Our Team
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Lab Director
Dr. Cheri A. Levinson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Clinical Psychology Ph.D.: Washington University, Department of Psychology
T32 Post-doctoral Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Clinical Internship: University of North Carolina, Department of Psychiatry
Center for Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED)
Dr. Levinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville and Director of the EAT lab and clinic. Dr. Levinson’s research focuses on (a) understanding the high levels of comorbidity between eating and anxiety disorders and (b) applying empirically supported treatments for anxiety disorders, specifically exposure therapy, to the eating disorders. Dr. Levinson has published more than 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts and chapters and has been the primary investigator on several national grants and awards. She has received several awards for her work from the Academy for Eating Disorders, including the 2015 Outstanding Scientific Contribution Award. Dr. Levinson’s clinical work focuses primarily on treating patients with eating disorders using CBT, DBT, and other empirically-based treatments.
To see Dr. Levinson's CV, please click here: LevinsonCV
Assistant Professor
Clinical Psychology Ph.D.: Washington University, Department of Psychology
T32 Post-doctoral Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Clinical Internship: University of North Carolina, Department of Psychiatry
Center for Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED)
Dr. Levinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville and Director of the EAT lab and clinic. Dr. Levinson’s research focuses on (a) understanding the high levels of comorbidity between eating and anxiety disorders and (b) applying empirically supported treatments for anxiety disorders, specifically exposure therapy, to the eating disorders. Dr. Levinson has published more than 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts and chapters and has been the primary investigator on several national grants and awards. She has received several awards for her work from the Academy for Eating Disorders, including the 2015 Outstanding Scientific Contribution Award. Dr. Levinson’s clinical work focuses primarily on treating patients with eating disorders using CBT, DBT, and other empirically-based treatments.
To see Dr. Levinson's CV, please click here: LevinsonCV
Graduate Students
Leigh C. Brosof, M.S.
Leigh Brosof (B.A. Washington University in St. Louis) entered graduate school in July 2016. She received her Master’s degree in May 2019. Her research interests include exploring the etiology of eating disorders and testing novel treatments of eating disorders based on etiological models. In particular, Leigh is interested in applying exposure-based treatments to eating disorders. She is also interested in longitudinal modeling and ecological momentary assessment methods and novel statistical techniques, including network analysis and machine learning. She is currently investigating shared and unique vulnerability factors (including neurobiological vulnerabilities) of comorbid eating disorders-anxiety in adolescents. In her free time, Leigh enjoys running, spending time outdoors, and exploring the local restaurant and food scene.
Representative publications and presentations:
Brosof, L. C., Egbert, A. H., Reilly, E. E., Wonderlich, J. A., Karam, A., Vanzhula, I., Steward, T., & Levinson, C. A. (2019). Intolerance of uncertainty moderates the relationship between high personal standards but not evaluative concerns perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms cross-sectionally and prospectively. Eating Behaviors, 35, 101340.
Brosof, L. C., & Levinson, C. A. (2017). Social appearance anxiety and dietary restraint as mediators between perfectionism and binge eating: A six month three wave longitudinal study. Appetite, 108, 335-342.
Brosof, L. C., Levinson, C. A., Forbush, K., Goodman, E., Schaumberg, K., Bulik, C. M, Micali, N., & Zerwas, S. (under review). Understanding the comorbidity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms during adolescence: A network model.
Farrell, N. R., Brosof, L. C., Vanzhula, I. A., Christian, C., & Levinson, C. A. (2019). Exploring mechanisms of action in exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders: The role of eating-related fears and body-related safety behaviors. Behavior Therapy, 50, 1125-1135.
Brosof, L. C., Trombley, C., & Levinson, C.A. (September 2019). Prediction of binge eating and purging symptoms using machine learning. Paper presented at the Eating Disorders Research Society, Chicago, Illinois. Selected for Best Student Abstract Award.
Brosof, L. C., Knight, L., Hunt, K. J., Levinson, C. A., & Depue, B. (2019, March). Imaginal exposure eating disorder fear scripts are associated with increased activation related to threat and internally processed thought compared to neutral scripts: A proof-of-concept fMRI study. Paper presented at the International Conference of Eating Disorders, New York, NY.
