Our Team

Allison graduated from Arizona State University in 2025 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is interested in learning more about personality disorders, alcohol abuse, and criminal behavior, as well as the relationships between the three. She joined the @HEART lab to gain firsthand experience with ecological momentary assessment research and learn more about populations she had not studied before.

Hi, my name is Amelia and I'm a junior double-majoring in Psychology and Biological Sciences! My research interests are in developmental psychology, particularly how social media and technology use shape development during childhood and adolescence. That interest is what led me to the HEART Lab, where I'm gaining research experience while contributing to a better understanding of how social media shapes adolescent relationships.

Angel is a sophomore majoring in Psychology (B.S.) with a minor in Business. His interests focus on relationship dynamics in minority populations and adolescent mental health. He joined the @HEART Lab to gain research experience and insight into the world of adolescent relationships.

I am a recent graduate of Arizona State University, where I earned dual degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. My research interests focus on how cultural identity and intersecting social factors influence adolescent relationships, mental health, and well-being. I am particularly interested in understanding risk and resilience factors among diverse and underserved youth as they transition into adulthood.

Candace Dyal is a Research Assistant with the HEART Lab at ASU. She earned her degree in Psychology from BYU, where she worked on the Flourishing Families Project, gaining experience in longitudinal research, data collection, and analysis. After more than a decade working with children, parents, and educators, she is excited to return to research and explore her interests in adolescent development, especially how neurodivergent teens navigate dating, peer dynamics, and romantic relationships.

Carolina is a senior majoring in Psychology at Arizona State University. Her interests include clinical psychology, adolescent mental health, and relationship science. She is interested in how technology affects adolescent relationships and mental health. Carolina joined the @HEART Lab to foster her research skills and contribute to ongoing studies in a field she aspires to specialize in.

Hi, my name is Carsyn! I am going into my senior year at Arizona State and I am majoring in Psychology. My research interests include social media and adolescent development. I am so excited to be apart of the HEART Lab to be able to see how social media and digital communications can influence relationships with adolescents.

Catalina is a junior majoring in Psychology at Arizona State University. She joined the @HEART Lab to gain hands-on experience in adolescent developmental research and better understand early intervention methods that support positive outcomes in adolescents. In addition to being a student, she is a mom of two kiddos and a volunteer foster care advocate. She is interested in developmental and family psychology, behavioral health, and attachment styles.

Eliezer is a sophomore double-majoring in psychology and mathematics. His research interests lie in applying multivariate statistics to observe how cross-cultural differences shape interpersonal relationships and romantic dynamics. He joined the @HEART Lab to learn the process behind conducting research and make an impact in something he believes is incredibly important.

Ella Donnelly is a Junior at Arizona State University studying Psychology with a minor in Family and Human Development. Her research interests include adolescent and young adult romantic and interpersonal relationships and their impact on mental health. She joined the @ HEART lab to gain hands-on research skills in a lab that closely aligns with her research interests and her values.

I am an international student from India majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology. My academic, volunteer, and campus experiences have deepened my interest in how people grow, cope, connect, and make sense of their lives. I am especially interested in research that brings together psychology, neuroscience, health, and lived experience to better understand mental well-being across development.

I am a first-generation Mexican American senior Honors student at ASU. I like to draw in my free time and learn other art-related things. I enjoy trying new coffee shops and exploring new places overall. I want to be a future clinical child psychologist!

Hello! My name is Kiko Gonzales, and I am a senior majoring in Data Science and Biological Sciences. I am interested in the intersection between psychology, medicine, and data. In the lab, I enjoy contributing to data management and helping with social media. Outside of research and school, I enjoy hiking and playing video games.

Lauren is a senior at Arizona State University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her research interests include child and adolescent development and mental health, family dynamics, attachment theory, interpersonal relationships, and the impact of early life experiences on later psychological well-being. She joined the HEART Lab to gain hands-on research experience and contribute to meaningful psychological research that supports healthy relationships.

I’m a therapist with a background in psychology and counseling, and I’m interested in better understanding the factors that influence human behavior, relationships, and mental health. I enjoy research that challenges the way we think and has meaningful real-world applications. Outside of work and research, I’m a big basketball fan and enjoy traveling, trying new food, and spending time with the people close to me.

I'm Olivia Kobriger, a Senior majoring in Psychology. When it comes to research, I'm very interested in the relationships between technology, human connection, and neurodivergence, especially in adolescents. I look forward to seeing how digital communication tools influence the ways people form, sustain, and navigate relationships, aiming to overall create empathetic technological spaces! I love art and do all sorts of crafts in my free time. Painting, sketching, wig styling, and propmaking are my current hobbies. I also have a twin!

Audrey is a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Film and Media Studies at Arizona State University. Her research interests focus on adolescent romantic relationships, attachment styles, and how social media influences communication and relationship development over time. She joined the @HEART Lab to gain hands-on experience conducting research on human connection and relationships.

Elden is a junior majoring in Psychology at Arizona State University. His interests include relationship science, clinical psychology, bias and stereotyping, and research focused on minoritized populations. He joined the @HEART Lab to gain research experience in an area that aligns closely with his academic and professional interests.

Joanna is a junior double-majoring in Psychology and Family and Human Development while minoring in Film and Media Studies and Classical Civilizations at Arizona State University. Their research interests center on adolescent mental health while observing the effects of socioeconomic, cultural, and relationship factors in their development. They joined the @HEART Lab to contribute to adolescent development research and support.

Prescilla is a junior majoring in Psychology at Arizona State University. Her research interests focus on artificial intelligence and how emerging technologies influence adolescents’ approaches to relational conflict and help-seeking. She joined the @HEART Lab to strengthen her research skills and contribute to ongoing studies on technology and relationships.