Rayhane Baniardalan, M.S. is a second-year Ph.D. student in school psychology. Her research interests focus on the microaggressive experiences of Students of Color and international students in higher education. She is passionate about learning to advocate for international students by addressing gaps in the literature and exploring ways to promote equity and inclusion. In her free time, she loves spending time online chatting with her family back home on another continent, watching animations, cooking, and petting her cats.

Alia Coleman, B.A. is a first-year Ph.D. student in School Psychology. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology. Her research interests generally include implicit bias, theory of mind and microaggressions that occur in the Black, Latiné and Afro-Latiné communities. In her free time. Alia enjoys doing crafts, watching thrillers, and exploring. 

Arielle Flint, B.S. is a predoctoral intern at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her research interests include the experiences of financially minoritized students. Specifically, she is interested in exploring the impact of income-driven microaggressions perpetrated by peers and teachers on students educational experiences. In her free time, Arielle enjoys completing word-search puzzles, watching Criminal Minds and serial killer documentaries, and listening to podcasts.

Rochelle Goins is a third-year PhD student in school psychology. Her research interests include microaggressions experienced by Black adolescents and families from low-income backgrounds. Rochelle enjoys fashion, beauty, interior design, and watching TV in her free time.

Randi Goodwin, B.S. is a second-year Ph.D. student in school psychology. She has Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice Sciences. Randi is a registered behavior technician and a youth advisor for the Illinois Juvenile Justice Committee. As a first-year student she is exploring her research interests.

Kierra R. Peterson is a third-year Ph.D. student in school psychology. Her research interests generally include exposure to, and interventions for, microaggressions with an emphasis on the experiences of Black people. She is also interested in examining the experiences of Black college students and mental health. In her free time, Kierra enjoys traveling, journaling, and watching reality television. 

Bianca Sierra, B.A is a third-year Ph.D. student in school psychology. She has a bachelor’s in psychology and public health from Central Washington University. Her research interests include microaggressions experienced by the Latiné community and Chicano studies. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, listening to podcasts, traveling and creating community with friends.