Dr. Hannah L. Schacter

Dr. Schacter is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Developmental Science Area at Wayne State University and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute. She completed a National Science Foundation postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Southern California, and received her PhD in Psychology from UCLA and BA from Hamilton College.

Broadly speaking, her research examines how adolescents’ interpersonal relationships contribute to their psychological well-being, physical health, and school functioning. She seeks to understand pathways from peer stress to adjustment problems and identify contextual factors that protect against versus exacerbate the maladjustment of socially vulnerable (e.g., bullied) youth. Dr. Schacter investigates these questions using multiple methods and time-scales (e.g., daily diaries; yearly school-based surveys) to understand both the short- and long-term impact of interpersonal difficulties.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Ayodeji Solomon Adegoke

I am a first year Developmental Science graduate student at Wayne State University. I received my master of science degree in Psychology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I’m interested in how parent child relationships, adverse childhood experiences and peer relationships impact areas of adolescent psychosocial development. I aim to combine this interest with quantitative methods to inform decisions and relevant policies. I enjoy playing checkers, watching action movies and editing videos.

faizun bakth

Faizun is fifth year Developmental Science graduate student at Wayne State. Her research interests include examining how adolescents’ racial/ethnic identity develops in the presence of racial/ethnic discrimination/victimization, and how bio-behavioral and environmental protective factors play a role in the development of minority youth. Faizun graduated from John Jay College with a B.A. in Forensic Psychology. In her free time, she likes to read non-fiction historical books, watch horror movies, and spend time with her family and friends.

je’nae johnson

My name is Je’Nae Johnson. I am a third-year Clinical Psychology graduate student at Wayne State coming from Los Angeles, California. I received my Master of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2018 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside in 2016. My primary research interest is underserved youth and understanding the effects of poverty on well-being and academic achievement. My long-term goal is to apply this understanding to intervention development that is culturally considerate of diverse experiences. In my spare time, I enjoy creative writing, reading fictional novels, watching movies/shows, and hanging out with my dog, friends, and family.

Sydney Carroll

Sydney Carroll recently received her BA is Psychology and a minor in African American Studies at Wayne State University. After undergrad, she plans to pursue her PhD in either Clinical or Counseling Psychology and become a school psychologist. Her research interests involve understanding the sources and consequences of adolescent adversity and victimization. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and photography.

FAREEHA CHAUDHRY

Fareeha is a junior at Wayne State University, where she’s majoring in psychology with a co-major in university honors. Her research interests align within the clinical and developmental fields, where she hopes to focus on adolescent psychology in her career. She’s also on the executive board for NAMI Warriors, an on-campus chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, where she helps to advocate for mental health awareness at WSU. In her free time, Fareeha enjoys reading mystery books and poetry, as well as taking nature walks.

nour ghosn

Nour recently graduated from Wayne State University majoring in Psychology with co-major in University Honors and a minor in Biology. She is a medical assistant at a primary care clinic, and her research interests lie in understanding the role of culture in shaping human development and to what extend does the environment affect identity. 

Jennifer losiowski

Jennifer is an alumnus of Wayne State University with her master's degree in Basic Medical Sciences, preceded by her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University. Her main research interest lies in better understanding the biological and environmental factors that puts children at risk for development of psychiatric disorders and utilizing neuroimaging techniques to evaluate structural and functional brain changes associated with psychiatric disorders. In her spare time, she enjoys attending concerts and Detroit sporting events, as well as spending a beautiful day outdoors. 

Laura sumner

Laura Sumner is a junior at Wayne State University and a member of the Irvin D. Reid Honors College pursuing her BS in Psychology and a minor in Folklore and Fairytale Studies. After undergrad, she plans to pursue her Ph.D. in either Clinical or Counseling Psychology and become a psychologist working with adolescents. She is invested in multiple Psychology Organizations and plans to be more involved. Her research interests include the various factors contributing to mental illness and how they shape behaviors, with a focus on development. She enjoys photography and listening to music.