Hi! I am Brittany Blanchard. I graduated from Louisiana State University in 2010 with a BS in psychology. My previous research involved smoking behaviors and schizophrenia. Currently, I am interested in biological, psychological, and social factors predicting substance abuse and deviant behaviors.
If you have questions, please email me. Beblanchard1@catamount.wcu.edu
I am Kimberlee Cooper and am starting my first year of graduate school in WCU's Clinical Psychology program. My research interests include psychopathy, and I am currently researching the effects of testosterone in correlation to common traits exhibited by psychopaths with Dr. Bobadilla. Additionally, I am also interested in the differences between sexes associated with the assessment and treatment of psychopathy.
If you have questions, please email me. kacooper3@catamount.wcu.edu
I graduated from Furman University in May 2011 with a BS in Psychology. My research interests include how life stressors and personality traits play a role in depression, anxiety disorders, and suicide. After I receive my masters at WCU I plan on attending a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. Outside of school, I enjoy exercising, in particular running, taking pictures, going to concerts, and traveling.
If you have questions, please email me. jlkelliher1@catamount.wcu.edu
Hello! My name is Lisa Vartanian and I am from Lincoln, RI. I have an undergraduate dual degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from University of New Haven. I am interested in how the criminal justice system and psychology can benefit from each other. One day I want to work in the prison system and help prepare individuals for when they are released.
If you have questions, please email me. lvartanian1@catamount.wcu.edu
I received my BA in Psychology from UNC-Asheville in 2010. My main research interests
include both forensic psychology and neuropsychology. I am currently doing research
with Dr. Malesky on examining removal trends from the NC Sex Offender Registry as
well as working with Dr. Gordon on an attention fatigue study.
If you have questions, please email me. jmmcintyre1@catamount.wcu.edu
Hello! My name is John Baley. I am a first year clinical student at WCU. I am interested in Substance Abuse in general, and the relationship between personality and substance use treatment in particular. My other interests include psychopathy and applied psychology. Outside of school I enjoy many things, including running ultramarathons, visiting waterfalls in Western North Carolina, and camping.
If you have questions, please email me. john.baley@gmail.com
Hi, I'm Lauren Miller. I graduated from Florida State University in 2012 with a BS in Psychology and International affairs. My previous research interests were forensic psychology, recidivism, and other externalizing behaviors. Currently my focus is on Psychopathy and Cluster B personality disorders with my thesis researching empathy and gender differences in these populations. After I receive my masters at WCU I plan on attending a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology.
If you have any questions about WCU please email me lamiller6@catamount.wcu.edu
Clinical students in the program.