Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 Lab: Steve, Maddy, Hannah, Gabriela, Allysa, Morgan, Melissa, Jocelyn, Marcus, Cory
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 Lab (left to right) Jocelyn, Hannah, Vyctoria, Madalynn, Stephen, Stephanie, Morgan, Nicole, Janvi

Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Lab (left to right) Kylor, Megan, Lacie, Meghan, MacKenzie, Lauren

Previous Lab Members

Morgan VanCleave

Morgan VanCleave received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Illinois State University in May of 2018. During her undergraduate career, Morgan was heavily involved in research and grew to love it. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her primary research interests include employee selection, work-life balance, motivation, and stereotypes. She hopes to immerse herself in research throughout her journey at SIUE. During her free time, Morgan likes to visit with family and friends, play board games, and find new breakfast places to try.  

Maddy McKenzie

Maddy McKenzie has received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as her minor in Sociology. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at SIUE. She serves on the Executive branch as Student Diversity Officer and has a passion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. During her free time, she likes to run and hang out with friends.

Jocelyn Rahim

​Jocelyn is an undergraduate student who will be graduating in May 2020 with a bachelors in Psychology and a double minor in Forensic Science and Criminal Justice. She hopes to pursue a masters in psychology or possibly attend law school. She has a wide variety of research interests but is particularly interested in race and gender disparities, psychopathology, violence risk assessment, and juvenile aggression. Outside of school she enjoys figure skating, ballet, and parenting her kittens Milo and Maya.

Cory Stieb

Cory Stieb is in his Junior year at SIUE. He is expected to graduate in May 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. After graduation he plans on enrolling in an I/O, Social, or Clinical Psychology graduate program. His research interests include stress management, race and gender disparities, and prejudice and discrimination. Outside of school he enjoys hanging out with his friends and family, traveling, and watching movies.

Gabriela Shea

Gabriela Shea is a in senior year in SIUE. She is in Integrative studies with focus areas in psychology and sociology. She is expected to graduate in December 2020 and planning on obtaining a Graduate degree in clinical psychology. Her focus and interest are on multicultural and multilingual communities and immigration. Her final project focus was on domestic violence in immigration population. She has a long-term goal to help immigration population integrate with clinician that understand their culture and speaks their language. Gabriela speaks four languages.

Hannah Darden

​Hannah Darden is a senior in the Psychology department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Upon her graduation in May, she plans to enroll in an I/O Psychology graduate program. Hannah’s interests include worker satisfaction, effective management techniques, and stress management. Ultimately, Hannah would like to work with building and growing small businesses.   ​

Janvi Patel

Janvi Patel is an undergraduate Psychology Major at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She will be graduating in May 2020 with her bachelors and a minor in Business. Janvi wants to pursue a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her primary research interests include optimizing the quality of work life, developing criteria to evaluate performance of individuals and organizations, motivation, and stereotypes. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys playing tennis, is a part of SIUE women’s tennis team. Besides, she also loves watching Bollywood movies, spending time with family and friends and travelling around the world.

Vyctoria Brooks

Vyctoria Brooks has a B.A. in Psychology with two minors in Chemistry and Business Administration from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. She is pursing her Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from SIUE.  
Vyctoria’s true passion is aiding individuals with their learning and development needs. Working with students to achieve their academic goals has given her great pride and researching different topics related to the I/O field has shown her that she can truly make real change when applying the information she has learned to real organizations. In her free time she likes to travel with her friends. She loves going to different cultural events and is a strong presence at many music festivals. 

