Postdoctoral Fellow & Ph.D Students

Michael Mullarkey, Ph.D.​

Michael (he/him/his) completed a BA/MA in Clinical Psychology at American University and then worked as a research assistant at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s Medical School. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology at University of Texas at Austin and completed his predoctoral psychology internship at Stony Brook University. His current projects are focused on translating symptom-level findings into scalable, targeted interventions for psychopathology.

E-mail: michael.mullarkey@stonybrook.edu
Links: Google Scholar | Twitter

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Mallory Dobias, B.S.

Mallory (she/her/hers) is a second-year Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Stony Brook University. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Psychology. Her primary research interests include evaluating and improving the treatment of internalizing symptoms in youth, particularly symptoms of self-injury and suicidality. She plans to (1) identify at-risk youth who are less likely to access traditional mental health treatments, (2) develop brief, scalable interventions, and (3) implement these interventions within accessible community settings.

E-mail: mallory.dobias@stonybrook.edu
Links: CV 

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Jenna Sung, B.A.

Jenna (she/her/hers) is a second-year Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Stony Brook University. Jenna graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Educational Studies. Her primary research goal is to increase access to mental health treatment by testing and disseminating accessible, scalable interventions that can address multiple level barriers to care. Jenna also aims to maximize the impact of this research by engaging with policy level work. 


E-mail: jenna.sung@stonybrook.edu
Links: CV

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Isaac Ahuvia, B.A.

Isaac (he/him/his) is a first-year Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Stony Brook University. Isaac graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Sociology in 2016. Since that time, he has worked at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the University of Chicago Poverty Lab. He is interested in the relationship between individuals' beliefs about mental health and their mental health outcomes, and hopes to identify interventions that leverage mindsets to improve mental health in accessible, scalable ways.

E-mail: isaac.ahuvia@stonybrook.edu
Links: Website

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Riley McDanal, B.A.

Riley (she/her/hers) is a first-year Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Stony Brook University. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Psychology, where she studied idiographic mental health data. Riley is interested in potential data-driven changes in the classification and treatment of mental health problems. Her current research interests include HiTOP, transdiagnostic interventions, and possible connections between the two. Riley is also a student in Dr. Nick Eaton's lab and is co-mentored by Drs. Schleider and Eaton.

E-mail: riley.mcdanal@stonybrook.edu
Links: Website 

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Jenny Shen, M.A.

Jenny (she/her/hers; they/them/theirs) is a second-year Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Stony Brook University. They graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.S. in Psychology and received an M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. Jenny's research interests include (1) elucidating the impact of minority stress on mental health disparities among gender and sexual minorities, racial and ethnic minorities, and their intersections; (2) ameliorating the effects of such minority stressors through accessible, transdiagnostic interventions; and (3) identifying potential implications for policy. Jenny is also a student in Dr. Nick Eaton's lab and is co-mentored by Drs. Schleider and Eaton.

E-mail: jenny.shen@stonybrook.edu

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​Dr. Schleider will be reviewing applications for new clinical psychology Ph.D. students for the 2021-2022 academic year. More information about Stony Brook University's clinical psychology doctoral program is available here, and more information about applying to join the Lab for Scalable Mental Health as a Ph.D. student is available here.

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M.A. Students

​Aijia Yao

​​Aijia (she/her/hers) graduated from Stony Brook University in 2020 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Japanese Studies. She currently volunteers as a Crisis Counselor at a local crisis hotline and also leads the Psychology Peer Mentoring Program at Stony Brook University. Aijia embraces a great passion in supporting adolescents and young adults with mental illnesses and therefore led to a dual interest in both counseling and research. Her main research interests include (1) key elements of successful short-term interventions; (2) family education and awareness as a part of interventions. In the future, Aijia plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. 

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Lab Coordinators

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​Sharon Chen, B.S.E.

Sharon (she/her/hers) is a Lab Coordinator in the Lab for Scalable Mental Health. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2019 with a B.S.E. in materials science and engineering with a secondary major in Psychology and a minor in Business Management. Her research interests include resilience, anxiety and mood disorders in adolescents, and effective treatment options. She hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

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​Julia Fassler, B.A.

​​Julia (she/her/hers) is a Lab Coordinator for the Lab for Scalable Mental Health. She graduated from Hofstra University in 2018 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Disability Studies. She is interested in researching scalable interventions for families of adolescents with anxiety. In the future, Julia intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

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Chantelle Roulston, B.A.

Chantelle (she/her/hers) graduated from Stony Brook University in 2020 with her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology. She is a research fellow with the iSchool Inclusion Institute as well as a member of Psi Chi. She is passionate about working with young adults, having spent three summers as a camp counselor. Chantelle hopes to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology and work with adolescents in the future.
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​Akash Shroff, B.S.