Leigh Brosof (B.A. Washington University in St. Louis) entered graduate school in July 2016. She received her Master’s degree in May 2019. Her research interests include exploring the etiology of eating disorders and testing novel treatments of eating disorders based on etiological models. In particular, Leigh is interested in applying exposure-based treatments to eating disorders. She is also interested in longitudinal modeling and ecological momentary assessment methods and novel statistical techniques, including network analysis and machine learning. She is currently investigating shared and unique vulnerability factors (including neurobiological vulnerabilities) of comorbid eating disorders-anxiety in adolescents. In her free time, Leigh enjoys running, spending time outdoors, and exploring the local restaurant and food scene.
Representative publications and presentations:
Brosof, L. C., Egbert, A. H., Reilly, E. E., Wonderlich, J. A., Karam, A., Vanzhula, I., Steward, T., & Levinson, C. A. (2019). Intolerance of uncertainty moderates the relationship between high personal standards but not evaluative concerns perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms cross-sectionally and prospectively. Eating Behaviors, 35, 101340.
Brosof, L. C., & Levinson, C. A. (2017). Social appearance anxiety and dietary restraint as mediators between perfectionism and binge eating: A six month three wave longitudinal study. Appetite, 108, 335-342.
Brosof, L. C., Levinson, C. A., Forbush, K., Goodman, E., Schaumberg, K., Bulik, C. M, Micali, N., & Zerwas, S. (under review). Understanding the comorbidity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms during adolescence: A network model.
Farrell, N. R., Brosof, L. C., Vanzhula, I. A., Christian, C., & Levinson, C. A. (2019). Exploring mechanisms of action in exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders: The role of eating-related fears and body-related safety behaviors. Behavior Therapy, 50, 1125-1135.
Brosof, L. C., Trombley, C., & Levinson, C.A. (September 2019). Prediction of binge eating and purging symptoms using machine learning. Paper presented at the Eating Disorders Research Society, Chicago, Illinois. Selected for Best Student Abstract Award.
Brosof, L. C., Knight, L., Hunt, K. J., Levinson, C. A., & Depue, B. (2019, March). Imaginal exposure eating disorder fear scripts are associated with increased activation related to threat and internally processed thought compared to neutral scripts: A proof-of-concept fMRI study. Paper presented at the International Conference of Eating Disorders, New York, NY.
Irina Vanzhula, M.S.
Irina Vanzhula (B.A. University of Illinois at Springfield; M.A. Saint-Petersburg State University) is a 5th year graduate student. Irina is interested in applying network analysis methods to the study of psychopathology, and specifically in exploring eating disorder comorbidities. Irina’s research interests also include mindfulness-based treatments for eating disorders and maladaptive eating behaviors. Irina is currently collaborating with UofL Health Promotion Office to conduct a 4-week mindful eating workshop and empirically evaluating its effectiveness. Irina is also working on developing and evaluating a brief treatment for self-criticism, guilt, and shame. In her free time, Irina enjoys traveling, cooking, and yoga.
Representative publications and presentations:
Vanzhula, I.A., Calebs, B., Fewell, L., Levinson, C.A. (2018). Irritability and Concentration Difficulties are Illness Pathways between Eating Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms: Understanding Comorbidity with Network Analysis. European Eating Disorder Review, 27(2):147-160.
Sala, M., Vanzhula, I. A., Levinson, C. A. (2018). A Longitudinal Study on the Association Between Facets of Mindfulness and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Individuals with Eating Disorders. European Eating Disorder Review, 27(3), 295-305.
Levinson, C.A., Vanzhula, I.A., Brosof, L.C., Forbush, K. (2018). Network Analysis as an Alternative Approach to Conceptualizing Eating Disorders: Implications for Research and Treatment. Current Psychiatry Reports, 20(9), 67.
Levinson, C.A., Vanzhula, I.A., & Brosof, C.L. (2018). Longitudinal and Personalized Networks of Eating Disorder Cognitions and Behaviors: Targets for Precision Intervention. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 51(11):1233-1243.
Vanzhula, I.A., Smith, T.W., Levinson, C.A., Stice, E. (March, 2019). Personalized Networks of Eating Disorder Symptoms in High School Students: Targets for Individualized Treatments. Paper presented at the Academy of Eating Disorders, International Conference on Eating Disorders, New York, NY.
