Celia Roberto, B.A.
Celia Roberto graduated from Vanderbilt University in May 2024 with a B.A in Psychology. She is a Clinical Research Assistant with Dr. Anastacia Kudinova on the Teen Mind Study and Teens’ Attitudes Toward Self Study. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on teen suicide prevention and risk. In her free time, Celia enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Email: celia_roberto@brown.edu
Sarah Cunningham, B.S.
Sarah Cunningham graduated with degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology from Virginia Tech in 2024. She works as a Clinical Research Assistant with Dr. Jennifer Wolff and a Psychology Assistant at Bradley Hospital. Sarah is specifically interested in the psychopathology and neurobiology of internalizing disorders in children and adolescents. She loves spending time outdoors, reading, trying to complete crossword puzzles, and spending time with her loved ones.
Email: sarah_cunningham1@brown.edu
Elle Zelakiewicz, B.S.
Elle Zelakiewicz graduated from The Ohio State University in 2024 with Honors Research Distinction in Psychology. She works as a Clinical Research Assistant for Dr. Jennifer Wolff and Dr. Anthony Spirito at Rhode Island and Bradley Hospital. Elle plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. In her spare time, Elle enjoys baking cupcakes, puzzling, and spending time in the sun.
Email: elle_zelakiewicz@brown.edu
Andrea Torres Lopez, B.A.
Andrea is a bilingual clinical research assistant in Dr. Yovanska Duarte-Velez InVita lab. She graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2022 with a BA in Psychology. She is interested in pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology to continue working in the development and implementation of culturally sensitive evidence-based treatments for mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and suicidality for the Latine/Hispanic community. Additionally, she aspires to become a bilingual clinical psychologist to serve Latine/Hispanic youth and their families. Her overarching goal is to reduce the mental health stigma and promote overall well-being within the Latine/Hispanic community.
Email: andrea_torres_lopez@brown.edu
Caroline Reid, B.A.
Caroline Reid graduated with a B.A. in Non-Governmental Organizations and Social Change from the University of Southern California in 2022, and a Psychology Certificate from Columbia University in 2024. She is a Clinical Research Assistant with Drs. Jennifer Wolff and Anthony Spirito on the Safe Steps Study. She plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on child and adolescent emotion dysregulation and self-harm and suicide risk.
Email: caroline_reid@brown.edu
Maya O’Kelly, B.S.
Maya O’Kelly graduated with a B.S. in Human Biology & Society and a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in June 2024. She works as a Clinical Research Assistant at Bradley Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital with Drs. Jennifer Wolff and Tony Spirito on their respective studies focused on suicidality. Maya hopes to attend medical school with interests in pediatrics and psychiatry.
Email: maya_okelly@brown.edu
Eileen Salazar Vega, B.A.
Eileen Salazar Vega graduated from Johns Hopkins University in May 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology, earning departmental honors, and a B.A. in Behavioral Biology. She works as a bilingual Clinical Research Assistant on the Safe Steps study under Drs. Jeniffer Wolff and Anthony Spirito, but spends most of her time assisting with the JJ COPES study, under Drs. Kathleen Kemp and Jennifer Wolff. Eileen is interested in exploring how skills in social-emotional development and mental health support systems provided in K12 schools impact the psychological well-being and safety of students experiencing psychological distress. She plans to pursue a PhD in School or Clinical Psychology.
Email: eileen_salazar_vega@brown.edu
Olivia Vezina, B.A.
Olivia Vezina is a Clinical Research Assistant working with Dr. Anthony Spirito and Dr. Jennifer Wolff. She graduated from Stonehill College in 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Theatre Arts. Olivia plans to pursue doctoral studies in clinical psychology, with a research focus on comorbid conditions in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Email: olivia_vezina@brown.edu
Ana Lopez Almanzar, B.A.
Ana Lopez Almanzar earned her B.A. in Psychology and Global Affairs from the University of Notre Dame in May 2025. She currently works as a Clinical Research Assistant with Dr. Jennifer Wolff and Dr. Yovanska Duarte-Velez, and as a Psychology Assistant at Bradley Hospital. Ana plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on trauma and resilience in underserved Latinx communities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography, and exploring visual art.