Research Assistants
AMARI TURNER
Student Research Assistant
Amari (she/her/hers) is an undergraduate student at Xavier University of Louisiana. She is a psychology major with a double minor in sociology and Spanish. Amari hopes to pursue a PhD in clinical/ community psychology and is interested in research aimed to reduce racial and health disparities for the BIPOC community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, and listening to music.
KEVIN NARINE
Student Research Assistant
Kevin (he/him/his) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2018. He is a 1st year clinical psychology doctoral student at William James College. He is interested in culturally sensitive evidenced-based treatments for anxiety and trauma-related disorders. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys writing, hiking, and playing with his cat.
FRANCES GRACE HART
Research Assistant
Grace (she/her) is a recent graduate of Boston College, where she earned her BA in psychology. She hopes to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology and is interested in studying death attitudes and suicide. Outside of work, Grace enjoys reading, painting, and yoga.
IRELEE FERGUSON
Research Assistant
IreLee (she/her) graduated from Union College in 2021 with a B.S. in Neuroscience and joined the CARE Lab in June of 2022. IreLee hopes to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology. Her research interests surround maintenance factors of anxiety and the development of accessible, digital interventions. Outside of research, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, coaching basketball, hiking, reading, and doing yoga.
KAILYN FAN
Research Assistant and Clinical Research Coordinator
Kailyn (she/her) graduated from Stony Brook University in 2022 and joined the CARE Lab in June of 2022. She is also currently a clinical research coordinator for the Behavioral Health Partial Hospital Program at McLean. Kailyn hopes to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology and is interested in studying the efficacy of digital interventions for depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Outside of research, she enjoys playing violin and guitar, reading, and bike riding.
ZELDA MCGHEE
Student Research Assistant
Zelda (she/her) started out as a member of the pilot group for the MENTOR program between McLean and Bridgewater State University in 2022 and joined the CARE lab early 2023. She anticipates graduating with her bachelors in psychology from BSU in May of 2023 and is looking forward to applying and working as a research assistant after graduation. Zelda plans on applying for her Master’s in Public Administration or Policy in the future. While some of her interests include having and buying everything in the color pink, going to museums, and watching Disney movies, her life passions are reading and being a life time learner.
GABRIELA KOVARSKY ROTTA
Research Assistant
Gabriela (Gabi, she/her) graduated from Williams College in June of 2023 with a B.A. in psychology and English. She comes to the CARE Lab with a special interest in child psychology, hoping to eventually work with young populations after pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology. When Gabi is not at work, she can usually be found wandering around while listening to a podcast or an audiobook.
KOBE HUYNH
Research Assistant
Kobe (he/him) graduated from the University of San Diego in May 2023 with a B.A. in Psychology and joined the CARE Lab in July of 2023. His research interests include parent-child interactions, evidence-based interventions, and supporting marginalized communities in accessing mental health treatments. Outside of the lab, he can be seen at SoulCycle, spending time with friends and family, or exploring the city!
LAYLA OUBSSIS
Student Research Assistant
Layla (she/her/hers) is a junior at Boston College studying Psychology and English. Some of her research interests lie in parent-child dynamics in communities of color, effective interventions for student anxiety in educational settings, and the impact of early childhood trauma in BIPOC communities on mental health outcomes. Layla hopes to pursue a doctoral degree in Clinical Child Psychology. In her free time she loves to bake, read, watch all kinds of movies, and especially go shopping!