Irina Vanzhula (B.A. University of Illinois at Springfield; M.A. Saint-Petersburg State University) is a 5th year graduate student. Irina is interested in applying network analysis methods to the study of psychopathology, and specifically in exploring eating disorder comorbidities. Irina’s research interests also include mindfulness-based treatments for eating disorders and maladaptive eating behaviors. Irina is currently collaborating with UofL Health Promotion Office to conduct a 4-week mindful eating workshop and empirically evaluating its effectiveness. Irina is also working on developing and evaluating a brief treatment for self-criticism, guilt, and shame. In her free time, Irina enjoys traveling, cooking, and yoga.
Representative publications and presentations:
Vanzhula, I.A., Calebs, B., Fewell, L., Levinson, C.A. (2018). Irritability and Concentration Difficulties are Illness Pathways between Eating Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms: Understanding Comorbidity with Network Analysis. European Eating Disorder Review, 27(2):147-160.
Sala, M., Vanzhula, I. A., Levinson, C. A. (2018). A Longitudinal Study on the Association Between Facets of Mindfulness and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Individuals with Eating Disorders. European Eating Disorder Review, 27(3), 295-305.
Levinson, C.A., Vanzhula, I.A., Brosof, L.C., Forbush, K. (2018). Network Analysis as an Alternative Approach to Conceptualizing Eating Disorders: Implications for Research and Treatment. Current Psychiatry Reports, 20(9), 67.
Levinson, C.A., Vanzhula, I.A., & Brosof, C.L. (2018). Longitudinal and Personalized Networks of Eating Disorder Cognitions and Behaviors: Targets for Precision Intervention. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 51(11):1233-1243.
Vanzhula, I.A., Smith, T.W., Levinson, C.A., Stice, E. (March, 2019). Personalized Networks of Eating Disorder Symptoms in High School Students: Targets for Individualized Treatments. Paper presented at the Academy of Eating Disorders, International Conference on Eating Disorders, New York, NY.
Caroline Christian, B.S.
Caroline Christian (B.S. University of Louisville) is a 2nd year graduate student in the EAT Lab. Caroline’s research interests include novel applications of technology and advanced statistical methods to better understand and develop treatments for eating disorders, especially across critical risk periods. In her free time, Caroline enjoys taking her dog Lincoln to the park, trying new restaurants in Louisville, and watching old movies.
Representative Publications:
Christian, C., Williams, B. M., Hunt, R.A., Wong, V.Z., Ernst, S.E., Spoor, S.P., Vanzhula I.A., Tregarthen J.P., Forbush, K.T., Levinson, C. A. (2020). A Network Investigation of Core Symptoms and Pathways across Duration of Illness using a Comprehensive Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Eating-Disorder Symptoms. Psychological Medicine.
Christian, C., Perko, V. L., Vanzhula, I.A., Tregarthen, J.P., Forbush, K.T., Levinson, C. A. (2019). Eating Disorder Core Symptoms and Symptom Pathways across Developmental Stages: A Network Analysis. Journal of Abnormal Psychology.
Levinson C.A., Christian, C., Shankar Ram, S., Brosof, L.C., Williams, B.M., (2019). Sensor Technology Implementation for Research, Treatment, and Assessment of Eating Disorders. International Journal of Eating Disorders
Farrell, N. R., Brosof, L. C., Vanzhula, I. A., Christian, C., Bowie, O. R., & Levinson, C. A. (2019). Exploring mechanisms of action in exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders: The role of eating-related fears and body-related safety behaviors. Behavior Therapy.
Christian, C., Brosof, L. C., Vanzhula I.A., Williams, B. M., Shankar Ram, S., Levinson, C. A. (2019). Implementation of a Dissonance-Based, Eating Disorder Prevention Program and Investigation of Eating Disorder Comorbidities and Risk Factors in Southern, All-Female High Schools. Body Image.
