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Academic BioCherokee ConleyCherokee is originally from Louisiana butduring high school years lived in San Diego,California. She loves volunteering to helpindividuals become U.S. citizens. Cherokeechose her major because not only does shehave family with major psychological issuessuch as schizophrenia but is also interested ineducating larger minority communities onmental illness such as prison populations.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: PsychologyCherokee plans on pursuing either amasters degree in forensic psychology or aPsyD. Cherokee would purse theseprograms because she has a strong interestin diagnosing and treating patients in a jailor prison setting, aiding the police, FBI andfederal government or diagnosing andtreating children.

Academic BioCody QuinnCody will receive his B.A. in Psychology thisFall. He moved to Las Vegas from SanAntonio, Texas. His involvements are in PsiChi Honors Society, and being a FoundingFather of Alpha Sigma Phi, Las Vegas. Hechose psychology because of how compellingand diverse its uses are.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: PsychologyMajor: PsychologyHe plans on pursuing a Clinical Psychologygraduate program. His reasoning for thispursuit is because he has learned andstudied the foundations of psychology, andnow wants to go further in learningadvanced principles and methods. In bothresearch and clinical settings, he believeshe will make an impact.

Erik DiazAcademic BioErik Diaz was born and raised in Las Vegas,NV. Born to Latino immigrant parents, he is aproud first generation college student. Erik’spassions are travel and design, which led himto study Interior Design and LandscapeArchitecture as an undergrad at UNLV. Erikalso has professional experience inArchitecture, having previously worked forWynn Design & Development.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: Multidisciplinary StudiesI plan on pursuing a Master of Science inManagement Information Systems. I chosethis graduate program because of theexciting opportunities presented toemerging professionals in the field. Inexploring paths to an alternate career,Management Information Systems offered away to integrate my past design, technical,and organizational skills into a growing andin-demand profession.

EsmeraldaCruz LopezClass Standing: SeniorDepartment: Interdisciplinary,Gender and Ethnic Studies &Sociology DepartmentMajor: Gender and Sexualitystudies & Sociology MajorAcademic BioEsmeralda Cruz Lopez was born and raised in D.F,Mexico and came to the U.S at nine years old. She isa first generation college student and the co-chair ofthe student organization called UndocuNetwork.Currently, she is conducting research that examinesthe resiliency and joys of undocumented students in ahyper anti-immigrant era.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Ms. Cruz Lopez plans to pursue a Ph.D in Sociologyas she aspires to become a transformativeeducator. She aims to produce critical academicscholarship that will inspire those who encounterand read her work. Finally, she also aspires toproduce academic scholarship that continues tospeak to the experiences of underrepresentedcommunities.

Academic BioHannah GodfreyHannah was born and raised in Las Vegas,Nevada. She works as a math tutor, which isenjoyable because she likes working withchildren and wants the experience doingsuch. She chose her major in psychologybecause she wants to assist individuals inimproving mental health.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: JuniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: PsychologyHannah plans on pursuing a PhD or PsyDprogram in psychology to grant her thecredentials needed to be a practicingpsychologist and eventually a professor inpsychology.

Helena CarrieClass Standing: JuniorDepartment: PsychologyMajor: Psychology and BiologyMinor: NeuroscienceAcademic BioHelena is a first generation college studentfrom Southern California. She is an activemember of OUMP and UNLV Greek life. She isa Research Assistant in two psychology labsand presented at the Undergraduate ResearchSymposium Spring 2018. She became apsychology major to research neurologicaland psychological disorders.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Helena plans on pursuing a behavioralneuroscience or neuropsychology graduateprogram. She is interested in abnormalbehaviors, and how neurological functionand trauma influences behaviors andrelationships. Her goal is to make influentialdiscoveries in the field of neurosciencethrough research.

Academic BioJayson DagherJayson Dagher is a first-generation collegestudent born in Beirut, Lebanon. He iscurrently a local Las Vegan and a proud rebel,double majoring in Psychology and PoliticalScience. He is currently the National Societyof Leadership and Success (NSLS) ChapterPresident and the former Student Body VicePresident. He chose his major due to his lovefor politics, specifically international politics.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: College of Liberal ArtsMajor: Psychology, Political ScienceJayson plans on pursuing a Masters ofScience degree in Forced Migration and aPh.D. in International Relations. His love forinternational organizations and politics,along with his background on interning forthe American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)and being a Fellow for Young People For(YP4), gave Jayson the motivation to findhis passion in migration and refugee work.

Academic BioJoan M. SilvaJoan is a non-traditional student originallyfrom Hawaii and is returning to help herdaughter who is diagnosed with ADHD. She isaffiliated with OUMP, German Club, and is aResearch Assistant in Dr. Parks’ HumanMemory Lab. Joan chose the Psychologymajor to investigate brain structures andconnections to developmental disorders.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: JuniorDepartment: PsychologyMajor: PsychologyMinor: NeuroscienceJoan will pursue the Clinical Psychologygraduate program with an emphasis onNeuropsychology. Her main interests areseeking different treatment methodsspecific to ADHD. By merging genetics andneuropsychology, Joan’s goal is to correlaterelationships between gene associations andits impact on cognition, emotions, andbehavior.

