Olivia (Liv) Bylewski
Olivia (Liv) is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a dual degree in Psychology (B.S.) and Studio Art (B.A.). After earning her two bachelor’s degrees, she plans to attend graduate school to obtain a Master’s in Art Therapy. Liv has always been passionate about combining her interests in psychology and art. She aims to open an Art Therapy clinic for school-aged children and adolescents, providing behavioral management services.
Makayla Washburn
Makayla is a junior at the University at Buffalo, double majoring in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Psychology while also pursuing a minor in American Sign Language. She plans to earn a master’s degree in the future and become a certified speech-language pathologist. Makayla has a passion for working with children and hopes to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child feels welcome and comfortable in her practice.
Jorimar (Jori) Cosme
Jorimar (Jori), is a senior at UB majoring in psychology with a pre-medicine track. She has always enjoyed working with children and plans to go to medical school after graduation to eventually become a physician with a specialty in pediatrics, psychiatry, or obstetrics and gynecology. She believes it is important for physicians to have a strong understanding in psychology/sociology to be able to better treat and empathize with underlying reasons for patients’ behaviors and symptoms.
Rayna Albin
Rayna is a junior at UB majoring in psychology BA with a minor in sociology. She has always had a great passion for psychology and enjoys working with kids. She plans on obtaining a PhD in clinical psychology. She wants to work in schools while obtaining her degree and hopes in the future to have her own practice. She wants to create an environment for people to feel safe, comforted, and heard.
Jeanelle Stephens
Jeanelle is a junior at UB majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminology. She plans to attend graduate school for forensic psychology or child psychology. In the future, Jeanelle hopes to challenge the systems that criminalize psychological disorders in children.
Jenna Ehrmann
Jenna is a senior at UB majoring in Psychology with minors in Education, Counseling, and Health and Human Services. She plans to attend graduate school with the goal of becoming a school psychologist. Jenna has always had a passion for working with children and hopes to help create supportive and positive environments for all children so they can thrive.
Lillian Rothrum
Lillian Rothrum is a junior at UB double majoring in Psychology and Dance. She intends to go to graduate school to pursue her Master’s in Dance/Movement therapy. In the future, she hopes to work with kids and adolescents as well as foster a safe and inclusive environment in her practice.