Past Staff and Interns

Adams, Sarah – Sarah received her BS in Neuroscience and Psychology from Christopher Newport University and was a Research Program Officer with CBHT.

Allen, Kalyn – Kalyn studied Cognitive Science and Psychology at UVA. She worked with senior staff on CARRII and Bump2Be projects while at CBHT.

Alleva, Erin – Erin double-majored in Computer Science and Cognitive Science with a special interest in artificial intelligence.

Andre, Benjamin – Benjamin majored in Psychology and interned with CBHT working with SHUTi, MySmartSkin, and UV4.me.

Au, Brian – Brian majored in Chemistry with a specialization in Biochemistry and an interest in proteomics and cellular mechanisms.

Bailey, Elaine T. – Elaine earned her PhD in clinical psychology from University of Arizona and was an Assistant Professor in CBHT, focusing on SHUTi.

Baker, Jack – Jack studied Psychology and Cognitive Science, with a special interest in neuroscience and adolescent development.

Barry, Issay – Barry majored in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Psychology with a minor in Health and Wellbeing.

Beard, Jen- Jen obtained her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville, her BS in Psychology, and MA in Psychological Sciences from James Madison University before becoming a fellow in the department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at UVA.

Becher, David – David double-majored in Computer Science and Cognitive Science. He worked as a development assistant for CBHT.

Bennett, Laurie – Laurie graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Business Management and worked at CBHT at an Administrative Generalist.

Bharadwaj, Vega – Vega earned a BA in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Computer Science. She worked with CBHT on a variety of internet intervention projects.

Biegger, Grace – Grace doubled-majored in Spanish and Cognitive Science with a concentration in Cognitive Psychology. She was a volunteer reserach assistant with CBHT.

Bond, John – John majored in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Computer Science. He worked as a research assistant for CBHT.

Breeding, Emily – Emily double-majored in Biology and Women, Gender & Sexuality. She interned on the CARII Study.

Butler, Keith – Keith majored in Computer Science and focused on web development while with CBHT.

 

Calmus, Sesi – Sesi earned degrees in Philosophy and Cognitive Science with a concentration in Computer Science.  Her focus was web development and mobile-based internet interventions with CBHT.

Chang, Angela – Angela graduated UVA with a degree in Psychology and worked at CBHT as a research assistant.

 

Chiao, Jose – Josie focused her interest in cognitive psychology in technology and web development while earning her degree in Computer Science.

Conley, Abby –  While at CBHT, Abby primarily worked on the CARRII Study while earning her major in Biology with a minor in Bioethics.

Cortez, Anthony – Anthony graduated from UVA with a major in Computer Science.  He joined CBHT to help automate existing spreadsheets using VBA and worked on online interventions.

Cowen, Emily – Emily majored in Cognitive Science and minored in Biology.  She internsed for Karen Ingersoll and worked on developing online interventions.

Cox, Michelle – Michelle majored in Psychology and Cognitive Science with a concentration in Linguistics. While working with CBHT, she focused on recruitment and data collection.

Cunningham, Devante (DJ) – DJ was a graduate student from Public Healath on the Health Policy, Law, and Ethics. He received his BA in Psychology and Sociology.

Curmaci, Aly – Aly earned her undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Exercise Physiology from UVA. Her work with CBHT included managing UCP2, an encopresis research project.

Davis, Boyd – Boyd graduated UVA with a Biology major.  He focused on work with PositiveLinks while with CBHT.

 

Edington, Samantha – Samantha graduated from UVA with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish.  She joined CHBT to experience clinical psychology research.

Esfandiari, Ali – Ali joined the UVA Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences after obtaining his PhD in Clinical Psychology from American University and his BS in Psychology from the University of California.

Farrell, Leah – Leah obtained her PhD and MS in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech, a MA in Health Behavioral Studies and Health Education from Columbia University, and her BA in Psychology from Applacian State University.  She then joined UVA as a Research Associate Fellow.

Froese, Richard “Erich” – Erich joined CBHT as a University Internship Program Clinical Research Assistant while studying in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Geyer, Emily – Emily was a Cognitive Science major and joined CBHT through the University Internship Programs where she worked on the CARRII study.