Akash (he/him/his) is a Lab Coordinator for the Lab for Scalable Mental Health. He graduated from Stony Brook University in 2020 with a B.S. in Business Management and a minor in Chemistry. His years of work with children and adolescents at a socio-spiritual organization has led him to be interested in the behaviors and attitudes of young people. He hopes to pursue a MD/PhD program after graduation and aspires to a career in pediatrics and psychology research.

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Research Assistants

​Shreya Addepalli

​​Shreya (she/her/hers) is a freshman at Stony Brook University double majoring in Psychology and Globalization Studies & International Relations. She has long been passionate about advocacy for and engagement with under-talked about issues.  Her experiences as a South Asian American have exposed her to the mental health access gap and the stigma associated with meaningful action. Shreya is currently a Peer Reviewer at the Stony Brook Young Investigators Review (SBYIR) and serves as a volunteer tutor for K-12 students. She hopes to attend graduate school.

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​Nadine Areikat

​Nadine (she/her/hers) is a sophomore at Stony Brook University pursuing a double major in Biology and Psychology. She is a resident assistant, an undergraduate college fellow, and president of Friends of MSF at SBU. These experiences, as well as shadowing in the emergency department of Stony Brook University Hospital, sparked her passion for advocating for mental health in youths. She strives to bridge the gap in healthcare and expand the availability of mental health services. Nadine is also a student in Dr. Komatsu’s orthopaedic research lab and hopes to pursue a medical degree.

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Bailey Campbell​
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Bailey (she/her/hers) is a junior at Stony Brook University studying biology with a concentration in developmental genetics. She has a minor in both chemistry and health and wellness. She is an EMT on the Stony Brook campus, and this involvement sparked a dedication for helping her peers in any way that she can. Bailey has always had a passion for helping others with mental illnesses and has become involved in programs on campus such as Red Watch Band, Green dot, and QPR which have helped her to pursue that passion.

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​Jody Huie

​​Jody (she/her/hers) is a junior at Stony Brook University and is currently pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. She is the President of Sigma Beta Honor Society and was the Secretary for University Scholars' Council. After shadowing a pediatrician working in the  Pediatric Emergency Department at Kings County Hospital, Jody became passionate about learning about the different opportunities and support available for youths facing mental illnesses. She hopes to attend graduate school in the future.

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​Kailyn Fan

​​Kailyn (she/her/hers) is a junior at Stony Brook University majoring in psychology with a minor in journalism and China studies. She is public relations officer for the Psychology Student Alliance and sophomore representative for the Honors College Student Advisory Board. Her experience as a crisis hotline volunteer at Suffolk County’s Response Crisis Center helped shape her interest in improving youth access to mental health services and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Kailyn is currently working towards completing an honors thesis through the psychology honors program. In the future, Kailyn hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

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​Elden Flores

​​Elden (he/him/his) is a junior and the Vice President of the Psi Chi chapter at Stony Brook. He is double majoring in Psychology and Sociology with experience in Industrial Organizational Psychology as well as Chemical and Molecular Engineering. His personal experiences during his Study Abroad program in rural northern India and the Himalayas have led to his interest in the importance of treatment accessibility. Currently, Elden is pursuing his Psychology Honors Thesis in the Lab. In the near future, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology to practice personalized mental illness interventions that incorporate novel Telehealth methods to raise accessibility to mental health services.

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​Lucy Gordon

​​Lucy (she/her/hers) is a senior at Stony Brook University majoring in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies with a minor in Biology. She is a resident assistant and an undergraduate coordinator with Stony Brook’s Center for Civic Justice. Through both of these experiences, as well as her experience working with young students at the summer program the GO Project, she has found a passion for working with young people to navigate both personal and systemic barriers to social and emotional well being. In the future, Lucy hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and conduct research as well as practice. 

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​Anna Guo

​​Anna (she/her/hers) is a junior at Stony Brook University. She is a Health Sciences major with a specialization in Public Health and is interested in pursuing medical school. Anna is the event coordinator of Sigma Beta Honor Society and a volunteer at the Stony Brook University Hospital in the Emergency Department. Her personal experiences as a first-generation Asian American has allowed her to develop a passion for advocating for mental health awareness and raising accessibility in order to defeat the stigma against seeking help.

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​Laura Jans

Laura (she/her/hers) is a junior at Stony Brook University pursuing a major in psychology with minors in chemistry and biology.  Working as a camp counselor for 4 summers helped her realize that she is passionate about working with children and finding ways to help them cope with difficult times in their lives.  On campus, she has been fortunate to volunteer with children through organizations such as Project Sunshine and Camp Kesem.  In the future, she hopes to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology and work with adolescents.

