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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
John M. 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 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 enjoys running, biking, traveling, and exploring new places.
Undergraduate Students
Sam Richter (email)
Sam is working on his B.S in Psychology and is primarily interested in attention and emotional regulation. He hopes to pursue a masters and eventually earn a Psy.D. Sam is a professional whitewater raft guide, mtn. bike enthusiast, likes Hawaii, and wearing zany/retro costumes for recreational sports.
Sam is working on his B.S in Psychology and is primarily interested in attention and emotional regulation. He hopes to pursue a masters and eventually earn a Psy.D. Sam is a professional whitewater raft guide, mtn. bike enthusiast, likes Hawaii, and wearing zany/retro costumes for recreational sports.
Ken Burns (email)
Ken was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but grew up in the mountains of Story, Wyoming. After completing an Associate of Arts in Psychology at Sheridan College he relocated to Laramie to pursue a B.A.’s in Psychology with the aim of eventually earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and specializing in substance-use disorders. Outside of school his passions include mountain biking, playing the drums, and exploring the wilderness.
Ken was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but grew up in the mountains of Story, Wyoming. After completing an Associate of Arts in Psychology at Sheridan College he relocated to Laramie to pursue a B.A.’s in Psychology with the aim of eventually earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and specializing in substance-use disorders. Outside of school his passions include mountain biking, playing the drums, and exploring the wilderness.
Brittany McDonald (email)
Brittany grew up in Mansfield, Texas and Cody, Wyoming. She is currently working on her B.S. in Psychology while minoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. After graduating, Brittany hopes to pursue a graduate degree within the field of healthcare or social work with a focus on families with young children. Outside of school, her interests include reading, biking, and trying crazy foods.
Brittany grew up in Mansfield, Texas and Cody, Wyoming. She is currently working on her B.S. in Psychology while minoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. After graduating, Brittany hopes to pursue a graduate degree within the field of healthcare or social work with a focus on families with young children. Outside of school, her interests include reading, biking, and trying crazy foods.
Former Graduate Students
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 graduating with his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming, he completed an internship at the University of Miami. 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 graduating with his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wyoming, he completed an internship at the University of Miami. 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