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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Program

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  • About
    • Program Overview
    • SDSU
    • UC San Diego
    • Equity & Diversity
      • Diversity Statement
      • JDP Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee
    • Committees
      • Program Committees
      • Student Council
    • Community
      • SDSU Psychology Clinic
    • Give
  • People
    • Contact Us
    • Program Administration
    • Program Faculty
    • Practicum Supervisors
    • Doctoral Students
  • Academics
    • Degree Learning Outcomes
    • Major Areas of Study
    • Clinical Practicum
    • Course Catalog
  • Research
    • Facilities & Centers
    • Research and Clinical Training
    • Student First-Authored Publications
  • Admissions
    • Selection Process
    • What We Consider for a Competitive Application
    • How to Apply
    • Faculty Mentorship
    • Financial Support
    • Admission FAQs
    • Student Admissions, Outcome, and Other Data
  • Student Life
    • Basic Needs Resources
    • Community/Cultural Centers
    • Financial Aid & Scholarships
    • Graduate Affairs
    • Graduate Housing
    • Student Accommodations
    • Student Health & Well-Being
  • Student Handbook
    • Student Handbook Table of Contents
    • Mentor-Student Guide
    • Academics
      • Registration
      • Classes / Sample Curriculum
      • Cognitive Psychology Requirement
      • Statistics and Research Design
      • Emphasis in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
      • Emphasis in Quantitative Methods
      • Master’s Degrees
        • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
        • Master of Public Health*
      • Class Attendance
      • Grades
      • Transcripts
      • Change in Major Area of Study
      • Waiving Courses
      • Grievances
      • Grounds for Dismissal
      • Student Records
    • Program Requirements
      • Program Milestone Checklist/Timelines
      • Major Areas of Study Specific Training
      • Guidance Committee
      • Second Year Project
      • Comprehensive Exams
        • Clinical Comprehensive Exam
        • Behavioral Medicine Comprehensive Exam
        • Experimental Psychopathology Comprehensive Exam
        • Neuropsychology Comprehensive Exam
      • Dissertation
      • Advancement to Candidacy
      • Internship
      • Graduation
      • After Graduation
    • Financial Information
      • Funding and Benefits
      • Tuition and Fees
      • Establishing Residency
      • International Students
      • Financial Aid
      • Incentive Awards & Program Support
      • Travel Funds
    • Professional Issues
      • Ethical Standards/Professional Behavior
      • Where Do You Go When You Have A Problem, Question, Concern, or Complaint?
      • Policy on Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest
      • Representation of Your Affiliation
      • Public Representation
      • Best Practices for Protecting Your Privacy
      • Membership in APA
      • Outside Employment
      • Requests to Spend Time Off-Site
    • Research
      • Research Training
      • Human Subjects/IRB
    • Clinical Practicum
      • Practicum Placements
      • Accruing Clinical Hours in the Context of Research Activities
      • Supervision
      • Tracking Clinical Hours
      • Integrated Reports
      • Practicum Grades
      • Policy on Working with Diverse Clients/Patients
    • Teaching Experience
      • Procedures
      • Prerequisites
    • JDP Student Awards
    • Campus Resources
      • Student Portals
      • Campus ID Cards
      • Keys
      • Mailboxes
      • E-Mail Accounts
      • Change of Address
      • Parking
      • Libraries
      • Copier Use
      • Leave of Absence
    • JDP Forms
      • JDP-2 Form
      • JDP-3 Form
      • JDP-4 Form
      • JDP-5 Form
      • Second Year Project Cover Sheet
      • Dissertation Proposal Defense Announcement
      • Final Dissertation Defense Announcement
      • Spring Student Evaluation
      • Individual Development Plan (IDP)
      • MPH Interest Form
    • JDP SharePoint

Doctoral Students

First Name Last Name Suffix Student Entry Year Major Area of Study Mentor Name
Lauren McBride B.A. Lauren McBride, B.A. 2024 Experimental Psychopathology Colin Depp, Ph.D.
Bess Bloomer B.A. Bess Bloomer, B.A. 2024 Neuropsychology Ruth Carper, Ph.D.
Olivia Woodson B.S. Olivia Woodson, B.S. 2024 Experimental Psychopathology Nader Amir, Ph.D.
Veronica Szpak M.Sc. Veronica Szpak, M.Sc. 2024 Neuropsychology Natasha Wade, Ph.D
Lakshmi Chennapragada M.A. Lakshmi Chennapragada, M.A. 2024 Experimental Psychopathology Sylvanna Vargas, Ph.D.
Caitlin Terao B.A. Caitlin Terao, B.A. 2024 Neuropsychology Kelsey Thomas, Ph.D.
Tamara Wachsman B.A. Tamara Wachsman, B.A. 2024 Experimental Psychopathology Leslie Morland, Ph.D.
Jake Rattigan B.A. Jake Rattigan, B.A. 2024 Neuropsychology Thomas Marcotte, Ph.D. / Igor Grant, M.D.
Keegan Buch B.A. Keegan Buch, B.A. 2024 Behavioral Medicine Keith Horvath, Ph.D.
