Payton Rule, B.A.

Payton Rule (she/her) is a PhD student in the clinical psychology program within the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. Broadly, her research interests focus on wellbeing promotion among individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. Specifically, Payton’s research focuses on investigating factors (e.g., disability identity) that may help protect wellbeing and mental health from the negative impact of common societal barriers, such as ableism. In addition, Payton is interested in investigating wellbeing as a protective factor against the development of impairment or disability. In her free time, Payton enjoys playing wheelchair pickleball and soccer, game nights with friends and family, and exploring local parks with her dog, Whitt. CV