Adolescent & Adult Adjustment

Alex Reid, Lab Co-Supervisor, has a bachelor's degree in psychology, and he is currently working on his master's degree in general experimental psychology. His educational goal is to complete a Ph.D. in psychology, and his career goal is to become a professor where he can teach, mentor students, and contribute to scholarship. His interests include playing guitar, writing songs, listening to classic rock and pop, and exploring the broadway scene. His favorite shows are Avenue Q, Rent, and WICKED!

Dani Yomtov, Lab Co-Supervisor, has a bachelor's degree in psychology, and he is currently working on his master's degree in general experimental psychology. His educational goal is to complete a Ph.D. in evaluation and methods research. His career goal is to be an evaluation research consultant helping community agencies, govenment agenices, and campus programs.

Nouha Hallak is a master's student in the clinical psychology program. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology. Her educational goal is to complete a doctorate in clinical psychology, and her career goal is to be practiciing psychotherapist and teach classes in higher education. Her interests include cooking gourmet meals, music, and traveling.

Undergraduate Students

Margaret Lyons is an undergraduate psychology major. She is interested in cognitive psychology and business psychology. Her educational goal is to complete a Masters or Ph.D. in either Human Factors or Industrial/Oganizational Psychology. After which, she would like to either work in research or put her skills to use in a business setting.

Brent Molina is an undergraduate psychology major. He is interested in the fields of clinical and social psychology. His educational goal is to complete a Ph.D in Clinical Psycholgy. His career goal is to become a professo, where he can teach, mentor, and conduct research. In his spare time, Brent enjoys playing the guitar.

Jay Kwan is a senior undergraduate majoring in Psychology. She is interested in how long-term effects of childhood abuse/trauma play a role in the development of adolescents' self-image. She dedicates her time to volunteering for the CSUN Helpline and a domestic violence shelter. Her educational goal is to complete a Ph.D. in clinical psychology because she aspires to open her own clinical practice and become a professor and researcher. In her free time, Jay enjoys volleyball, ultimate frisbee, ice-skating, and collecting postcards from all over the world.

Samantha Liberman is an undergraduate psychology major. She is interested in clinical and developmental psychology. Her educational goal is to get a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology. Upon finishing her education, she would like to become a practicing psychologist working with a range of populations. In her free time, Samantha enjoys drawing, culinary experiences, and spending time with family.

Cynthia Navarro is an undergraduate majoring in psychology. She is interested in clinical and developmental psychology. Her educational goal is to complete a PhD. in clinical psychology after which, she would like to become a professor to teach, mentor, and conduct research. She would also like  to have her own private practice to counsel children and adolescents. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, photography, and reading books.

Karen Haines is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology. She is interested in exploring factors influencing self perception development and how perception of self is related to mental health and well being. Karen tutors Statistics in Social Research, is a Supplemental Instructor for Statistics here at CSUN and serves as a mentor to at-risk individuals within the community. Her educational goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her career goals are to develop a thriving practice in Psychotherapy, to contribute to research, and ultimately become a Professor of Psychology.

Karina Van Bogart is a student at Pierce College. She is currently applying to undergraduate programs so she can earn her bachelor’s degree in statistics and then pursue a graduate degree. She is interested in the application of mathematics and statistics in health-related fields and hopes to become a medical researcher.

Nina Bowker is an undergraduate majoring in both Child and Adolescent Development and Psychology. In the Spring of 2014, she will be graduating and plans to take a year off to travel, volunteer, and conduct more research. Her goal is to complete a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy to become a licensed therapist who works with infants, young children, and couples.