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.
Undergraduate Students
Zoe Hendricks (email)
Zoe grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is working on her B.S. in Physiology, while minoring in Psychology and Honors. Zoe desires to pursue medical school with a focus in pediatrics. Her other interests include hiking the Colorado 14ers, traveling the world, volunteering, and cooking.
Zoe grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is working on her B.S. in Physiology, while minoring in Psychology and Honors. Zoe desires to pursue medical school with a focus in pediatrics. Her other interests include hiking the Colorado 14ers, traveling the world, volunteering, and cooking.
Gabriel Walls (email)
Gabriel is from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He is majoring in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management with a minor in Psychology. After graduating with a Bachelors degree in 2022, he plans to attend graduate school for Occupational Therapy and pursue a career helping those recovering from traumatic injury. Gabriel enjoys volunteering with kids and coaching hockey. His other interests include ski mountaineering, climbing, fly fishing, hunting, and rugby.
Gabriel is from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He is majoring in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management with a minor in Psychology. After graduating with a Bachelors degree in 2022, he plans to attend graduate school for Occupational Therapy and pursue a career helping those recovering from traumatic injury. Gabriel enjoys volunteering with kids and coaching hockey. His other interests include ski mountaineering, climbing, fly fishing, hunting, and rugby.
Adam Conner (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.
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.
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 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.
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
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. 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.
Former Undergraduate Students
Anthony Castano
Jace Sharp
Alissa Kopp - Master's program through South Dakota State University for Family and Consumer Science Education and
teaching at Centennial Middle School in Casper, WY
Marlene Burr - Master's program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University
Anna Garner - SUCCEEDS Clinic Team at the University of Maryland - College Park
Jessica Hinojosa - Attaining a Master's in Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Brittany McDonald - ADHD Summer Treatment Program at Children's Mercy Kansas City
Jace Sharp
Alissa Kopp - Master's program through South Dakota State University for Family and Consumer Science Education and
teaching at Centennial Middle School in Casper, WY
Marlene Burr - Master's program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University
Anna Garner - SUCCEEDS Clinic Team at the University of Maryland - College Park
Jessica Hinojosa - Attaining a Master's in Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Brittany McDonald - ADHD Summer Treatment Program at Children's Mercy Kansas City