Academic BioJoy Y. HillJoy is a local Las Vegan. She works as aResearch Assistant and Community OutreachCoordinator at the Family Research &Services lab at UNLV. Joy chose Psychologyas a major because she is dedicated tounderstanding the intricate workings of themind.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: PsychologyMajor: PsychologyJoy plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in ClinicalPsychology. She intends to treat veteransand civilians with evidence-basedtreatments to help improve their lives.Giving back to the community has been herpassion and she will continue to work withdiverse charities to make a positivedifference in our world.

Academic BioKaelyn GriffinKaelyn is originally from Illinois, but moved toLas Vegas in July 2017 transferring to UNLVfrom a university in Chicago. She is amember of Psi Chi, German club, OUMP, andworks on campus at the SRWC pool. Kaelynchose psychology as a fascinating field andpath to a counseling career.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: College of LiberalArts, PsychologyMajor: PsychologyKaelyn plans to pursue a graduatecounseling program with the goal oflicensure on completion. She is interested inworking with military or young adultpopulations and will be applying to MSW,MFT, and PhD programs.

Academic BioKayla MilletteKayla is a Las Vegas local. She studiedabroad last year at the University of Alicantein Spain. She is a mentor for the HonorsCollege and a member of Alpha Gamma DeltaSorority. She works in the UNLV Child SchoolRefusal and Anxiety Disorders Clinic and theACT Lab on campus.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: Psychology, SpanishShe plans on pursuing a doctoral programin clinical psychology. She is passionateabout learning and doing research inabnormal psychology. She wants toeventually be able to evaluate and diagnosepatients, helping to find the cause and mosteffective treatment method.

Academic BioKevin C BoelterI grew up in Los Angeles, CA with six sisters,my mom and me. I joined the Army to getaway from the rough neighborhood I grew upin. Served six years with two combat tours toAfghanistan, I was also the first to ever jointhe military in my family. I was medicallyretired February 2015, when I relocated toLas Vegas , NV and started my collegejourney. I was hired on with the CityMarshall’s, but the politics becameoverwhelming so I put in my two weeksnotice to resign and continued my education.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: PsychologyThe graduate program I would like topursue is Public Health. I choose thisparticular field to help cure family andfriends of diseases that can be easilyavoided. A lot of the diseases comes fromthe foods we put into our body, so I wantedto further my education about health andgive it to the people who need guidance andsupport on how to live a healthier life.

Academic BioMaribel EstradaCalderónMaribel is a first generation college studentwho moved to Las Vegas from Chihuahua,Mexico at the age of 7. A 7th grade historyteacher inspired her to pursue a degree inU.S. History. She currently collects the oralhistories of the Latinx Community in the LasVegas valley.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: HistoryMajor: U.S. and Latin AmericanHistoryShe will pursue a Master’s Degree in U.S.History. Besides wanting to continue toresearch the diversity of experiences ofIndigenous Nations and Latinos in the U.S.,she wants to become a professor of thesubject.

Academic BioMarlena GatlinMarlena is a Psychology major with interestsin Couples & Family Therapy. Although, she isundecided in what she wants to do with herPsychology degree she knows she wants toattend Graduate school and earn her PhD. Asa current undergraduate student, Marlenaworks for the UNLV Graduate College as astudent worker.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: JuniorDepartment: College of LiberalArtsMajor: PsychologyMarlena plans on attending GraduateCollege to earn her PhD. Marlena is stilldeciding whether she wants to focus onEducational Psychology or ClinicalPsychology.

Academic BioMaya CohenLocal Las Vegan, first generation collegestudent, Vice President of Psi Chi: NationalHonor Society for Psychology, paid ResearchAssistant at The Optimum PerformanceProgram supervised by Dr. Donohue, chosemajor because of its help to people that don’tnecessary seem like they need it but doimmenselyWhat graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: College of LiberalArtsMajor: PsychologyMaya is interesting in pursuing a doctoralprogram in Clinical Psychology. Thisprogram will not only give her the ability towork with patients but also have theopportunity to profess at the Universitylevel.

Academic BioMercie DavisMercie Davis is a Las Vegas local andfirst-generation college student. She is a partof the Honors College. Also, has been workingat UNLV Reprographics Print Shop for the lastthree years. Mercie is involved in the BlackStudent Organization, Phi Kappa Phi andAlpha Kappa Delta.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: SociologyMercie is planning to further her knowledgein Sociology with a focus on race andgender studies. To either become aSociologist or Market Analysis Reacher.

