Our Team

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Resources for current team members, including poster preparation materials and workbooks, are available here.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Wei Siong Neo is an international student from Singapore and joined the lab in 2017 as a doctoral student in clinical psychological sciences under Dr. Kelleher’s mentorship. His research and clinical interests center on enhancing understanding and early detection of autism and associated neurodevelopmental and neurogenetic disorders. By integrating multimodal psychophysiological methodologies and detailed behavioral observations, he adopts biobehavioral approaches to examine and characterize core phenotypic features of autism and developmental disabilities. Wei Siong aspires toward conducting meaningful research that informs clinical interventions and promotes optimal outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental conditions and their families.

Eilis McLaughlin is a clinical psychology doctoral student in the under Dr. Kelleher's mentorship. She joined the lab in 2024 and is interested in researching the relationship and interaction between an infant and their caregivers. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2022 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences, and after graduation worked as a research coordinator at USC conducting research on the early detection of autism spectrum disorder. She plans to continue utilizing biobehavioral markers to better understand development in children with neurodevelopmental and neurogenetic disorders.

LABORATORY STAFF AND POST-DOCS

Veronika Vozka (Peskova), MS, started collaboration with Dr. Kelleher in 2020 through the PIIN Biosensors Project. Veronika joined the lab in 2021 as the Research Associate for the Wellbeing of Caregivers via Telehealth project. She earned her master’s degree in technology leadership and innovation from Purdue University. In her most recent role, Veronika is the Senior Clinical Research Associate on NIH‐funded multi‐ site R01 project WellCAST that uses personalized health technology to inform how to best remotely support caregivers and children with rare neurogenetic disorders. She is supporting the lead investigators in project design, deliverables and completion.

Lyndsey N. Graham is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Kelleher Lab at Purdue University. Dr. Graham's research centers on health and well-being for parents of children with complex health needs within hospital settings and beyond. Informed by her clinical work as a Certified Child Life Specialist, her research utilizes daily diaries and ecological momentary assessments to study intraindividual variability in well-being outcomes. Her primary role on Project WellCAST is to lead data dissemination efforts.

Kimberly Haskett joined the team in Spring 2023 as the Research Operations Administrator which is a fancy way of saying she does her best to keep the lab running smoothly and ensure that we have everything we need to support the families we work with. When not performing "lab mom" duties, Kim can be found hanging out with her college-age daughter, spending time with her close friends, or binge watching the latest shows.

Kaleb Emerson joined the lab as a senior in the spring semester of 2023. He is a research technician for the WellCAST team. After the completion of WellCAST, he plans to continue his education at graduate school for a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

Riley Naughton joined the lab as an undergraduate research assistant in the spring of 2023 for Project WellCAST. Now graduated with her degree in Psychology and minor in Human Development and Family Sciences, Riley is a research technician for the project, as well as PANDABox. Next year, she hopes to attend a Ph.D. program for School Psych with goals of working as a psychologist in schools, promoting mental health and early intervention. In her spare time she likes to watch documentaries and hangout on the back porch with her cat, Penny.

Eve Frank joined the lab as an undergraduate research assistant in the spring of 2023 for Project WellCAST. Since graduating with her degree in Psychology and minor in Human Development and Family Sciences, she works as a research technician for the project. After the completion of WellCAST, she plans to continue her education at graduate school for a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

UNDERGRADUATE LAB MEMBERS

Avery Brown joined the lab as a sophomore in the Spring of 2025. She works as a research assistant on the PANDABox team. She is currently working toward her degree in psychology. After earning her Bachelor's, she plans to go into a clinical psychology program. In her free time, Avery likes to read and cook.

Claudia DeLaney joined the lab as a junior in the fall semester of 2023. She is a psychological sciences major with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school to receive her PhD in clinical psychology specializing in neurodegenerative disorders. In the lab, she is involved with the WellCAST project.

Kaitlyn Gregerson joined the lab as a rising junior in the summer of 2023, working on Project WellCAST. She is currently working toward degrees in Psychology and Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology and conducts research under the mentorship of Dr. Kelleher as part of the Research-Focused Honors Program. After earning her Bachelor's, she plans to attend medical school.

Raegan Hackett joined the lab as a sophomore in the Spring of 2025. She works as a research assistant on the WellCAST team. She is currently working toward her degree in Neurobiology and Physiology. After earning her Bachelor's, she plans to attend graduate school for a PhD in Neuroscience or Cognitive Psychology. In her free time, Raegan likes to run, write, and spend time with friends.

