Lab Director
Cynthia M. Hartung, Ph.D. (email)
Dr. Hartung 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. Dr. Hartung 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, and a research postdoc both at the University of Denver and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Her interests outside of clinical psychology include traveling, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, downhill skiing, and spending time with her family. In 2022-2023, Dr. Hartung completed a Fulbright Scholarship at the Norwegian University for Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway.
Dr. Hartung 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. Dr. Hartung 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, and a research postdoc both at the University of Denver and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Her interests outside of clinical psychology include traveling, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, downhill skiing, and spending time with her family. In 2022-2023, Dr. Hartung completed a Fulbright Scholarship at the Norwegian University for Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway.
Graduate Students
John Vasko (email)
John grew up in Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology and a minor in Evolutionary Studies from Albright College. Following undergraduate studies, he earned a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Clinical Psychological Science degree at the University of Maryland. Prior to graduate school, John worked two years as a research coordinator on an ADHD and substance use intervention grant while conducting assessments and providing treatment to participants in the study. John is currently completing his predoctoral internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. John enjoys running, biking, traveling, and exploring new places.
John grew up in Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology and a minor in Evolutionary Studies from Albright College. Following undergraduate studies, he earned a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Clinical Psychological Science degree at the University of Maryland. Prior to graduate school, John worked two years as a research coordinator on an ADHD and substance use intervention grant while conducting assessments and providing treatment to participants in the study. John is currently completing his predoctoral internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. John enjoys running, biking, traveling, and exploring new places.
Emily Miller (email)
Emily grew up in McHenry, Illinois. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in English from North Central College. She played college softball where she was named an All-American and Academic-All American. Prior to coming to UW, she spent a summer working as a counselor at the Summer Treatment Program at Florida International University for kids with ADHD. Emily enjoys watching the Chicago Cubs, reading, hiking, and weightlifting.
Emily grew up in McHenry, Illinois. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in English from North Central College. She played college softball where she was named an All-American and Academic-All American. Prior to coming to UW, she spent a summer working as a counselor at the Summer Treatment Program at Florida International University for kids with ADHD. Emily enjoys watching the Chicago Cubs, reading, hiking, and weightlifting.
Meisa Khaireddin (email)
Meisa is a Graduate Clinical Psychology student in her second year. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Biology from University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research interests center around childhood trauma and how that affects adults with ADHD. Meisa is passionate about diversity in mental health and finds it important to incorporate it in her research and clinical work. Meisa aims to work with children, adolescents, and families.
Meisa is a Graduate Clinical Psychology student in her second year. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Biology from University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research interests center around childhood trauma and how that affects adults with ADHD. Meisa is passionate about diversity in mental health and finds it important to incorporate it in her research and clinical work. Meisa aims to work with children, adolescents, and families.
Emma Hartman (email)
Emma grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from The University of Virginia. Prior to coming to UW, she spent two years working as a clinical research coordinator in the psychiatry department at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. . Emma enjoys animals (all animals), reading, hiking, and music.
Emma grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from The University of Virginia. Prior to coming to UW, she spent two years working as a clinical research coordinator in the psychiatry department at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. . Emma enjoys animals (all animals), reading, hiking, and music.
Undergraduate Students
Former Graduate Students
Tamara Abu-Ramadan (email)
Tamara was born in Syracuse, New York and grew up in the Middle East and Syracuse. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from Syracuse University. Tamara then earned her master's degree in General Psychology from Stony Brook University. Prior to starting her master's program, she spent a year as a research coordinator at an ADHD lifespan, treatment, and education research lab. After completing her pre-doctoral internship at Nemours Children's Health in Delaware, Tamara graduated with her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming. She is presently completing a post-doctoral fellowship position at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C.Tamara enjoys traveling, writing, eating, and meeting new animals/pets.
Tamara was born in Syracuse, New York and grew up in the Middle East and Syracuse. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from Syracuse University. Tamara then earned her master's degree in General Psychology from Stony Brook University. Prior to starting her master's program, she spent a year as a research coordinator at an ADHD lifespan, treatment, and education research lab. After completing her pre-doctoral internship at Nemours Children's Health in Delaware, Tamara graduated with her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming. She is presently completing a post-doctoral fellowship position at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C.Tamara enjoys traveling, writing, eating, and meeting new animals/pets.
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. After completing an internship at Denver Health Medical Center, Judah graduated with her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming and completed a post-doctoral fellowship position in developmental pediatrics at Children's Hospital, Colorado. She currently works as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Denver University. She enjoys time with her family and fur-babies, practicing yoga, and traveling to new places.
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. After completing an internship at Denver Health Medical Center, Judah graduated with her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming and completed a post-doctoral fellowship position in developmental pediatrics at Children's Hospital, Colorado. She currently works as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Denver University. She enjoys time with her family and fur-babies, practicing yoga, and traveling to new places.
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 is a former Division I soccer player. Anne developed an interest in the assessment and treatment of ADHD beginning when she worked in a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents. She earned a master's degree in Clinical Health Psychology from Appalachian State University in North Carolina. After completing an internship at Medical University of South Carolina, Anne graduated with her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming. She completed a post-doctoral position at the University of Illinois at Chicago before returning to Laramie as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Wyoming. She is also the Associate Director of the UW Psychology Center. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, playing soccer, hiking, biking, 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 is a former Division I soccer player. Anne developed an interest in the assessment and treatment of ADHD beginning when she worked in a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents. She earned a master's degree in Clinical Health Psychology from Appalachian State University in North Carolina. After completing an internship at Medical University of South Carolina, Anne graduated with her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming. She completed a post-doctoral position at the University of Illinois at Chicago before returning to Laramie as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Wyoming. She is also the Associate Director of the UW Psychology Center. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, playing soccer, hiking, biking, and generally any activity that occurs outside.
Patrick A. LaCount (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. After completing an internship at Duke University Medical Center, Patrick graduated with his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming in 2019 and completed his postdoc at Seattle Children's Hospital. Patrick currently has his own private practice, Practical Psychological Services, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Patrick’s interests outside of academia include CrossFit, road biking, auto racing (e.g., Formula 1), hockey, hiking, and nerding out.
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. After completing an internship at Duke University Medical Center, Patrick graduated with his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming in 2019 and completed his postdoc at Seattle Children's Hospital. Patrick currently has his own private practice, Practical Psychological Services, in Fort Collins, Colorado. 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. After completing an internship at the University of Miami, Chris graduated with his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming in 2018. Currently, Chris is an Assistant Professor at Penn State Behrend. Outside of his schooling, Chris enjoys keeping up on the latest computer/tech news, working with horses, and trying new recreational hobbies such as sky diving, cross country skiing, and scuba diving.
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. After completing an internship at the University of Miami, Chris graduated with his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming in 2018. Currently, Chris is an Assistant Professor at Penn State Behrend. Outside of his schooling, Chris enjoys keeping up on the latest computer/tech news, working with horses, and trying new recreational hobbies such as sky diving, cross country skiing, and scuba diving.