Levinson, C. A., Brosof, L. C., Vanzhula, I. A., Christian, C., Jones, P., Rodebaugh, T. L.,…& Fernandez, K. (2018). Social anxiety and eating disorder comorbidity and underlying vulnerabilities: Using network analysis to conceptualize comorbidity. International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Caroline Christian (B.S. University of Louisville) is a 2nd year graduate student in the EAT Lab. Caroline’s research interests include novel applications of technology and advanced statistical methods to better understand and develop treatments for eating disorders, especially across critical risk periods. In her free time, Caroline enjoys taking her dog Lincoln to the park, trying new restaurants in Louisville, and watching old movies.
Representative Publications:
Christian, C., Williams, B. M., Hunt, R.A., Wong, V.Z., Ernst, S.E., Spoor, S.P., Vanzhula I.A., Tregarthen J.P., Forbush, K.T., Levinson, C. A. (2020). A Network Investigation of Core Symptoms and Pathways across Duration of Illness using a Comprehensive Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Eating-Disorder Symptoms. Psychological Medicine.
Christian, C., Perko, V. L., Vanzhula, I.A., Tregarthen, J.P., Forbush, K.T., Levinson, C. A. (2019). Eating Disorder Core Symptoms and Symptom Pathways across Developmental Stages: A Network Analysis. Journal of Abnormal Psychology.
Levinson C.A., Christian, C., Shankar Ram, S., Brosof, L.C., Williams, B.M., (2019). Sensor Technology Implementation for Research, Treatment, and Assessment of Eating Disorders. International Journal of Eating Disorders
Farrell, N. R., Brosof, L. C., Vanzhula, I. A., Christian, C., Bowie, O. R., & Levinson, C. A. (2019). Exploring mechanisms of action in exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders: The role of eating-related fears and body-related safety behaviors. Behavior Therapy.
Christian, C., Brosof, L. C., Vanzhula I.A., Williams, B. M., Shankar Ram, S., Levinson, C. A. (2019). Implementation of a Dissonance-Based, Eating Disorder Prevention Program and Investigation of Eating Disorder Comorbidities and Risk Factors in Southern, All-Female High Schools. Body Image.
Levinson, C. A., Brosof, L. C., Vanzhula, I. A., Christian, C., Jones, P., Rodebaugh, T. L.,…& Fernandez, K. (2018). Social anxiety and eating disorder comorbidity and underlying vulnerabilities: Using network analysis to conceptualize comorbidity. International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Brenna Williams B.A.
Brenna Williams (B.A. Southern Methodist University) is a 2nd year graduate student in the EAT Lab. Brenna is interested in researching eating disorder cognitions, including that of the “disembodied voice.” She is also interested in examining ways to improve various treatments for eating disorders, especially those that could effectively reduce eating disorder thoughts. In her free time, Brenna enjoys listening to podcasts, watching sports, and exploring local restaurants and shops.
Brenna Williams (B.A. Southern Methodist University) is a 2nd year graduate student in the EAT Lab. Brenna is interested in researching eating disorder cognitions, including that of the “disembodied voice.” She is also interested in examining ways to improve various treatments for eating disorders, especially those that could effectively reduce eating disorder thoughts. In her free time, Brenna enjoys listening to podcasts, watching sports, and exploring local restaurants and shops.
Rowan Hunt, B.A.
Rowan Hunt (B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a 1st year graduate student in the EAT lab. Rowan's research interests include the shared mechanisms underlying eating disordered behaviors and other emotionally dysregulated behaviors (e.g., non-suicidal self-injury) and how such shared mechanisms can be targeted through treatment. She is also interested in predictors of recovery, remission, and relapse in eating disorders. In her free time, Rowan enjoys cooking, seeing live music, and trying her hand at ceramics.
Rowan Hunt (B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a 1st year graduate student in the EAT lab. Rowan's research interests include the shared mechanisms underlying eating disordered behaviors and other emotionally dysregulated behaviors (e.g., non-suicidal self-injury) and how such shared mechanisms can be targeted through treatment. She is also interested in predictors of recovery, remission, and relapse in eating disorders. In her free time, Rowan enjoys cooking, seeing live music, and trying her hand at ceramics.
Ani Keshishian, B.A.
Ani Keshishian (B.A. Boston University) is a 1st year graduate student in the EAT lab. Ani is interested in conducting translational research using novel technology to capture the transdiagnostic mechanisms underlying comorbid psychopathology in eating disorders. She is also interested in improving treatment outcomes by adapting current evidence-based treatments as well as developing novel treatments while also taking into consideration the prevalence of comorbidity in eating disorders. In her free time, Ani enjoys traveling, yoga, and dancing.
