Kendal Allen
Undergraduate Research Assistant
B.S. in Health Sciences, Pre-Clinical
Kendal recently graduated from the University of Central Florida in December of 2019. She aspires to go to medical school and is currently taking time to study for the MCAT while volunteering in the Winnie Palmer NICU and in the PeRL lab. After taking the MCAT, she plans on working on her medical school applications and applying to various jobs in the healthcare field to gain more medical experience.
Nikki Anne Ballelos
Undergraduate Research Assistant
B.S. Biomedical Sciences (In progress)
Nikki Anne Ballelos is currently a junior studying biomedical sciences to pursue a career in the medical field to become a doctor. Nikki Anne is interested in the performance of human attention and behavior in addition to the human body systems and hopes to attend medical school after graduation from UCF.
Israel Castellanos
Undergraduate Research Assistant
B.S. in Psychology
Israel is a recent graduate from the Psychology program at UCF. Israel will begin a Master’s degree in Human Factors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this Spring (2021). He joined the PeRL team in the summer of 2018, while also working full-time for a major healthcare provider. His current research interests consist of vigilance, attention, and motivation.
Lesly Corona
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Juan Echeverri
Undergraduate Research Assistant
B.S. in Psychology (In progress)
Minor: Cognitive Science
Juan is a current senior in the Psychology program with a Neuroscience track. I would like to enter a Doctoral Program in Cognitive Neuroscience and continue pursuing my research interests. I am currently working on an honors in the major study dealing with motivation, specifically self-determination-theory. My current research interests consist of memory, attention and motivation.
Trevor Gamble
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michaela Hagerty-Koller
Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant
B.S. Psychology
Michaela graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2019. She intends to pursue a Ph.D program in Clinical Psychology and is currently in the interview process. She plans to specialize in adolescent psychology, and further research on treatment plans for addiction and mood disorders in at-risk youth populations.
Lindsey Lane
Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant
B.S. Psychology
Minor: Cognitive Science
Lindsey recently graduated from the University of Central Florida in May of 2018. She currently works at the Mental Health Association of Central Florida as a Reflections Program Director and plans to attend graduate school in the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her research interests include job satisfaction, organizational development and leadership/management.
Samantha McCune
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Sarah Miklos
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Grace Morton
Undergraduate Research Assistant
B.S. in Health Sciences with a Pre-Clinical Focus (In progress)
Minor in Diversity and Social Inequality
Grace is a junior at UCF, pursuing a career as a primary care physician. She joined the PeRL group in the beginning of 2019, while also working as a teaching assistant for Human Physiology. Her favorite TV show is White Collar and her favorite movie is Good Will Hunting.
Jessalyn Perez
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jacob Stephens
Undergraduate Research Assistant
B.S. Psychology (In progress)
Trinity Summers
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Vivian Tanner
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Johanna Rose Villadarez
Undergraduate Research Assistant
B.S. Biology- PreHealth Professional (In progress)
Minor: Music (In progress)
Minor: Medical Anthropology (In progress)
Johanna Rose is a junior at UCF pursing a B.S. in Biology with intentions to attend medical school. Her current research interests include the role of charity work in the social economy of host communities and behavioral healthcare for the rural youth. She works with local schools, clinics, and nonprofits with a focus on educational opportunities for students with chronic conditions.
Madison Wagoner
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Emily Woolhiser
Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant
B.S. Biomedical Sciences
Minor: History