Ifunanya (Ify) Ezimora B.A. Ifunanya (Ify) Ezimora, B.A. 2024 Experimental Psychopathology Miguel Villodas, Ph.D.
Em Chakkour M.A. Em Chakkour, M.A. 2024 Behavioral Medicine Aaron Blashill, Ph.D.
Carlos Araujo-Menendez B.S. Carlos Araujo-Menendez, B.S. 2023 Neuropsychology Ariana Stickel, Ph.D.
Laurel Benjamin B.S. Laurel Benjamin, B.S. 2023 Experimental Psychopathology Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D.
Alex Boxberger B.S. Alex Boxberger, B.S. 2023 Neuropsychology Annika Linke, Ph.D.
Allison Boyar B.S. Allison Boyar, B.S. 2023 Behavioral Medicine Kerri Boutelle, Ph.D.
Victoria Chentsova M.S. Victoria Chentsova, M.S. 2023 Neuropsychology Mariana Cherner, Ph.D. / Igor Grant, M.D.
Eduardo Hernandez-Mozo B.S. Eduardo Hernandez-Mozo, B.S. 2023 Behavioral Medicine Jessica McCurley, Ph.D., MPH
Alison O'Daffer B.A. Alison O'Daffer, B.A. 2023 Behavioral Medicine Cinnamon Bloss, Ph.D.
Alyson Randall B.A. Alyson Randall, B.A. 2023 Experimental Psychopathology Aaron Blashill, Ph.D.
Ilyssa Silverman B.S. Ilyssa Silverman, B.S. 2023 Neuropsychology Elizabeth Twamley, Ph.D.
Noah Stapper M.S. Noah Stapper, M.S. 2023 Experimental Psychopathology Zafiris 'Jeff' Daskalakis, M.D., Ph.D. / Cory Weissman, M.D.
Joy Stradford M.S. Joy Stradford, M.S. 2023 Neuropsychology Erin Sundermann, Ph.D. / Sarah Banks, Ph.D.
Angelina Van Dyne M.A. Angelina Van Dyne, M.A. 2023 Behavioral Medicine Lisa Eyler, Ph.D.
Everett Delfel M.A. Everett Delfel, M.A. 2022 Neuropsychology Joanna Jacobus, Ph.D.
Sarah Dembling B.S. Sarah Dembling, B.S. 2022 Neuropsychology Tristen Inagaki, Ph.D.
Jackelyne Garcia M.A. Jackelyne Garcia, M.A. 2022 Behavioral Medicine Elva Arredondo, Ph.D.
Miya Gentry M.A. Miya Gentry, M.A. 2022 Experimental Psychopathology Barton Palmer, Ph.D.
Deepa Manjanatha M.S., MPH Deepa Manjanatha, M.S., MPH 2022 Behavioral Medicine Cinnamon Bloss, Ph.D.
Morgan Marvin-Caudle B.A. Morgan Marvin-Caudle, B.A. 2022 Experimental Psychopathology Jessica Bomyea, Ph.D.
Heidy Mendez-Rodriguez B.A. Heidy Mendez-Rodriguez, B.A. 2022 Behavioral Medicine Gregory Talavera, M.D., Ph.D. / Linda Gallo, Ph.D.
Maximo Prescott M.S., MPH Maximo Prescott, M.S., MPH 2022 Behavioral Medicine Jessica Montoya, Ph.D.
Miranda Snow B.A. Miranda Snow, B.A. 2022 Behavioral Medicine Leslie Morland, Ph.D.
Jacqueline Soja B.A. Jacqueline Soja, B.A. 2022 Neuropsychology Jennifer Thomas, Ph.D.
Isabella Spaulding B.S. Isabella Spaulding, B.S. 2022 Experimental Psychopathology Charles Taylor, Ph.D. / Murray Stein, M.D.
Christina Veziris B.A. Christina Veziris, B.A. 2022 Neuropsychology Sarah Mattson, Ph.D.
Ruiyu Yang M.A. Ruiyu Yang, M.A. 2022 Experimental Psychopathology Jillian Lee Wiggins, Ph.D.
Autumn Askew M.S. Autumn Askew, M.S. 2021 Experimental Psychopathology Aaron Blashill, Ph.D.
Lindsay Benster M.S. Lindsay Benster, M.S. 2021 Experimental Psychopathology Zafiris 'Jeff' Daskalakis, M.D., Ph.D. / Greg Appelbaum, Ph.D.
Rosa Cobian Aguilar M.A. Rosa Cobian Aguilar, M.A. 2021 Behavioral Medicine Kristen Wells, Ph.D., MPH / Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D.
Riley Felicicchia M.S. Riley Felicicchia, M.S. 2021 Neuropsychology Sarah Mattson, Ph.D.
Conner Frank M.A. Conner Frank, M.A. 2021 Neuropsychology Claire Murphy, Ph.D.
Shelby Hughes M.Ed., M.S. Shelby Hughes, M.Ed., M.S. 2021 Neuropsychology Erin Sundermann, Ph.D. / Sarah Banks, Ph.D.
