Lab Director
Cynthia Hartung, Ph.D. (email)
Cynthia grew up in Mt. Prospect, Illinois about 20 miles Northwest of Chicago. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Cynthia earned her master's and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology at the University of Kentucky. She completed her internship at The University of Chicago Medical Center, a clinical postdoc at the Oregon Health Sciences University, a research postdoc at the University of Denver and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Her interests outside of clinical psychology include mountain biking, road biking, Nordic skiing, downhill skiing, golf, and spending time with her husband, Doug, daughter Billie and son Ben.
Graduate Students
Patrick A. LaCount, M.S. (email)
Patrick spent most of his life growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado where he was the second oldest of seven children. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Colorado State University. Prior to graduate school, Patrick worked two summers at the Summer Treatment Program for Adolescents with ADHD (STP-A), where he developed his interest in elucidating the development and maintenance of the challenges related to ADHD with the overall goal of improving treatment outcomes. Patrick’s interests outside of academia include CrossFit, road biking, auto racing (e.g., Formula 1), hockey, hiking, and nerding out.
Christopher R. Shelton (email)
Chris grew up in and around the Chicagoland area. He earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology at Northern Illinois University. Prior to graduate school, Chris spent two years working as a research assistant at the Center for the Study of Family Violence and Sexual Assault, in DeKalb, Illinois. Chris earned his master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. Outside of his schooling, Chris enjoys keeping up on the latest computer/tech news, working with horses, exploring the great locations in and around Laramie, and trying new recreational hobbies such as sky diving, cross country skiing, and scuba diving.
Anne E. Stevens (email)
Anne was born in Southern California and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Davidson College and a master's degree in Clinical Health Psychology from Appalachian State University. Anne developed an interest in the assessment and treatment of ADHD beginning when she worked in community mental health as a behavior technician in a group home for children and adolescents. She enjoys traveling, playing soccer, running with her Labradoodle, Ellie, and generally any activity that occurs outside.
Anne was born in Southern California and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Davidson College and a master's degree in Clinical Health Psychology from Appalachian State University. Anne developed an interest in the assessment and treatment of ADHD beginning when she worked in community mental health as a behavior technician in a group home for children and adolescents. She enjoys traveling, playing soccer, running with her Labradoodle, Ellie, and generally any activity that occurs outside.
Judah Serrano (email)
Judah grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She earned her bachelor's degree in International Relations and Spanish at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and master's degree in Education and Social Change at the University of Miami. Judah was a Teach for America corps member who taught Social Studies at a Title I high school in downtown Miami for two years. She continued teaching at-risk students in Birmingham as a middle school Spanish teacher. Judah is now pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology specializing in the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. She enjoys time with her family and fur-babies, practicing yoga, and traveling to new places.
Undergraduate Students
Jenny Berchenbriter (email)
Jenny is a Wyoming native, and grew up in Casper. She is working on a B.A. in Psychology, and is interested in working with adolescents. Favorite activities include mountain-biking, skiing, camping, and time spent with her dog, Wiggletron.
Anna Garner (email)
Anna grew up in Afton, Wyoming with two sisters. She is working towards B.A.’s in psychology and sociology, and eventually a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She also tutors for the athletic department. Outside of school and work, Anna enjoys drawing, painting, photography, travelling, and spending summers training and working with horses.
Madeline Peters (email)
Madeline was born in Laramie, Wyoming but grew up in Kansas. She moved back to Laramie for school to pursue a degree in Physiology. She is minoring in Disability Studies and Neuroscience. Madeline is also a Supplemental Instruction Leader for General Physics and enjoys her job at Coe Library. She hopes to get her master’s in Occupational Therapy and specialize in autism. With this she hopes to work with children at an early intervention program. Madeline loves spending time with her cat, Hodor, watching movies or reading. She also loves all things scary, traveling, and taking road trips.
Lauryn Soulek (email)
Lauryn grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota within the lovely Black Hills. She is working toward her B.A. in English with a minor in Psychology and is hoping to graduate spring 2017. After graduation, she hopes to get a Master’s in Counseling and work with older adolescents and young adults. In her free-time, she loves going for walks, hiking, listening to audiobooks, playing with her guinea pig, Beatrice, and having Skype-dates with her fiancé.
Fayth Walbridge (email)
Fayth grew up in Burns, Wyoming, a small town just outside Cheyenne. She is working toward her B.A. in psychology and plans to graduate this spring, with hopes of continuing school and eventually receiving her Ph.D. in developmental psychology. Fayth is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Cardinal Key, and Order of Omega. Her interest outside school include, volunteering for Reading is Fundamental, spending time with her two nephews, running, traveling, and occasionally binge watching Netflix.