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​Rinchen Lama

​Rinchen (he/him/his) is a freshman on the pre-medical track at Stony Brook University pursuing a major in Psychology. His experience tutoring 4th and 5th graders helped him discover his passion for helping children and with the time he spent as a volunteer at a nursing home and hospital, he was able to discover an interest in learning about mental health and treatment accessibility. Currently, Rinchen either wants to pursue a medical degree to become a pediatrician or go on to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

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Ashley Larose

Ashley (she/her/hers) is a junior at Stony Brook University. She is a Psychology B.A. major with a concentration in Africana Studies. She is currently a member of the First Generation Women in STEM program here at Stony Brook. Ashley has a strong interest in mental health in underserved, particularly Black and other minority, communities. Following graduation she has hopes of pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology and using her credentials to help provide those in the communities that need it most the proper mental health care services and resources.

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​Colette Lopez

Colette (she/her/hers) is a senior at Stony Brook University pursuing a major in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. She is a registration support assistant for the Undergraduate Colleges Advising Office, as well as a teaching assistant for an upper-division Psychology course. Through these experiences, in addition to volunteering in the Surgical Oncology department at Stony Brook University Hospital, Colette has fostered her interests in mental health advocacy. In the future, she hopes to pursue an MD program and continue research in the field of psychology.

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Angeles Paucar

Angeles (she/her/hers) is a senior at Stony Brook University majoring in Biology and minoring in Studio Art. During her time at Stony Brook, she volunteers with children facing medical challenges through Project Sunshine. She also volunteers at a therapeutic riding center for children with mental and physical disabilities. Through this involvement, Angeles gained an interest in learning about youth with mental illnesses and treatment accessibility. In the future, Angeles hopes to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant and continue to give back to her community.

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​​Anastasia Philippopoulos
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Anastasia (she/her/hers) is a sophomore at Stony Brook University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Writing. She is currently the Business Manager and Treasurer of WUSB 90.1FM, the host of a radio talk show called “Mixed Nuts” that discusses music and mental health advocacy, and has worked in an infectious disease laboratory for the past year. In addition, her experience as an intern at Interborough Developmental & Consultation Center in Brooklyn strengthened her passion for psychology and desire to help develop clinical interventions for youths struggling with mental illness. Accordingly, Anastasia hopes to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology after graduating from Stony Brook University.

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​Michael Shamouil
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​Michael (he/him/his) is a junior at Stony Brook University. He is a Psychology major and Professional Writing minor with the aim of becoming a dentist in the future. Michael has been involved on-campus as a tutor at the Writing Center and as the lead teaching assistant for the Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Sequence. Michael's involvement as an educator and advocate, for students and patients alike, has inspired him to encourage growth and support for various communities locally and internationally. This interest has recently led Michael to establish an international campaign which works to academically support students in Iran. 

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​Michael Sugarman, M.A.

​​Michael (he/him/his) received his M.A. in Psychology from Hunter College in 2019 after receiving his B.S. in Integrative Neuroscience from Binghamton University in 2017. His main research interests are: the use of a symptom-level approach to develop more personalized and effective treatments for mood and anxiety disorders; and how single session interventions can be integrated into these treatments. Michael plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

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​Isha Trivedi
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​Isha (she/her/hers) is a sophomore at Stony Brook University and is double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. Her personal experiences as an assistant teacher in a daycare center and stigmas in her own culture have allowed her to develop a passion for mental health, especially in adolescents. Isha aspires to acquire a medical degree and become a psychiatrist to continue in the fight for mental health treatment, accessibility, and awareness in the future.

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​Aleta Thomas

Aleta (she/her/hers) is a junior on the pre-medical track at Stony Brook University pursuing a major in Health Science. Her experience working with autistic children and young adults throughout high school has driven her passion for community outreach and support for youth facing mental illnesses and challenges. Aleta hopes to go to medical school after graduation and continue to volunteer within her community.  

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​Yuqian Zheng

Yuqian (she/her/hers) is a freshman at Stony Brook University and is currently pursuing a major in Biology. Her experience as a teacher assistant, camp counselor, and a street ambassador for the NYCDOT has allowed her to develop a passion for communicating with youth and shaped her interest in learning about mental health and the role of intervention strategies in prevention and recovery. After graduation, she plans on pursuing a medical degree with the hopes of becoming a pediatrician.

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​Lab Alumni

Former Master's Students:

Amanda Bianco (2019-2020)
Renee Gilbert (2019-2020)
Bianca Rosenberg​ (2019-2020)
Jacquelyn Marriott (2018-2019)
Charlotte Palmer (2018-2019)
Shreya Sheth (2019)

Former undergraduate RAs:

Lauren Edwards
​Carolyn Lorenzi
​Astrid Cousins