Stephanie Olivares

​Stephanie is an undergraduate Psychology major. She will be graduating in May of 2019 with her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Minor in Spanish. Stephanie wishes to pursue a master’s degree in either Industrial/ Organizational Psychology or Counseling. Her main research interests include geriatric psychology, race and ethnic relationships in the work environment, and the relationship with millennials in academic or work environments. She is currently employed at TJMax. In her free time, she loves to go outside and enjoys hiking, running, and nature. She also loves to spend time with her loved ones, eating foods, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ​

Nicole Strubinger

Nicole is currently studying Clinical Psychology with a minor in Public Health. I will graduate in May of 2020. I am hoping to continue studying Clinical Psychology in Graduate School. I am particularly interested in studying substance abuse, sexual health, and psychopathology. When I am not busy with school, I enjoy spending time with my friends, watching movies, and being outside. ​

Sarah Gentry

​Sarah Gentry is a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and will receive her B.S in psychology with a minor in business administration. She has been involved with Dr. Nadler's research lab for two years and has presented her research about the use of eye tracking as an indicator of gender bias during the job interview process. She hopes to continue research about employee selection and leadership in graduate school. Outside of school she works part time in retail and loves to travel, enjoy the outdoors, and taking care of her dog.

Kylor Smith

​Kylor Smith is an Undergraduate Psychology Major at SIUE. He will be graduating in May of 2019 with his bachelor's and a minor in Biology. Kylor wants to pursue a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is currently employed at a local gym called IFC In Brighton, Illinois, where he's the assistant manager. He volunteers his time working with youth at an afterschool program and tutors throughout the week. Kylor likes to spend his free time exercising, playing the guitar, sketching, watching football, and being with friends and family. Kylor also enjoys going to events. such as concerts and professional sport games.

Lacie Hardesty 

​Lacie is an undergraduate Psychology major. She will be graduating in May of 2018 with her Bachelor's and a minor in Applied Communication Studies. Lacie wants to pursue a master's degree in either Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Clinical Child Psychology. She is currently employed at the Edwardsville YMCA. She was a summer camp counselor for two years and she is now the Recreational Sports Coordinator. When Lacie is not working or at school, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and puppy. Lacie also enjoys going to the gym or spending time at Table Rock Lake.

Mackenzie Harrison

​Mackenzie Harrison is an undergraduate Psychology major who is minoring in Chemistry. Following her graduation from SIUE in May 2018, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Adult Psychology.  Her main research interests include gender stereotypes in diagnoses, stress in work and academic environments, and relationships between psychopathology, health habits, and exercise. She is currently employed at Lenscrafters in Fairview Heights, Illinois.  She is a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority at SIUE. In her free time, she loves to run, read, watch movies, spend time with her family and friends, and volunteer at local animal shelters. 

Megan O'Loughlin

​Megan O'Loughlin received her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Business Administration from University of Nevada, Reno in May 2015. Her work in behavior analysis and social psychology labs has led her to focus on behavior and decision making in work settings. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at SIUE. Megan's research interests include leadership, work-life issues, and gender stereotypes in the workplace. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys event planning, spending time outdoors, and traveling to far flung destinations. 

Lauren Phillips

​Lauren Phillips received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Lindenwood University- Belleville in May of 2016. She recently began her Master's degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology at SIUE in the fall of 2017. Lauren volunteers on a Marketing Committee, participating in the creation of a student-run newsletter for the Industrial Organizational Psychology program. She possesses a wide array of research interests in the workplace, including discrimination, stereotypes, and motivation. Outside of academia, Lauren loves spending time with her family and friends, and playing with her two yellow labs. She enjoys attending events and trying different restaurants in St. Louis.

Meghan McClimon

Meghan McClimon received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Administration, and Organizational Science from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA in May 2016. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her primary research interests fall in the realms of employee selection, training and development, gender stereotypes, and workplace wellness. She is currently working for GrowOptimism, helping to design an optimism selection test and programs to train optimism in the workplace. In her free time, Meghan enjoys being active by playing sports, hiking, and traveling whenever she gets the chance. She loves reading, watching movies, eating good food, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.  

​Allison Bischoff

Allison Bischoff received her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2013. Prior to pursuing her Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at SIUE, Allison worked as a research assistant in a neuropsychology lab at WashU's School of Medicine. Her primary research focus has been obesity and behavioral and psychological outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes. However, Allison decided to change her career track from clinical psychology to I/O so she could explore psychological principles and theories in the workplace. She hopes to pursue research in women leadership, motherhood in the workplace, and sexual harassment. Outside of academia, Allison enjoys traveling to new states and countries, walking her mini-Golden Doodle in Forest Park, and watching reality TV to escape the real world. 

