Note: We are currently not recruiting any undergraduate research assistants. For updates on future opportunities, please contact us or check out our social media platforms.
Amanda Tafoya
atafo010@ucr.edu
My name is Amanda Tafoya, and I go by She/They. I am studying Psychology, Education, Society, and Human Development, and I plan to pursue a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology after graduating from UC Riverside. My hobbies consist of working out, reading, watching reality TV shows, listening to true crime podcasts, and hanging out with my friends, partner, and family.
Prachi Sinha
prachi.sinha@email.ucr.edu
Hi, I’m Prachi! I am a second-year Global & Community Health Major interested in how social and structural inequalities shape communities along with their overall well-being and mindset. In the future, I hope to work in healthcare as a provider who truly understands health equity and is committed to serving underrepresented communities. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time outdoors, watching tv shows + movies, baking, and playing with my cat!
Yaretzi Peralta
yaretzi.peralta@email.ucr.edu
Hello! My name is Yaretzi, and I’m a fourth-year Psychology major who is passionate about advocating for underrepresented communities. I aspire to become a psychiatrist to address mental health disparities in Latino communities and advocate for those who are often overlooked. Outside of school, I enjoy trying new coffee shops, baking, going to museums, and spending time with my pets.
Gael Valadez
gael.valadez@email.ucr.edu
Hi! My name is Gael, and I am a fourth-year Psychology student with a minor in Queer Studies. After I graduate, I plan to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology to be able to combine my own research and my clinical work. My research interests focus on underrepresented populations such as the queer community and how psychopathology impacts them and develops throughout adolescent years and further progresses into adulthood. In my free time, I am typically watching movies whether it’s at home or in a theater and when I am not watching movies I am spending time with my friends and family.
Rajaa Kabbesh
rajaa.kabbesh@email.ucr.edu
Hi, I’m Rajaa and I am a 4th year Psychology major. I’m interested in pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology in the future after graduating from UCR. In my free time I like to read, do crafts like knitting and crochet and drink tea.
Alumni: Haylee Lemus (previous lab manager), Brenda Perez (graduated March 2026), Analeah Mafnas (graduated June 2026), Carissa Johnson (graduated June 2026), Hannah Teshome (graduated June 2026), Fernanda Guizar Contreras (graduated June 2026), Valerie Valencia Castillo (graduated June 2026)