Gharai, Sean- Sean graduated UVA with a major in Biology and a minor in Sociology. He worked as a University Internship Program intern for CBHT.

Ginsberg, Rebecca – As part of Rebecca’s pre-doctoral intership in UVA’s Counseling and Psychology Services, she completed a summer rotation with CBHT.

Goodbar, Lilia – Lilia joined CBHT as a summer intership while still in high school so she could better explore the connection between medical and engineering fields.

Haque, Imad – Imad graduated UVA with a Biochemistry degree and worked on CARRII and Bump2Be studies in the CBHT department.

Hoeppner, Ella – Ella joined CBHT as a junior Software Engineer.  She graduated from Virginia Tech’s School of Engineering with a BS in Computer Science.

Hosseinbor, Avi – Avi obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from UVA.  She worked in CBHT as a coordinator for various studies.

Huynh, Jeanie & Sheila – Jeanie and Sheila Graduated UVA with a degree in Computer Science.  Jeanie followed her sister’s footsteps and interned with CBHT.

Iwatsubo, Josephine – Jospehine studies Psychology as her major at UVA and minored in Bioethics.  She volunteered for CBHT.

Johnson, Steve – Steve worked as a software engineer for CBHT where he helped develop web applications and systems. He is a graduate of UVA in Cognitive Science.

Jones, Brogan – Brogan obtained her Masters in Public Health and majored in Global Public Health. As a University Intern Program participant, she worked on CARRII and eHealth+ in CBHT.

Kalatardi, Sona –Sona double-majored in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Cognitive Psychology and in Global Public Health.

Kauffeld, Jasmine – Jasmine studied Health Sciences and Statistics at James Madison University before entering UVA’s MPH program.

Kim, Daniel – Daniel pursued a degree in Biology with a minor in Religous Studies.

 

Klein, Kelly – Kelly interned with CBHT. She attended Pennsylvania State University, studying Psychology with a focus in Life Sciences and a minor in Rehabilitation and Human Services.

Le, Nicole –  Nicole joined CBHT as a Senior Software Engineer.  She was a graduate of the School of Engineering and Applied Science with a degree in Computer Science and special interest in Biomedical Engineering and Psychology.

Lee, Jenna – Jenna double-majored in Computer Science and Psychology with a Math minor at UVA.  She worked in CBHT on web development and internet interventions.

Lee, Jin – Jin attended UVA with a major in Cognitive Science.  He interned at CBHT under Karen Ingersoll working on various internet interventions.

Letteri, Joseph – Joseph attended UVA and majored in Chemical Engineering.  He joined CBHT as a volunteer research assistant to gain exposusre to computerized interventions for healthcare.

Lord, Holly – Holly earned her PhD in Sociology from UVA.  Her work at CBHT involved statistical analyses and evaluation of internet interventions for behavioral conditions.

Magee, Josh – Josh completed his clinical internship at University of Illinois-Chicago of Psychiatry and his PhD from UVA.

Martin, Jacob – Jacob double-majored in Psychology and Cognitive Science. He worked in the Dogson Cognition Lab and as a research assistant with the Virginia Institute of Development in Adulthood.

Mason, Nathaniel – Nathan graduated with a double major in Psychology and Cognitive Science with a special interest in Neuroscience.

Maynard, Rachael – Rachael obtained her MPH in Health Education from Emory Universisyt (Atlanta) and her BS in Biology from Georgia Southern University. She coordinated the adult insomnia trial while with CBHT.

McEwan, Anne C. – Anne graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BSC in psychology and joined CBHT to manage the UCanPoopToo (UCP2) research project.

Mignogna, Kristin – Kristin graduated UVA with a Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and biology and a minor in bioethics. She was a research assistant at CBHT under Karen Ingersoll.

Nallamothu, Rupa – Rupa pursued degrees in Neuroscience and Economics at UVA. She worked on PositiveLinks and Post4Health with CBHT.

Natarajan, Aasritha – Aasritha double-majored in Biology and Cognitive Science with a History minor.

