply committed to research as a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow and a research assistant for Dr. Dianne Stewart. Previously, Courtney served as a research assistant at the Emory University Goizueta Business School and a teaching assistant in the Sociology department. Post-graduation, she plans to work at a research institute before pursuing a doctoral program in Sociology, Demography, or Organizational Behavior. Courtney aims to inspire the next generation of minority scholars. Her research interests include group processes, social psychology, intersectionality, and using mixed-methods approaches to address internalized discriminatory ideologies and social inequalities.
Thema Green, George Mason University
Thema Green is a junior majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Human Factors and Applied Cognition at George Mason University. My interest lies in using data-driven and human-centered designs to optimize systems and create intuitive user experiences. I have technical skills in coding, simulation software, and web development and I’ve gained research experience through language revitalization and infrastructure safety projects. I’ve developed a passion for understanding and optimizing how humans interact with complex systems. I’m particularly interested in the following applications within organizational settings: Applying human-centered design principles; Using data analysis methods; Enhancing user-interface design; Conducting usability testing; and streamlining workflows through technology or process optimization.
Alieu Kamara, Howard University
Alieu (Ah-Lee-You) Kamara is a recent graduate of Howard University. As a marketing major with a love for labor history, anthropology, and social sciences. In four years at Howard, they served as a student-leader for the School of Business’s 21st Century Advantage Program; As an acquisition editor for the university’s undergraduate research journal; and as a student researcher for Howard University Libraries Moorland-Spingarn Research Center. Alieu balances these academic pursuits with numerous professional experiences including trysts in the following sectors: Communications, Non-Profit Education, and Consultative Sales. Alieu prides themselves on their love for research. They are looking to combine a life-long passion for learning with an ever-present academic community.
Kevin Llanos, University of Central Florida
Kevin Llanos is a senior at the University of Central Florida, majoring in psychology as an honors student. He started his undergraduate education at Valencia College with interests in economics and behavioral sciences, where he developed an interest in leadership as a Vice President for the Seneff Honors College’s Honors Student Advisory Committee and Vice President of Scholarship for his Phi Theta Kappa chapter (Alpha Phi Zeta). After transferring to the University of Central Florida, Kevin transitioned into Industrial/Organizational psychology. Kevin has completed research with Dr. Chelsea LeNoble and is a core lab member. He supports research projects through various lab assignments, methodology development, and strategic planning. He is a Psychology Peer Advisor at the university’s psychology advising center. Kevin will complete an undergraduate honors thesis as a culmination of his undergraduate degree before graduating in Fall 2024.
Darrell McIver, Fayetteville State University
I am a senior at Fayetteville State University, majoring in Work & Organizational Psychology. Prior to FSU, I attended Lee Early College and Central Carolina Community College, where I graduated with my high school diploma and Associate of Arts degree in 2022. Admittedly, I have not gotten involved in many organizations but I plan to change that as I pursue a master’s degree in IO. I want to study and work within IO psychology because I want to be able to improve organizational outcomes for employees as well as help organizations foster inclusivity within their workforce. I am also fond of analyzing statistical data which I believe should play an important role in most decisions made within the workplace. A lifelong goal of mine is to make meaningful contributions to the decision-making and HR processes of organizations, that will benefit both employers and employees.
Testimony Nwamadu, University of Houston
Adaoma Testimony Nwamadu, known as Testimony, is a senior at the University of Houston, set to graduate in summer 2024 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Health. During her time at UH, Testimony led Generation Action, the university’s Planned Parenthood chapter, after serving as its Community Outreach Director. As the President and the rest of the PPGEN team, they effectively reached out to minority groups such as women, LGBTQ+, the differently-abled community, and racial minorities. Testimony’s other extracurricular activities include participating in the Varsity dance team for the Nigerian Students Association and serving as a Student Ambassador for UH’s Administration and Finance department. She briefly worked with the UH Women’s basketball department as a Student Manager to explore the impact of morale and unity within a team. Testimony’s current interests lie in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Leadership Development, Talent Management, and Job design.
Yeimy Orellana Alas, George Mason University (not pictured)
I am from El Salvador and am a first-generation college student. I am a senior at George Mason University, majoring in psychology with a concentration in industrial organizational psychology. At GMU, I had the privilege of being part of the pioneering team behind the Spanish Emotional Support Line. This program provided mental health assistance to the Spanish-speaking community in Northern Virginia. In my role as a responder, I was trained to effectively address individuals experiencing high levels of stress and to facilitate connections with therapy and other resources. Additionally, I’m proud to be a New Futures Scholar, an organization dedicated to supporting and mentoring first-generation college students throughout their academic journey. I aspire to further my education by pursuing a master’s degree in I/O psychology.
Michael Prescot, Jr., Philander Smith University
Michael C. Prescot Jr. is an Honors Graduating Senior Psychology major at Philander Smith University, hailing from Nassau, The Bahamas. He is an avid learner and is eager to make a drastic impact on the world of Industrial/Organizational Psychology through the betterment of organizations, furthering their mission. He prides himself in being the Lead Tutor for Academic Affairs at Philander Smith University, having worked in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategy & Innovation, where he was able to gain hands-on experience with data analysis, web development, and projection of student-to-instructor interactions. As such, Michael has continued to elevate his brand and continue to push barriers as a first-generation college student.
Lee Queveon Tate, Jr., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Lee Queveon Tate is a junior at UNC Charlotte and a native-born Charlottean. I am majoring in History and Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Capitalism. I am a Career A-Honor student who is very passionate about my education because I strongly believe that it is an investment in my future that will equip me with the skills that I will use in my career. Education has been my most significant endeavor thus far, and because of that it has created my strong passion and drive for excellence, which has afforded me many educational achievements like graduating Valedictorian, having a strong GPA, being part of the Honors College, and even making the Chancellor’s List each semester at UNC Charlotte.
Jasmine Williams, Georgia Southern University
Jasmine Williams is a rising junior at Georgia Southern University double majoring in psychology and management. She is a member of the Honors College, Women in Business, Eagles Ethics Ambassadors, and Twisted Stitches Crafting Club. She also works at her university’s Office of Career and Professional Development and is doing faculty-sponsored research. Jasmine learned about the Industrial Organizational Sciences in AP Psychology and has been interested in being an Industrial Organizational Psychologist since. She plans to go to graduate school and get her master’s to try to improve mental health in workspaces.