Maya Gann-Bociek

Maya Gann-Bociek received  her Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy in Spring, 2017. She recently began her Master's degree and Ph. D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Saint Louis University in August of 2017. Her primary research interests concern discrimination in the workplace, primarily focusing on racial, gender, sexual orientation, and religious equity. She is currently a graduate assistant for SLU, but when she is not working, she spends her free time finding live, local music, being active in the St. Louis automotive community, watching science fiction movies, playing with her cat, standard poodle, and husky,  and spending time with her loved ones.

Mallory Maves

Mallory Maves received her Bachelors degree  in Psychology with a minor in Art from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in December of 2013. She recently began her Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational  Psychology at SIUE in the Fall of 2015.  Mallory volunteers her time to academic research at SIUE, and remains heavily involved in research projects. Mallory has presented her research at multiple  conferences nation wide in various I/O related topics including: gender bias and stereotypes in the workplace, sexual  harassment,  employee selection, and student research.  Mallory is the adventurous type that can't stand a stationary lifestyle. She loves to try new things, and will never say no to a challenge or a new experience. She spends her free time doing yoga, hiking, camping, enjoying nature, and adding more things to her bucket list. ​

Anna (Nicki) Connolly

Nicki majored in Psychology and minored in business. Since graduation, she is  working towards a  Master's in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology at Elmhurst. She is interested in research with training techniques, motivation, and gender bias. She is a Human Resource specialist with the Illinois Army National Guard, and has been using the National Guard to improve her leadership skills. Whenever she is not studying for school or training with the Army, she likes to be outside either hiking or riding her bike, take part in her sorority's philanthropy events and also Psychology club events, and go to St. Louis Blue's hockey games.  ​

​Tori Mahassek

Tori Mahassek graduated in May of 2015 with a Bachelors degree in Speech Pathology, but has decided to change directions and pursue a degree in psychology instead. Since completing the required pre-requisites in spring of 2016, Tori as been accepted to SIUE's Master’s program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her research interests include internet-based recruitment and employee selection bias. She is currently employed at Early Explorations Too Daycare, but when she does not have her hands full of five one and a half year olds, you can find her spending time with her family and friends. She loves to watch and quote movies, volunteer at the Community Hope Center, and bring Pinterest to life!

Hollie Cocke

Hollie Cocke was a Psychology major minoring in Business and History. Since her graduation from SIUE in May 2016, she is  pursuing   a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has been accepted to SIUE's Master's Program. Her main research interests are gender stereotypes in the workplace, gender equity, and the women's leadership gap. She is currently working as an Intern at Bi-State Development Agency in St. Louis, MO. In her free time, she loves to watch movies, ride bikes, read, and spend time with family and friends.

Darian Overby 

Darian Overby is a Psychology major minoring in Criminal Justice and Anthropology.  After she graduates she looks forward achieving a Master's in Social Psychology. Her main interests are  divorce and the it's effects on children, mother and child relationships, along with research on postpartum depression. Her ideal job is to be a Guardian Ad litem, so she could help children and their families. When She's not attending class and studying she like to spend time outside, especially in the fall months.  She will jump to try new and exciting challenges or adventures especially with family and friends. She is passionate about St Louis Blues Hockey, and food! 

Emily Amesquita

She is a senior graduating in Fall 2014 with a degree in psychology and a minor in sociology. After graduation she hopes to get into an I/O psychology graduate program and later have a job in that field. In her spare time Emily likes to read and binge watch TV series. She loves to go on vacation and sit on the beach, but she hates the water and is terrified of jellyfish.  

Candace Meyer

Candace Meyer received her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in May of 2014. She is currently working full-time and plans to attend graduate school to obtain her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology next fall. Candace's research interests include self-esteem, LGBTQ identity development, therapist-client match, gender issues, and adolescent psychology. She remains involved in research at SIUE and has presented past research at the Midwestern Psychological Association's annual conference in May of 2014. In her spare time, Candace enjoys watching movies, trying different restaurants, and spending time with her new nieces and nephew.

