Undergraduate Research Assistants

Estephanie is a junior from St. Louis majoring in Psychology on the pre-med track and minoring in French. After college, she plans on pursuing a career in medicine. Being the eldest daughter of two Latino immigrants, she is passionate about immigration and how issues of race impact children of immigrants and refugees growing up, especially concerning their psychological well-being. Outside of the lab, Estephanie is a member of EST (Emergency Support Team), RUF (Reformed University Fellowship), and a Rodriguez scholar. She also teaches cycling classes at the Rec Center and works at a local pediatric bridge hospital. She enjoys running, playing the guitar, being outside and watching old movies.

Andu is a sophomore from Rockville, Maryland. He is majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience in the pre-med track with the hope and belief of becoming a doctor and achieving his long dreamt life goals. He is very interested in how children come to understand the world as they grow older and how the people they spend their time with or view as a mentor shapes their lives in the future. Outside of the lab, Andu is a volunteer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, a tutor for ESL, and loves running, playing football (soccer), and spending time outside.

Aisha is a sophomore from Seattle, Washington. She is majoring in Psychological and Brain Sciences with a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience and minoring in Human Computer Interaction. Her interest primarily lies in the neurobiological basis for behavior and cognition and how early intervention, therapy, and assistive technology can level the playing field for children on the autism spectrum. She hopes to pursue a career in Child Psychology and/or ABA therapy. Outside of the lab, Aisha is involved in Night Off, a club that provides free babysitting to families who have children with autism and serves as a teaching assistant for Introduction to Computer Science (CSE 131) at WashU. In her free time, she loves to play intramural volleyball, volunteer, stay active, spend time outdoors, and listen to podcasts.

Emily is a junior from Wilmette, Illinois majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Dance. Her main research interests include the development of personality, cognition, and language in childhood. Emily has enjoyed working with children in both therapeutic and educational contexts, and she hopes to pursue a career in child psychology. Outside of lab, Emily works for the Psychological Services Center and serves as a WashU Research Ambassador. In her free time, she can be found rehearsing in dance studios, listening to new music, or secondhand shopping.

Neleh is a rising senior from St. Louis, Missouri. She attends Duke University majoring in psychology with minors in African & African American Studies and Spanish. After college, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, researching identity development in children. On campus, she works as an Abele Ambassador for the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture and a scorekeeper for Duke intramural sports. Outside school and work, she is involved in the United in Praise gospel choir and Inside Joke, a sketch comedy group. In her free time, she likes to play sudoku, play/watch basketball, and watch romcoms.

Daniela received her B.A. in Psychology and Mathematics from Williams College in 2024. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and plans to focus on the way different social factors influence children’s identity development. Specifically interested in media, Daniela’s work aims to inform content production to promote racial and gender inclusivity and diversity in children’s media. Outside of the lab, she enjoys playing tennis, going on walks, and watching movies.