Ani Keshishian (B.A. Boston University) is a 1st year graduate student in the EAT lab. Ani is interested in conducting translational research using novel technology to capture the transdiagnostic mechanisms underlying comorbid psychopathology in eating disorders. She is also interested in improving treatment outcomes by adapting current evidence-based treatments as well as developing novel treatments while also taking into consideration the prevalence of comorbidity in eating disorders. In her free time, Ani enjoys traveling, yoga, and dancing.
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Mackenzie Brown, B.A.
Mackenzie Brown (B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is an incoming graduate student in the EAT Lab. Mackenzie is primarily interested in improving our understanding of eating disorders and comorbid psychopathology at the individual level. In particular, she is interested in examining the causal interactions amongst symptoms implicated in both eating and anxiety disorders using ecological momentary assessment and a network approach. Ultimately, she hopes to elucidate the mechanisms that lead these disorders to persist so that we may improve treatment and prevent relapse. In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, and photography. |
Lab Manager
Sarah Ernst
Sarah is the lab manager for the EAT Lab. She is currently finishing up her B.S. in Psychology at UofL, with minors in Biology and Spanish. After graduation, she plans to earn her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Due to her experiences with children with disabilities and in the EAT Lab, she has developed interests in pediatric eating disorders and comorbidities between autism and eating pathology. She is also involved with The Body Project at both UofL and the high school level and is interested in how this intervention improves body image. In her free time, she loves to go hiking, to read, and to spend time with friends.
Sarah is the lab manager for the EAT Lab. She is currently finishing up her B.S. in Psychology at UofL, with minors in Biology and Spanish. After graduation, she plans to earn her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Due to her experiences with children with disabilities and in the EAT Lab, she has developed interests in pediatric eating disorders and comorbidities between autism and eating pathology. She is also involved with The Body Project at both UofL and the high school level and is interested in how this intervention improves body image. In her free time, she loves to go hiking, to read, and to spend time with friends.
Study Coordinator
Samantha Spoor, B.S.
Samantha studied Psychology and Human Development in her undergraduate career, with a concentration in Counseling Psychology. During her time as an undergraduate research assistant in both the Anderson Weight and Eating Disorder Laboratory and the Health Behaviors Laboratory at the University at Albany, Samantha developed a clinical interest in Eating Disorder comorbidities and barriers to treatment, as well as how sociocultural factors and craving influence eating behaviors. In her free time, Samantha enjoys working with therapy horses for adults and children with disabilities, practicing yoga, and spending time with her pet rabbits, Beasley and Halpert.
Samantha studied Psychology and Human Development in her undergraduate career, with a concentration in Counseling Psychology. During her time as an undergraduate research assistant in both the Anderson Weight and Eating Disorder Laboratory and the Health Behaviors Laboratory at the University at Albany, Samantha developed a clinical interest in Eating Disorder comorbidities and barriers to treatment, as well as how sociocultural factors and craving influence eating behaviors. In her free time, Samantha enjoys working with therapy horses for adults and children with disabilities, practicing yoga, and spending time with her pet rabbits, Beasley and Halpert.
Graduate Student Collaborator
Anna Marie L. Ortiz, M.S.
Anna Marie Ortiz (B.A. Franciscan University of Steubenville) is a 4th-year graduate student at the University of Kentucky working with Dr. Gregory Smith. Anna Marie’s research focuses on investigating the influence of transdiagnostic risk factors in the development and maintenance of eating disorders. In particular, she is interested how pubertal onset, learned expectancies, and personality factors influence the development of eating disorders. Additionally, she is interested in the role of emotional avoidance in eating disorders. Anna Marie is also a doctoral student therapist at the Louisville Center for Eating Disorders, working under the supervision of Dr. Cheri Levinson. In her free time, Anna Marie enjoys hiking, spending time with her two adorable nieces, and playing basketball.