Victoria Newcome

Victoria Newcome is graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a business administration minor.  She joined the workforce after she graduated in 2014 and interned with Duke Manufacturing for one year in  their  Human Resources department. During her time at Duke, Victoria worked on various  projects including performance evaluation, department research data, job analysis, and employee selection. Victoria recently accepted a job at Express Scripts as a Human  Resources Service Center  Assistant. Victoria  loves  to be active, try new things, and travel; although, she just as much loves to sit on the couch and watch movies and read all day long.

Tiffany Meglasa 

Tiffany Maglasang received dual degrees in Psychology and Spanish at SIUE in 2014. She currently is obtaining her Ph.D in Industrial Organizational Psychology at the University of Oklahoma. Tiffany has a diverse range of interests in areas such as: employee selection, training, and performance appraisal, preventing job burn-out and turnover, and increasing employees' motivation and job satisfaction. After receiving her Ph.D, Tiffany hopes to work at an I/O firm consulting businesses and in later life, possibly becoming a college professor. Outside of school, Tiffany enjoys spending her free time playing various games with her friends such as Laser Tag, Connect Four, Spoons, and UNO. ​

Ray "Tray" Wetherell

Ray “Tray” Wetherell is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.   Tray also currently works for Psychological Associates in St. Louis. His past research has focused on the affects dishonest behavior on self-concept as well as the challenges of white-collar crime in corporate finance. A non-traditional student, he chose psychology as a calling to help not only individuals but organizations as well after experiencing personal and organizational strife first hand.  Dedicated to helping, he works as volunteer for a charitable organization and uses his practical knowledge in assisting others though outreach. He plans and hopes on continuing his education into the Masters program at SIUE in 2014 by specializing in I/O Psychology.  Personally, Tray is an accomplished cook, and enjoys learning from those he meets. 

Rachel Stark

Rachel Stark is a sophomore majoring in both Psychology and Speech Language Pathology. She plans to attend a graduate program at SIUE in one of her two majors, on which she has not yet decided. Rachel is an avid equestrian and competes on SIUE’s Equestrian Team while also riding her own horse six days a week. She volunteers weekly at the Beverly Farm Equestrian Center. Rachel spends the remainder of her time cooking, working on campus, and commuting in her neon orange mustang. ​

Jennifer Johnson

​Jennifer Johnson is a Senior majoring in Psychology with an Asian Studies minor focusing in Chinese. After graduating she plans to attend a graduate program in I/O psychology. She is interested in diversity in the workplace and wants to specifically do research on the way employees of East Asian ethnicity are viewed by their coworkers. Jennifer enjoys singing & song writing, and also has a passion for learning both the Chinese and Korean languages.

Anna Taylor

Anna Taylor is a junior Psychology major with a minor in Speech Communication. After graduation, she hopes to attend a graduate program in Clinical Psychology to obtain her PhD. Outside of school, Anna enjoys bicycle riding, crafts, reading, movies, and food.

Alexa Knuth

​Alexa Knuth is an upcoming sophomore. She plans to major in exercise science with a psychology minor on a pre-med route. After graduation, Alexa hopes to go to D.O. school with her specialty in sports medicine. Her dream is to work with professional athletes. In her free time, she enjoys being outside and hanging out with her friends. 

Alyssa Gretak

Alyssa Gretak graduated from SIUE with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a Sociology minor. She is recently graduated from the  University of Dayton's clinical masters program. Her current research interests include psychopathy and topics in the field of forensic psychology. Her future plans are to pursue a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology and to work in a forensic or hospital setting with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness. Outside of academia Alyssa loves art and painting, watching movies, road trips, and being surrounded by friends. ​

Morgan Witzke

Morgan Witzke recently graduated from SIUE with a Master's in Social Work. She hopes to work in socio-economically challenged areas when she enters the field. Morgan writes, volunteers and spends time with her CRU and Inter Varsity friends when she is not in the classroom.

