Cassy Garcia
(Fall 2023 - Present) Cassy is a graduate student in the Developmental Psychology Master’s Program at SFSU. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Intensive Psychology from UC Santa Cruz, where she gained experience as a research assistant in the Developmental Psychology Lab under the direction of Professor Maureen Callanan. She is currently involved with the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Her research interests include the development of resilience and self-worth in Latinx/Latine first-generation college students, more specifically considering how familial roles impact their college experience. In her free time, Cassy loves taking her dog, Arlo, to Dutch Bros for coffee and pup cups.​

Trinity Hernandez
(Fall 2023 - Present) Trinity is a graduate student in the Developmental Psychology Masters program. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art from San Francisco State University in the Spring of 2024. She is currently involved with the STAR Lab as a co-lab manager alongside Cassy Garcia. Her research interests surround how adverse childhood experience, trauma, stress, and family dynamics affect development. In her free time, Trinity enjoys making art, collecting antique and vintage stuff, and spoiling her 1 year old son(cat) named Milk.
Jessica Morales
​​(Fall 2024-Present) Jessica is a graduate student in the Psychological Science Masters program with a concentration in Mind, Brain, and Behavior at SFSU. Jessica attained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences in 2023 at CSU Monterey Bay, where she gained experience as a research assistant in the Memory and Perception Lab under Dr. Jill Yamashita. Jessica is currently involved with the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Jessica hopes to pursue Clinical Psychology with a specialty in Neuropsychology. She is interested in memory research, in particular investigating how memories affect us interpersonally. In her free time Jessica likes exploring different places, creating art, and simply spending time with my loved ones.
Victoria Morgan
(Fall 2024-Present) Victoria is a student in the San Francisco State Scholars program which allows her to simultaneously earn both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. Having just earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, she is currently a graduate student in the Developmental Psychology Master's program at SFSU. Victoria is involved with the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Her interests include howthe roles resilience and growth mindset affect young adults who have adverse childhood experiences. In her free time, Victoria likes to collect crystals, read, journal, travel, and explore the Bay Area!


Angelique Argarin
(Spring 2024 - Present) Angel is a post-bachelor volunteer research assistant for the STAR Lab. Angel received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University in 2024. Her interests include  the effects of intergenerational trauma on individuals and families, secondary trauma, and clinical psychology. In her free time, Angel enjoys singing, watching shows, and reading. 


​Ben Eng
(Spring 2025-Present) Ben is an F1 undergraduate student receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Ben is involved with the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Ben's interests include how adverse childhood experiences relate to gaming addiction. In his free time, Ben enjoys playing TFT and is a retired cellist.

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​Leo Carpenter
(Spring 2024 - Present) Leo is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University. He is currently involved with the STAR Lab as a research assistant. His interests include focusing on the biological aspects of human behavior and the factors contributing to suicidal tendencies, as well as exploring the mental health challenges faced by ethnic minorities. In his free time, Leo enjoys powerlifting.


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Janine Concepcion
(Fall 2024-Present) Janine is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at San Francisco State University, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in spring 2025. She is currently involved in the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Janine is hoping to leverage the experiences she has gained both within and outside of the STAR Lab to pursue a career in psychological research or data science. In her free time, Janine enjoys collecting physical media like books and CDs and going out with friends to explore new food spots, shops, and more.

​Mona Fanaeian
(Fall 2024-Present) Mona is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology. Mona transferred from Diablo Valley College in 2024 and is now working towards getting her Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University. She is currently involved with the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Mona's interests include clinical psychology focused on the connections of and interventions for adolescents and adults with interpersonal trauma (especially complex trauma, such as C-PTSD). She is aspiring towards an LMFT. In her free time Mona enjoys making Pinterest boards, weightlifting, and finding new songs to keep on repeat.


​Kealani Victoria
(Spring 2025-Present) Kealani is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at San Francisco State University. She is currently involved in the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Kealani's interest include developmental psychopathology in children and focusing on different strategies to help lower stigma in mental health treatments. In her free time Kealani enjoys building Legos, watching Netflix, and playing the guitar.


​Justin White
(Spring 2025 - Present) Justin is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology with a minor in Africana Studies, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University in Spring 2026. He is currently involved with the STAR Lab as a research assistant. His interests include clinical psychology, with an interest in increasing resilience in sexual and racial minorities. In his free time, Justin enjoys fashion styling for photography and video projects.


Sonia Anderson
(Spring 2025- Present) Sonia is an undergraduate majoring in Psychology, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University in Spring 2026. She is currently involved with the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Her interests include the impact of media overexposure on stress levels, long term effects of witnessing addiction in childhood on later decision making, and PTSD research. Sonia is interested in obtaining a masters in clinical social work. 


​Lauren Hui
(Spring 2025-Present) Lauren is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology working towards getting her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at San Francisco State University. She is currently involved in the STAR Lab as a research assistant. Lauren's interests include clinical psychology, understanding causes and treatments for various mental health conditions. In her free time Lauren enjoys playing piano, watching shows, going on boba runs with friends.