Anna Marie Ortiz (B.A. Franciscan University of Steubenville) is a 4th-year graduate student at the University of Kentucky working with Dr. Gregory Smith. Anna Marie’s research focuses on investigating the influence of transdiagnostic risk factors in the development and maintenance of eating disorders. In particular, she is interested how pubertal onset, learned expectancies, and personality factors influence the development of eating disorders. Additionally, she is interested in the role of emotional avoidance in eating disorders. Anna Marie is also a doctoral student therapist at the Louisville Center for Eating Disorders, working under the supervision of Dr. Cheri Levinson. In her free time, Anna Marie enjoys hiking, spending time with her two adorable nieces, and playing basketball.
Research Assistants
Chris Trombley
Chris is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science at the University of Louisville. Upon graduating, he plans on attaining a Masters and potentially PhD in Computer Science and pursuing a career in Artificial Intelligence. In his free time he enjoys programming, reading, and hanging out with friends.
Chris is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science at the University of Louisville. Upon graduating, he plans on attaining a Masters and potentially PhD in Computer Science and pursuing a career in Artificial Intelligence. In his free time he enjoys programming, reading, and hanging out with friends.
Betty Ngo
Betty is currently a first-year Grawemeyer Scholar at the University of Louisville majoring in Psychology and minoring in Spanish. Betty has been involved with the EAT Lab throughout her high-school career and gained interest in better understanding eating disorders symptomology in high-school males. Additionally, she was involved with the Body Project and hopes to expand its reach in her community. In her free time, Betty enjoys baking cookies, reading, and exploring coffee shops in Louisville.
Betty is currently a first-year Grawemeyer Scholar at the University of Louisville majoring in Psychology and minoring in Spanish. Betty has been involved with the EAT Lab throughout her high-school career and gained interest in better understanding eating disorders symptomology in high-school males. Additionally, she was involved with the Body Project and hopes to expand its reach in her community. In her free time, Betty enjoys baking cookies, reading, and exploring coffee shops in Louisville.
Jordan Drake
Jordan is a sophomore at the University of Louisville and is majoring in Psychology and Communication, with a minor in Spanish. After graduating, Jordan hopes to either pursue a career in clinical psychology or speech pathology, working with children in some capacity. In her free time, Jordan enjoys traveling to new places, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.
Jordan is a sophomore at the University of Louisville and is majoring in Psychology and Communication, with a minor in Spanish. After graduating, Jordan hopes to either pursue a career in clinical psychology or speech pathology, working with children in some capacity. In her free time, Jordan enjoys traveling to new places, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.
Taylor Carrow
Taylor is a senior psychology student pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree at the University of Louisville. After graduation she plans to enroll in a graduate program and pursue a Psy.D. in clinical psychology. Her interest include anxiety and mood disorders as well as the comorbidity of disorders. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and watching movies.
Taylor is a senior psychology student pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree at the University of Louisville. After graduation she plans to enroll in a graduate program and pursue a Psy.D. in clinical psychology. Her interest include anxiety and mood disorders as well as the comorbidity of disorders. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and watching movies.
Madeline Nirmaier
Madeline is a 4th year undergraduate student studying Psychology at the University of Louisville. She is interested in the comorbidity of eating disorders and anxiety disorders. She is also interested in studying the notion of self-concept and how that affects personal behavior. Her interest is focused on criminal behavior, specifically. Her goal is to provide guidance for individuals who are exposed to environments where their “image” may be their only hope to escape their hardship. In her free time, she enjoys to hike, spend time with family and friends, and thrift shop in local stores.
Madeline is a 4th year undergraduate student studying Psychology at the University of Louisville. She is interested in the comorbidity of eating disorders and anxiety disorders. She is also interested in studying the notion of self-concept and how that affects personal behavior. Her interest is focused on criminal behavior, specifically. Her goal is to provide guidance for individuals who are exposed to environments where their “image” may be their only hope to escape their hardship. In her free time, she enjoys to hike, spend time with family and friends, and thrift shop in local stores.