 

Nordgreen, Tine – Tine was a visiting scholar from the Department of Clinical Psychology at the University of Bergen, Norway. Her focus was internet-based interventions for self-help and is a published author.

Onley, Nichlos – Nick studied in the College of Arts & Sciences earning his degree in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Computer Science. He was a volunteer at CBHT.

Owen, Stephen – Stephen studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Clemson Univeristy.  He was a summer intern for CBHT.

Pardo, Jose –Prior to joining the professional research staff of the UVA as Visiting Research Assistant, his work focused on the design and development of an Internet-based CBT-program for fibromyalgia patients at the Spanish Open University and University of Almeria, Spain.

Petty, Megan – Megan interned with CBHT to gain work experience in medical research before beginning at the College of William and Marry.

Read, Gaia – Gaia majored in Biology at UVA and also studied Commerce for her masters. She interned with CBHT.

 

Reiss, Sami – Sami pursued her degree in Biochemistry at UVA while interning as a research assistant with cBHT.

 

Reyes, Eliza – Eliza graduated from the UVA School of Engineering with a focus on Nanotechnology. She interned with CBHT to further her knowledge of behavioral studies.

Riley, Jane – Jane graduated from Pennsylvania State University with her BS in Biology. While working on her Masters from the UVA School of Medicine, she worked on the BUCS trial with CBHT.

Roig, Angel Enrique – Angel Enrique obtained his PhD in Psychology from Jaume I University with a focus on Positive Psychology in the Laboratorio de Psicologia y Tecnologia.

Ruland, Jeffrey – Jeffery received his degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish.  He worked at CBHT through the University Internship Program.

Runion, Asher – Asher graduated from UVA with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Women, Gender, & Sexuality. His work with CBHT included a collaborative project with the Center for Diabetes Technology.

Schroeder, Catherine – Catherine graduated from UVA with a major in Biology. She worked with CBHT on website testing for CARRII and other online projects.

Simon, Laura – Laura graduated from UVA with degrees in Psychology and Economics. After graduation, she returend home to Germany to complete her graduate degree at University of Germany.

Smith, Jessica – Jessica acted as a lead undergraduate assistant at CBHT while completing her major in Psychology at UVA. She was a distinguished Majors Program candidate and wrote her thesis with CBHT.

Truwit, Lauren – Lauren studied Communication Disorders in the Curry School of Education at UVA. She worked with CHBT on CARRII and the Bump2Be studies.

Upasani, Rujula – Rujula joined CBHT to learn more about academic research while finishing her degree at UVA.

 

Vachhani, Shruti – Shruti majored in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Neuroscience and a minor in McIntire Leadership.

Vann, David – David earned his degree in Chemical Engineering at UVA.  He was a summer intern with CBHT.

Vasquez, Desi A. –Desi received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and doctoral minor in Quantitative Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. He was a Fellow in Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences.

Wang, Connor – Conor was a Biology major at UVA. He joined CBHT as a Clinical Research Intern and worked with the CARRII project and bidirectional text messaging study.

Wessells, Dustin – Dustin graduated with his BS in Biology and went on to study at the Medical School of UVA. His internship with CBHT focused on Bump2Be.

White, Clare – Clare interned with CBHT while attending Monticello High School’s Health and Medical Sciences Academy.

 

Whitt, Carley – Carley received her degree in Biology with a minor in Religious Studies at UVA. She joined CBHT as a research assistant.

Williams, Abigail –Abigail Williams graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in biology with a bioethics minor. She joined the Center for Behavioral Health and Technology as a research assistant.

Young, Daniel –Daniel majoried in Psychology at UVA. As a UIP intern with CBHT, his main project was working on examining whether text message intervention can increase medication adherence in HIV patients.

Young, Grace –Grace joined CBHT as a Software Project Manager. Grace received her MA in Computer and Information Technology with a concentration in IT Project Management from Purdue University and her BS  in Health Informatics Technology and Management from Eastern Washington University.

Zarate, Jesus T. – JT joined CBHT as an intern to gain a waide range of research and professional skills while he studied at University of Virginia.