Holly Reed

​Holly Reed is currently in a Clinical Master's program  at Valpariso University.  Holly is an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers even though she is from Chicago.

Rosemary (Rosey) Morr

​Rosemary (Rosey) Morr was an active member of the research lab for two years and recently finished her Masters Degree in I/O psychology at SIUE. Rosey currently works for SunEdison in Maryland Heights  as an HRIS Analyst . Her research interests include ageism and sexism in relation to occupational decision-making. She aspires to further her education, hoping to obtain a doctorate in the near future. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and watching movies.

Lauren Murphy

​Lauren Murphy graduated from Auburn University  with a Master's Degree in Family Therapy. She enjoys watching the Boston Red Sox or the St. Louis Rams.

Ege Turen

Ege Turen is currently finishing her  I/O psychology Masters degree at SIUE. She recently accepted a position at ATS and a Talent  Management & Organizational Development Specialist.  In her spare time, Ege enjoys photography and traveling.

Tiffany Edwards

​Tiffany Edwards is a Business Administration Major with a concentration in human resource management and a Spanish minor. She will graduate in Spring 2013. Her goal is to obtain her master’s degree and work as a human resource professional. In her spare time she enjoys passive activities such as reading, watching movies, and relaxing with friends and family.

Monica Fosberg

​Monica Fosberg is currently a senior at SIUE with a major in psychology and a minor in criminal justice. Her goal is to get into graduate school and pursue a PhD in Clinical Child Psychology in order to work with at-risk youth.  In her free time from studying she enjoys spending time with her kids and husband and being an Air Force wife. She coaches kids football, floor hockey, soccer and more. She also enjoys photography.

Jordan Blackhurst

​Jordan Blackhurst is finishing up her Master's degree in  I/O at SIUE. Jordan has been an Associate Consultant at CMA for over a year. Jordan is interested in issues involving gender bias in the workplace. Jordan is currently an intern at Psychological Associates and the Treasurer of  SIUE’s Psychology Club. Outside of class Jordan enjoys reading and going to the gym.

Eric Hall

​Eric Hall completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.  He is currently applying to graduate programs to study social psychology.  His research interests are stereotyping and prejudice. Aside from his academic pursuits, he is a proud Whovian and True Blood fan.

Chelsie Abbett

​Chelsie Abbett is a Psychology major with a minor in Women's Studies.  She plans to attend SIUE's graduate program for I/O psychology. She hopes to become a consultant when she enters the field. Outside of school, she has a deep appreciation for the fine arts and loves to watch foreign films.

Kendra Will

Kendra Will is a Psychology major and Spanish minor. She will be graduating in May of 2012 and plans to continue on to graduate school. She hopes to receive her Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Kendra's ultimate goal is to become a board certified behavioral analyst working with children with autism.

Scarlett Meyer

​Scarlett Meyer graduated from SIUE with a Psychology major and Sociology minor. She is currently a second year of her Masters program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Roosevelt University. After receiving her Master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, she eventually hopes to continue her education to obtain her Doctorate. Scarlett wants to eventually work in the prison system as a Counselor.

Vonnie Hannon

Geraldine Hannon (Vonnie) graduated from SIUE with a double major in Psychology and Philosophy. She is finishing a year of public service as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Connections to Success in St. Louis. After her year as a VISTA, she plans to continue serving low-income families in St. Louis at connections to Success as a Grant Writer and pursue graduate school studying issues of social justice.

Ashlee Hitchcock

​Ashlee Hitchcock is a Psychology major with a minor in Studio Art.  She plans to attend SIUE's graduate Art Therapy program. She is also interested in studying Adlerian psychology. She only watches  Law and Order: Criminal Intent starring Vincent D'Onofrio. When she is not reading about psychology she loves to read dark, sarcastic and humorous books especially by Christopher Moore.

Kirsten Smith

​Kirsten Smith finished her Master's degree in the Clinical Adult Masters program here  at SIUE. Her educational goals are to obtain a Ph.D. in Counseling so that she may one day help others and in return tour the world. Rawr.