Academic BioPamela GreenPamela Green is a senior at UNLV and is aResearch Assistant in the Child School Refusaland Anxiety Disorders Clinic and the SocialDevelopment Laboratory. Additionally,Pamela is involved with various studentorganizations such as Psi Chi and OUMP.Ultimately, her passion is in mental healthcare and mindfulness.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: PsychologyPamela plans to pursue a masters degree inschool psychology. During her experienceworking with research it is clear thatpromoting the education and wellness ofstudents is what is important and that allstudents are able to succeed.

Academic BioPhillip EdwardsHe is a local from Las Vegas who works oncampus as a Mathematics tutor. A firstgeneration college student who chose twomajors due to his passion for learning, math,and science.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: Psychology andMathematicsHe plans on pursuing a Neuroscience PhD inhopes of better understanding how themechanisms of the mind impact humanmemory.

Academic BioRachael RandolphRachael is a native Las Vegan who is afirst-generation student at UNLV. She choseher Romance Languages major due to apassion for learning foreign languages.Additionally, Rachael has minors in Women'sStudies and Afro-American Studies becauseshe is an ardent supporter of social justice.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: World LanguagesMajor: Romance LanguagesRachael would like to pursue a graduateprogram in criminal justice because she ispassionate about helping create criminaljustice reform in the United States.Ultimately, Rachael would like to have acareer with the American Civil LibertiesUnion.

Academic BioRobert EvansRobert Evans is from the Las VegasCommunity. He is heavily involved in Housingand Residential Life as a Resident Assistantand previously as the Residence HallAssociation President. Alongside his work as aResident Assistant, he is the Director ofEngagement for CSUN Student Government.Robert chose Sociology as his major to betterunderstand the world around him and toprovide support for his pursuit of StudentWhat graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Campus LifeMajor: SociologyRobert Evans plans on pursuing a StudentAffairs/Higher Education program. He isalso considering a Masters in Counseling ora Masters in Public Administration.

Academic BioRodrigo VazquezRodrigo Vazquez hails from a small town inMichoacán and has been living in Las Vegaswith his family for over 20 years. His variousinterests led him to major in Economics andEnglish, with a concentration in CreativeWriting. He is interested in storytelling,analysis, and the human condition.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: English andEconomicsMajor: English and EconomicsRodrigo Vazquez plans to pursue a Mastersin Economics after graduation beforeapplying to Law School, where he hopes tospecialize in international law and humanrights. He is also interested in pursuing aPh.D. in English where he hopes tocontribute to the field of PostcolonialTheory.

Rosalie RomeoClass Standing: SeniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsCollegeMajor: Gender and SexualityMinor (s): Human Services &Couples and Family TherapyAcademic BioRosalie is a local Las Vegan, first generationcollege student, Italian club member, andElectronic Entertainment Sales person at Fry’sElectronics. Rosalie chose her major becauseshe is passionate about advocacy and socialjustice issues. She is passionate aboutlearning more about cultural competency,how to better help her community, and howto become a better advocate.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Rosalie plans on pursuing the Marriage andFamily Therapy graduate program. She ispassionate about becoming a sex therapistand being a helper/therapist for those thatneed it. She wants to learn how toeffectively become a good listener and amore empathetic person in order to helppeople who feel as if they have no one whocan help them and the Marriage and FamilyTherapy graduate program is the bestoption for her.

Academic BioRosalina TrinidadRosalina Trinidad is a local Las Vegan, andfirst generation Filipino-American collegestudent. Currently, she is conductingresearch and developing intersectionalmethods derived from art, theater, culturalexpression, and education in theInterdisciplinary, Gender and Ethnic Studiesdepartment.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: SeniorDepartment: Interdisciplinary,Gender and Ethnic StudiesMajor: Interdisciplinary StudiesRosalina is planning to pursue a Masters inTheater, Dance and Performative Studies.By pursuing a program that usesintersectional methods of research andartistic expression, she firmly believes thatthis will help her in contributing to,advancing, and developing the AsianAmerican identity and community.

Academic BioSarah FloodSarah Flood is a Las Vegas local who ispassionate about her academic pursuits andgraduated high school with an Associate’sDegree. She is now an 18-year-old Junior atUNLV and is majoring in psychology. Sarahchose this because of her interest inunderstanding human behavior; her goal is tobecome a clinical psychologist.What graduate program do you plan onpursuing and why?Class Standing: JuniorDepartment: Liberal ArtsMajor: PsychologySarah plans to pursue a Clinical Psychologygraduate program. These doctoral programsplace an emphasis on both research andclinical work. Sarah aspires to be asuccessful and well-rounded clinicalpsychologist; she feels pursuing a graduateprogram that emphasises these areas willhelp her achieve this goal.

Academic BioTamara Ali HassanTamara was born in Lebanon and raised in

Leadership, or WGU for M.Ed. Learning and Technology. I want to have an Education background. Valerie Ann Lujan Valerie is a transfer student from El Monte, Ca. (SoCal). . Miranda is planning to further her education with a Masters in Art History, and eventually a Doctorate. Currently she is considering the M.A. of Art History with an