Fahad Alotaibi

fahadalotaibi@arizona.edu

Riley Chernivec

rileychernivec@gmail.com

Riley Chernivec is a senior undergraduate student majoring in Biology with an emphasis in Biomedical Sciences and minoring in Psychology at the University of Arizona. Originally from Minnetonka, Minnesota, she has a passion for medicine and biomedical research. Her research interests include neuroscience and human health, particularly exploring how brain function relates to overall physical and mental well-being. Outside of academics, she enjoys traveling and volunteering in the community.

Carson Davis

carsondavis1@arizona.edu

Carson is a Junior with my major being Basic Medicine. He has aninterest in this research because he finds sleep extremely interesting -- how it works and the affects of not getting it.

Mark DiFalco

markdifalco12@gmail.com

Mark DiFalco is an undergraduate student at the U of A majoring in Psychology. He plans to move forward towards graduate work in clinical psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology. Mark has a strong interest in how knowledge of the brain can be used to better understand and treat clinical conditions as well as improve daily life. Mark is excited to begin to understand how the essential function of sleep affects one's health and quality of life. Outside of studying, Mark has a deep love for being out in the mountains through various methods, mostly trail running. He also has a love for social work, and enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with friends.

Tatum Grisham

tatumgrisham@arizona.edu

Tatum is a Senior at the University of Arizona pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, from Gilbert, Arizona. As a research assistant in the Sleep and Health Research Program, she is excited to gain experience with EEG and explore how sleep affects cognition and brain function. Her goal is to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology and become a sports psychologist for the NBA, NFL, or USOPC. Looking forward to contributing to the lab and getting more involved.

Bailey Harris

baileyharris1@arizona.edu

Bailey Harris is from Gilbert, Arizona, pursuing dual degrees in Physiology & Medical Sciences and Nutrition and Human Performance. Her research interests consist of the impact of the gut microbiome on the body, dietary manipulation on metabolic processes during sleep, and muscle protein synthesis during sleep.

Ryleigh Johnson

ryleighjohnson@arizona.edu

Ryleigh is a sophomore majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology, minoring in Psychology. Currently, she is interested in the lab's research on treatment for anxiety and how sleep impacts cognition. She looks forward to being involved in this research.

Adejola-Omobonike Kezia

omobonike@arizona.edu

Jola is a senior studying Physiology and Medical Sciences with minors in Public Health and Biochemistry. She is passionate about research projects pertaining to sleep health and medicine. She looks forward to exploring her sleep health research interests and gaining a better understanding of the field.

Serre Klijian

klijian1@arizona.edu

Serre is a junior Psychology student with a minor in Biochemistry. I plan on going to medical school and pursuing my passion in human anatomy. I am so excited to be a part of this lab and contribute to this research!

Abhilasha Kothapeta

abhilashak@arizona.edu

Abhi is a senior at the University of Arizona studying Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with a neurobiology emphasis and minors in EMS and Biochemistry. She's really interested in how sleep affects the brain and recovery, especially in college students. Through the Sleep & Health Research Program, she hopes to get hands-on experience with data collection and research. Down the road, Abhi plans to pursue medicine and specialize in neurology to help people with brain and nervous system conditions.

Malia Meek

maliameek@arizona.edu

Malia is a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in Psychological Sciences and minoring in Spanish. She is currently working as a psychiatric scribe at a behavioral health hospital, with a plan on pursing a career as a Physician Assistant. She is interested in participating in this research program to learn how sleep affects mental health.

Kate Miller

katherinemmiller@arizona.edu

Kate is an undergraduate student at the University of Arizona majoring in Psychology, with minors in Spanish and Business Administration. She aspires to pursue a career in clinical psychology. She is eager to gain hands-on research experience and to develop the skills and knowledge that will deepen her understanding of the field. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new music, exercising, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Olivia Minicucci

Minicucci@arizona.edu

Olivia is a sophomore at the University of Arizona pursuing a dual degree in Psychological Science and Neuroscience & Cognitive Science on a Pre-Medical track. She is passionate about behavioral research, with a strong interest in understanding how sleep influences cognition and overall brain function. Her academic and career goals are centered around exploring the neurological and psychological mechanisms behind sleep. She is excited to contribute to research that deepens our understanding of the true impact of sleep on mental performance and well-being.

