Avryel is an undergraduate senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Queer Studies and Human Sexuality. Their research focuses on the intersection of queer and racial identity, particularly within transgender and non-binary communities. They completed a research project asking the question “Do personality traits (openness, perspective-taking) along with life satisfaction predict gender-fluidity among bisexual+ adults.” This project was then later given as a speech. As time went by, Avryel developed a passion for the research process and aims to pursue a career in clinical psychology. 

Hannah is an undergraduate double majoring in Psychology and Gender & Women’s Studies with a deep passion to exploring the intersections of mental health, identity, and social systems. Her research focuses on the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals to examine how inequities and familial dynamics impact psychological outcomes across diverse contexts. At her first research conference, Hannah presented a study investigating resilience, queer family support, and internalized binegativity, and was proud to be recognized with first place in her group as the project’s first author. Driven by a passion for equity and inclusion, she is dedicated to contributing to psychological research in ways that inform affirmative policy and advance culturally responsive interventions. As a member of the QTPIE Lab, Hannah is committed to conducting meaningful research that uplifts often overlooked voices and helps move the field toward more inclusive practices.