Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program Students
Clinical Psychology Master’s Program Students
Kaitlyn Daleandro is a second-year student in UCFs clinical psychology master’s program on the research thesis track. She is currently working with Dr. Renk to study factors that mitigate the relationship between parents with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their children’s behavior problems. Specifically, she is interested in looking at protective and compensatory experiences (PACEs) that buffer the negative impacts of ACEs, and potentially impact the development of positive parenting behaviors. She hopes to continue researching in this field and earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Madison Verdone is a graduate student in the Understanding Young Children and Families lab. Her primary interests include adverse childhood experiences, child maltreatment, and parenting behaviors, especially within marginalized populations. Before pursuing her master’s degree in clinical psychology at UCF, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from the University of Florida. After graduation, she plans to advance to a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology to further her research with children and families.
