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
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 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.
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. 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. Tamara enjoys traveling, writing, eating, and meeting new animals/pets.
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.
Undergraduate Students
Lexi Bedard (email)
Lexi grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She is majoring in Physiology and minoring in Psychology and Honors. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she plans to attend an occupational therapy program with a focus in pediatrics. She enjoys spending her time with family and friends, volunteering, baking, traveling, exploring new places, and spending time outdoors.
Lexi grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She is majoring in Physiology and minoring in Psychology and Honors. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she plans to attend an occupational therapy program with a focus in pediatrics. She enjoys spending her time with family and friends, volunteering, baking, traveling, exploring new places, and spending time outdoors.
Rachel Petersburg (email)
Rachel grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming. She is a dual major in pre-nursing and psychology. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she hopes to work as a registered nurse and hopefully get involved in psychiatric care. In her free time, she loves spending time outside, especially with family and friends doing things like horseback riding, rock climbing, and hiking.
Rachel grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming. She is a dual major in pre-nursing and psychology. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she hopes to work as a registered nurse and hopefully get involved in psychiatric care. In her free time, she loves spending time outside, especially with family and friends doing things like horseback riding, rock climbing, and hiking.
Sylvia Shanklin (email)
Sylvia grew up in Casper and Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is majoring in Physiology with a minor in French. Sylvia plans to pursue medical school after graduating from the University of Wyoming. Her hobbies include reading, swimming, drawing, nail art, and travel.
Sylvia grew up in Casper and Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is majoring in Physiology with a minor in French. Sylvia plans to pursue medical school after graduating from the University of Wyoming. Her hobbies include reading, swimming, drawing, nail art, and travel.
Adam Connor (email)
Adam grew up traveling around the globe with his military family. He is a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in the Honors College. After obtaining his Bachelors degree in December 2020, Adam plans to attend graduate school for Clinical Psychology. In his down time, Adam likes to play racquetball, go rock climbing, play his guitar, and cook. Adam is excited to learn more about the human mind and the interaction of people in society and hopes to pass on what he has learned to others one day.
Adam grew up traveling around the globe with his military family. He is a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in the Honors College. After obtaining his Bachelors degree in December 2020, Adam plans to attend graduate school for Clinical Psychology. In his down time, Adam likes to play racquetball, go rock climbing, play his guitar, and cook. Adam is excited to learn more about the human mind and the interaction of people in society and hopes to pass on what he has learned to others one day.
Former Graduate Students
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
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. He is currently completing a postdoc at Seattle Children's Hospital. 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. He is currently completing a postdoc at Seattle Children's Hospital. 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.