Divya is a first year Counseling Psychology Ph.D. student at Northeastern University. Before her doctoral studies, Divya attained her B.A. in Psychology at Boston University and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology at Boston College. Divya is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and facilitated individual and family therapy in community based settings with adolescents from historically underserved identities and communities in Boston. In conjunction with her clinical work, Divya engaged in research aimed at understanding adolescent critical conscientiousness development, Black men’s experience in group counseling and relationships, and Asian-American women’s experience of racial trauma in the workplace. 

Her broad research interests include BIPOC women's health and wellness, psychosocial impacts of racism, and other social justice/equity topics related to community-based resources and intervention. Divya finds joy in spending time with her family, traveling, and spending time in nature!

Christian currently works as a the CHANGE Lab coordinator. He assists with day to day administrative tasks as well as supports ongoing research projects in the lab. He joined the CHANGE Lab in 2021 after completing his undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin where he majored in psychology and minored in educational psychology. 

His research interests include engaging community partners to co-develop, implement, and disseminate evidence based practices that address mental health disparities among adolescents and young adults.  In his free time, he enjoys reading, working out, and playing video games. He is planning to matriculate into a Clinical Psychology PhD program in Fall 2024.

Anthony is currently working in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University. He is a first year ('27) with a major in health science and is on the pre-med track. 

Anthony's research interests include understanding how identity and adversity in Latinx communities affect health outcomes and how to develop interventions/resources for underrepresented communities that are affected by health inequities. When Anthony isn't busy with classes or research, he enjoys taking walks and exploring new places in Boston!

Cayla is currently working in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University as a health equity intern (HEI). Cayla is a third year ('25) with a major in health science.

Cayla's research interests include substance misuse as well as how trauma affects pediatric development and behavior and how art/music affects cognitive development and how it can be utilized as a form of rehabilitative medicine and healing. Cayla enjoys photography, fasion, music, and tarot reading. She is also a libra.

Gloria is currently working in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University. Gloria is a first year ('27) with a major in health science and is on the pre-med track.

Gloria's research interests include chronic health conditions in minorities as well as exploring substance abuse tendencies in minorities, women, and youth. Gloria also enjoys going to the gym, playing piano, and watching various television series. 

Jade is currently working in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University. Jade is a second year ('26) with a major in health science and a minor in human nutrition.

Jade's research interests include a variety of topics including children/adolescents, psychology, as well as movement and nutrition. Jade enjoys reading, going on walks, crocheting, baking, and traveling. 

Jaidene is currently working in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University as a Health Equity Intern (HEI). Jaidene is a third year ('25) majoring in health sciences and minoring in cultural anthropology. 

Jaidene's research interests include a variety of topics such as substance use and harm reduction as well as racial disparities in women's reproductive health. In her free time, Jaidene enjoys reading science fiction novels and crocheting. 

Lasya is completing her capstone project in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University. She is a senior ('24) with a major in health science and minor in biology. 

Her research interests are in women's health and intersectionality as well as the influence of childhood on anxiety. She is particularly interested in differences between siblings in terms of anxious tendencies. In her free time, Lasysa enjoys running, listening to music, and dancing.

Mia is currently working in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University as a health equity intern (HEI). Mia is a first year ('27) with a major in health sciences and minors in French and public health. 

Mia's research interests include researching HIV prevention and its effects on minoritized communities as well as how race and racism play into the health of different communities and what can be done to ensure equity and equality in those areas. Mia enjoys reading, shopping, and hanging out with friends. 

Vandya is currently working in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University as a health equity intern (HEI). Vandya is a third year ('25) with a major in health sciences and double minors in Spanish and cell and molecular biology. 

Vandya's research interests include examining disparities and social determinant of care in marginalized populations and understanding how to effectively utilize community-based research interventions in health equity efforts. In her free time, Vandya enjoys reading, swimming, and doing yoga. 

Laila is currently working in the CHANGE Lab at Northeastern University. Laila is a third year ('25) with a double major in health science and psychology and a minor in behavioral neuroscience.

Laila's research interests include several topics including mental health in adolescents and young adults, mental illnesses, substance use, and health disparities. Laila enjoys working out, listening to music, and trying new restaurants in her free time.