Kayla Williams
Kayla is a junior at the University of Louisville. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in psychology. After graduating, she plans to attend graduate school to earn a PhD in clinical psychology. She hopes to work with children in the future. In her free time, she likes to listen to music, travel, watch movies, and spend time with her friends and family
Kayla is a junior at the University of Louisville. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in psychology. After graduating, she plans to attend graduate school to earn a PhD in clinical psychology. She hopes to work with children in the future. In her free time, she likes to listen to music, travel, watch movies, and spend time with her friends and family
Dylan Hurst
Dylan is currently pursuing a BS in psychology with a minor in biology. He hopes to go onto medical school at UofL after his undergrad degree. Dylan’s interest is in mood disorders and the effects childhood/adolescence and experiences have in the formation of these disorders. In his free time, Dylan enjoys reading, hiking, exploring the city, and hanging out with friends.
Dylan is currently pursuing a BS in psychology with a minor in biology. He hopes to go onto medical school at UofL after his undergrad degree. Dylan’s interest is in mood disorders and the effects childhood/adolescence and experiences have in the formation of these disorders. In his free time, Dylan enjoys reading, hiking, exploring the city, and hanging out with friends.
Mattison Hale
Mattison is a freshman at the University of Louisville and is majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology. After graduating, Mattison hopes to attend medical school to become a pediatric psychiatrist. In her free time, she loves to write, spend time with family and friends, and meet new people.
Mattison is a freshman at the University of Louisville and is majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology. After graduating, Mattison hopes to attend medical school to become a pediatric psychiatrist. In her free time, she loves to write, spend time with family and friends, and meet new people.
Carley Brueckner
Carley is a senior at the University of Louisville majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school for genetic counseling. In her free time, she enjoys watching stand-up comedy, crossing things off her bucket list, and (slowly) learning how to play the ukulele.
Carley is a senior at the University of Louisville majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school for genetic counseling. In her free time, she enjoys watching stand-up comedy, crossing things off her bucket list, and (slowly) learning how to play the ukulele.
Tanner Wright
Tanner is a sophomore at the University of Louisville, majoring in psychology. He intends to get his Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology after graduation in order to be a licensed clinical psychologist. His fields of interest include anxiety and mood disorders, stress and trauma, development of personality traits, and personality disorder intervention. Tanner is a mental health advocate who is knowledgeable about mental health stigma and is incredibly passionate about reducing this stigma. He also has a part-time job at Walgreens. In his free-time he enjoys photography, watching shows, and hanging out with friends.
Tanner is a sophomore at the University of Louisville, majoring in psychology. He intends to get his Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology after graduation in order to be a licensed clinical psychologist. His fields of interest include anxiety and mood disorders, stress and trauma, development of personality traits, and personality disorder intervention. Tanner is a mental health advocate who is knowledgeable about mental health stigma and is incredibly passionate about reducing this stigma. He also has a part-time job at Walgreens. In his free-time he enjoys photography, watching shows, and hanging out with friends.
Emma Roberts
Emma is a sophomore psychology student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Louisville. After undergrad, she intends to obtain a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and continue working in the eating disorder field. Her research interests include the effects of social media on disordered eating, the relationship between trauma and disordered eating, and the comorbidity of eating disorders with other psychological disorders. In her free time, Emma is a Team Coordinator for Partners in Health, and leads a local team in advocating and fundraising for global health equity. She also enjoys reading, making coffee, and spending time with her friends and family.
Emma is a sophomore psychology student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Louisville. After undergrad, she intends to obtain a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and continue working in the eating disorder field. Her research interests include the effects of social media on disordered eating, the relationship between trauma and disordered eating, and the comorbidity of eating disorders with other psychological disorders. In her free time, Emma is a Team Coordinator for Partners in Health, and leads a local team in advocating and fundraising for global health equity. She also enjoys reading, making coffee, and spending time with her friends and family.
Coders
Amy Benningfield
Amy is a senior Psychology major at the University of Louisville. She is minoring in Social Change, is in the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Transformation certificate program, and is a University Honors Scholar. Amy plans to pursue a career in counseling after graduation. In the mean time, she is a coder for the Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab, is on the Leadership Team for Campus Outreach, and is a member of the German Club. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading, watching Netflix, and spending time with her friends.
Amy is a senior Psychology major at the University of Louisville. She is minoring in Social Change, is in the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Transformation certificate program, and is a University Honors Scholar. Amy plans to pursue a career in counseling after graduation. In the mean time, she is a coder for the Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab, is on the Leadership Team for Campus Outreach, and is a member of the German Club. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading, watching Netflix, and spending time with her friends.