Leda Kennedy M.S. Leda Kennedy, M.S. 2021 Experimental Psychopathology Kristin Cadenhead, M.D.
Kitty Lui M.S. Kitty Lui, M.S. 2021 Neuropsychology Sarah Banks, Ph.D.
Junye Ma M.A., M.S. Junye Ma, M.A., M.S. 2021 Behavioral Medicine Keith Horvath, Ph.D.
Kyle Mastropietro M.S. Kyle Mastropietro, M.S. 2021 Neuropsychology Thomas Marcotte, Ph.D.
Dafna Paltin M.S. Dafna Paltin, M.S. 2021 Behavioral Medicine Jessica Montoya, Ph.D. / David Moore, Ph.D.
Ellie Pasquale M.S. Ellie Pasquale, M.S. 2021 Behavioral Medicine Kerri Boutelle, Ph.D.
Madeleine Rassaby M.S. Madeleine Rassaby, M.S. 2021 Experimental Psychopathology Charles Taylor, Ph.D. / Murray Stein, M.D.
Jeff Rogers M.S. Jeff Rogers, M.S. 2021 Experimental Psychopathology Jennifer Iudicello, Ph.D. / Igor Grant, M.D.
Johanna Walker M.S. Johanna Walker, M.S. 2021 Experimental Psychopathology Jillian Lee Wiggins, Ph.D.
Carina Brown M.S. Carina Brown, M.S. 2020 Experimental Psychopathology Christina Wierenga, Ph.D.
Michaela Cordova M.S. Michaela Cordova, M.S. 2020 Neuropsychology Ruth Carper, Ph.D. / Ralph-Axel Müller, Ph.D.
Lauren Edwards M.S. Lauren Edwards, M.S. 2020 Neuropsychology Katherine Bangen, Ph.D.
Cristian Garcia Alcaraz M.A., M.S. Cristian Garcia Alcaraz, M.A., M.S. 2020 Behavioral Medicine Kristen Wells, Ph.D., MPH / Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D.
Lillian Ham M.S. Lillian Ham, M.S. 2020 Neuropsychology Igor Grant, M.D. / David Moore, Ph.D.
Amber Keller M.S. Amber Keller, M.S. 2020 Neuropsychology Elizabeth Twamley, Ph.D.
Michael Miller-Perusse M.S. Michael Miller-Perusse, M.S. 2020 Behavioral Medicine Keith Horvath, Ph.D.
Erin Ozturk M.S. Erin Ozturk, M.S. 2020 Neuropsychology Victoria Merritt, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Rangel M.S. Elizabeth Rangel, M.S. 2020 Experimental Psychopathology Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D.
Chelsea Rapoport M.S. Chelsea Rapoport, M.S. 2020 Behavioral Medicine Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D.
Vanessa Serrano M.S, MPH Vanessa Serrano, M.S, MPH 2020 Behavioral Medicine David Moore, Ph.D.
Mara Tynan M.S. Mara Tynan, M.S. 2020 Behavioral Medicine Niloofar Afari, Ph.D. / Matthew Herbert, Ph.D.
Chris Albright M.S. Chris Albright, M.S. 2019 Behavioral Medicine Aaron Blashill, Ph.D.
Alyssa Choi M.A., M.S. Alyssa Choi, M.A., M.S. 2019 Behavioral Medicine Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D.
Christopher Fong M.A. Christopher Fong, M.A. 2019 Neuropsychology Andrea Spadoni (Townsend), Ph.D.
Manuel Gonzales IV M.S. Manuel Gonzales IV, M.S. 2019 Behavioral Medicine Kristen Wells, Ph.D., MPH
Margie Hernandez Mejia M.A., M.S. Margie Hernandez Mejia, M.A., M.S. 2019 Neuropsychology Joanna Jacobus, Ph.D.
Samantha Hoffman M.S. Samantha Hoffman, M.S. 2019 Experimental Psychopathology Charles Taylor, Ph.D. / Murray Stein, M.D.
Kajung Hong M.S. Kajung Hong, M.S. 2019 Experimental Psychopathology Miguel Villodas, Ph.D.
Emma Parrish M.S. Emma Parrish, M.S. 2019 Experimental Psychopathology Colin Depp, Ph.D.
McKenna Williams M.A., M.S. McKenna Williams, M.A., M.S. 2019 Neuropsychology William Kremen, Ph.D.
Qiongru Yu M.E., M.S. Qiongru Yu, M.E., M.S. 2019 Neuropsychology Jillian Lee Wiggins, Ph.D.
Kassandra Martinez M.S. Kassandra Martinez, M.S. 2018 Experimental Psychopathology Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D. / Nicole Stadnick, Ph.D.
Nick Morelli M.S., MPH Nick Morelli, M.S., MPH 2018 Experimental Psychopathology Miguel Villodas, Ph.D.
Alex Weigand M.S. Alex Weigand, M.S. 2018 Neuropsychology Mark Bondi, Ph.D.
Caryn Rubanovich M.S. Caryn Rubanovich, M.S. 2017 Behavioral Medicine Cinnamon Bloss, Ph.D.
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