Research Assistants

Arielle Poon, Research Assistant

Arielle is a third year psychology major with a biology minor at UC Santa Cruz. Her previous work experience includes working as a dance teacher for kids at her hometown dance studio and a resident assistant for the Joffrey Ballet School New York Summer Intensive. Arielle has also worked on campus at AAPIRC and Cowell Programs where she provided programs and resources to students. She is interested in working with children in the field of clinical psychology. Outside of lab, Arielle enjoys going to the beach, trying new foods, and hanging out with her loved ones.

Kendall Byers, Research Assistant

Kendall is a second-year psychology major at the University of
California, Santa Cruz. Her previous work experience includes coaching
preschool-aged children in gymnastics and dance. She is interested in
how multi-racial children interact with their environment as well as
how they develop social and racial biases. Kendall aspires to pursue a
PhD in clinical psychology, working with adolescent patients to manage
chronic pain, and she also hopes to work in research focused on
trauma-storing within the body. Outside of the lab, she enjoys going
on walks, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Nara Kim, Research Assistant

Nara is a second year Intensive Psychology student with a minor in GISES at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has experience working in a Child Development Center along with tutoring students in Elementary and early Grade school. She is interested in how physical space facilitates development and social interaction. Nara aspires to pursue a M.A in IO Psychology, focused on the application and execution of real-world solutions. Outside of the lab, Nara enjoys cafe hopping with friends, photography, and reading