Psychology People

 

 

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Vaughn Armour

Vaughn is a junior from Columbus, Ohio. He is a pre-med psychology major who intends to work as a child and adolescent psychiatrist in the future. Outside of academics, Vaughn leads 3D (Difference for the Developmentally Disabled), writes for the Amherst Student, and plays for the Amherst College Ultimate Frisbee team.

 

Emma Burd

Emma is a sophomore from Maplewood, New Jersey planning to major in psychology and potentially English. She hopes to pursue a career that will allow her to continue exploring developmental psychology and work with children in a clinical setting. Outside of the lab, Emma is an editor for The Amherst Student and tutors individuals who have immigrated and are learning English. In her free time, Emma loves reading classic literature, trail running, and listening to classic rock! 

 

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Yareli Calderon

Yareli is a junior from New Haven, Connecticut, majoring in psychology. Although she is unsure of her career path, she is interested in art therapy, counseling, clinical psychology, and working with children. Outside of the lab, Yareli is part of the Amherst Christian Fellowship leadership team and is an active member of the Latinx affinity group La Causa. She enjoys journaling, painting, playing squash, and spending time outdoors. 

 

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Ada Chen

Ada is a junior from New York City majoring in psychology. She plans on attending medical school after graduation and is interested in pursuing pediatrics. Outside of the lab, Ada looks forward to volunteering at Cooley Dickinson and serving as an EMT for the campus. She also enjoys distance running and going to farmers markets!

 

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Jackeline Fernandes

Jackeline is a senior from Port Washington, New York, majoring in psychology and English. While still unsure about her career path, she is particularly interested in developmental psychology and hopes to work with children in the future. Outside of the lab, Jackeline is an editor and staff writer for The Indicator Literary Magazine and a WAMH radio host. She also enjoys working as a college tour guide, and you can often spot her reading a book in an Adirondack chair or biking around campus!