Rachel Isaac is a current junior and joined the lab in Fall 2022. She is majoring in ecology, evolution, and environmental biology with a minor in American Sign Language. In the lab she works on behavioral coding for the PANDABox telehealth assessments. After Purdue, she hopes to attend a medical scientist program, working towards becoming a pediatric surgeon.

Ciana Lorentz joined the lab as a junior in the Spring of 2025. She works as a research assistant on the PANDABox team. She is currently working toward her degree in Psychological Sciences. After earning her Bachelor's, she plans to pursue medical school. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, and explore different cafes with friends!

Page Olson joined the lab as a junior in the Spring of 2025. They work as a research assistant on the WellCAST team. They are currently working toward their degree in psychological sciences & law and society. After earning their Bachelor's, they plan to earn their PsyD in Illinois. In their free time, they attend DIY emo shows, read high fantasy, and write music.

Alanna Xu joined the lab as a junior in the fall of 2023. She works as a research assistant on the WellCAST team. She is currently working toward a degree in psychological sciences and UX design. After earning her Bachelor’s, her goal is to attend medical school and become a psychiatrist.

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Adrien Senesac

PROJECT WELLCAST PEER COACHES

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GRADUATE AND STAFF LAB ALUMNI

Meagan Carrero, Research Operations Administrator
Gloria Dietz, Data Analyst
Katiana Estrada, PhD Student
Riley Felicicchia, Research Technician
Taylor Halligan, PhD Student
Lisa (Rague) Hamrick, PhD Student
Anita Panjwani, PhD Student
Tyra Protho, PhD Student
Elizabeth Salwitz, Research Technician
Christine Shin, Full-Time Staff
Maria Yanes, Research Technician

UNDERGRADUATE LAB ALUMNI

Omar Abdalla
Patricia Aguilar
Haley Aiken
Prathima Akella
Dina Al Ghabra
Faith Anthony
Maria Paula Armenta
Jacoba Babin
Parker Beckman
Sydney Bergeron
Natalie Bengert
Archita Birla
Claire Blake
Gabrielle Bonanno
Madison Brewer
Bella Bucklew
Gabby Butler
Antonella Campos Iannnacone
Kendal Clay
Elizabeth Cowden
Cameron Dartis
Mia Delvecchio
Vedant Desai
Jaiden Eastom
Gretchen Eifert
Allison Eisenhut
Shanzeh Faisal
Athena Fordwor
Eve Frank
Riley Frye
Akio Fujita
Priscilla Gallardo
Tessa Garwood
Sarah Gronceski
Lauren Grumbacher
Anna Guennel
Meredith Hasken
Maddie Holen
Samantha Howell
Joi Hunter
Zainab Husain
Abigail Jutt
Avery Kaplan
Emily Khoo
Doyoon Kim
Elizabeth Kincaid
Anna Kishnani
Kayla Kollmann
Emmi Kosteba
Ashwath Kumaravel
Yuexuan (Katherine) Lie
Julia Malek
Kelly Mathis
Anna Michalow
Elissa Monteiro
Breanna Martin-O'Dell

Grace McGloin
Aubrey McGuire
Nikita Miller
Sophia Mitchell
Alexis Morell
Julia Murray
Anne Nanninga
Riley Naughton
Anh Nguyen
Aubrey Quinn
Ainsley Regner
Emily Reyes
Georgia Robinson
Alyssa Rosenorn
Rebecca Patino
Cassidy Poynter
Nitya Prabhakar
Morena Pryor
Adalia Qazi
Alexander Rizzi
Juliann Rymarczyk
Jia Sahar
Kate Schrader
Allison Seeton
Saira Shah
Brianna Shannon
Liberty-Ann Shelton
Sanieh Sherrod
Joey Shin
Keith Simon
Delta Smith
Mary Margaret Smith
Lizzy Soller
Jacob Spicuzza
Morgan Swick
Amber Swint
Harold Paul Pey Tan
Ramaya Tummala
Emma Tompkins
Tania Pliego Torres
Arlyne Vargas
Fernando Vega
Halle Vincent
Frank Vitti
Jennifer Wallner
Casey Ward
Sophia Wetteroff
Danielle Wheeler
Paige Wojciechowski
Maria Yanes
Callie Zaborenko
Haley Zeri
Sherry Zhang
Ziyuan Zhang

OUR TEAM

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