Kylie Morgan

kyliemorgan@arizona.edu

Kylie is a senior at the U of A majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with a focus on neurobiology, and minoring in Biochemistry and Addiction & Substance Use. She plans on attending medical school and pursuing neurology. In her free time, she enjoys reading and hiking!

Andy Ochoa

ochoaandy33@gmail.com

Andy is currently a Sophomore at the University of Arizona, studying Neuroscience with two minors in Psychology and Creative Writing. He is very much a renaissance man when it comes to the sciences and the humanities. He is strongly interested in the unconscious, dream theory and the metaphysical world that science briefly falls in. In his freetime, he writes, listens to music, reads, overthinks, plays video games, and skates. Andy plans to get his MA in counseling to become a behavioral therapist.

Sofia Olsen

sofiamolsen@arizona.edu

Sofia is currently a senior at the University of Arizona, majoring in Psychological Science. She is really excited to join the Sleep and Health Research Lab because she really wants to gain hands-on experience and believes that sleep is essential to mental health. In the future, she wants to be a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Clinical Psychologist.

Leya Pema

leyarp@arizona.edu

Leya is a Sophomore majoring in Psychological Sciences and minoring in Health and Human Values. She is excited to work with the team!

McKenna Pratt

mckennampratt@arizona.edu

McKenna is a Psychological Science major. She is interested in how sleep can affect our overall health. Alongside this, she is eager to learn about the undergraduate research process and work alongside peers on real-life projects.

Morgan Rhodes

morganrhodes@arizona.edu

Morgan is a fourth year Neuroscience major with a strong interest in the intersection of brain health, cardiometabolic health, and bioinformatics. She enjoys working with complex datasets and exploring how a data-driven approach in the development of neurodiagnostic models can augment multidisciplinary research in the field of Neuroscience. She is very excited to contribute to projects that bridge this aspect of Neuroscience research with real-world health outcomes!

Alondra Rodriguez

rodz.alo796@gmail.com

Alondra is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Pharmacological Sciences. She is interested in learning more about how sleep and stress can affect people, as well as how adolescents can be affected by stressors in their homes.

Pranav Saravanan

psaravanan1@arizona.edu

Pranav is an undergraduate honors student majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences and minoring in Psychology and Religious Studies for Healthcare Professionals. His goal is to one day become a Neurologist, and is excited to take my first step into sleep research through the Sleep and Health Research Program! In my free time, he loves playing pickleball and even started a club for it at U of A!

Nadia Sardjev

nsardjev@arizona.edu

Nadia is an honors student majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences. She plans to go to dental school and focus on sleep-related disorders and is interested in how craniofacial structures impact sleep and overall health. She is looking forward to joining the SHRP team and learning more about the systemic effects of sleep.

Jahnvi Saxena

jsaxena@arizona.edu

Jahnvi Saxena is a sophomore at the University of Arizona majoring in Psychological Sciences. She is passionate about mental health and aspires to pursue a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) in the future. As a research assistant in the Sleep and Health Research Program, she is eager to learn about various sleep disorders and how they relate to psychological functioning. Jahnvi has also volunteered in mental health outreach events in her home country and values opportunities that combine research with real- world impact. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, cooking, and listening to music.

Rohit Sharma

sharma8@arizona.edu

Rohit is a sophmore majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Neuroscience with aspirations of being a physician.

Mia Sponseller

miasponseller@arizona.edu

She is a senior majoring in Statistics & Data Science, Physiology, and Neuroscience & Cognitive Science. After graduating, she hopes to attend medical school. In her free time, she enjoys running, baking, and solving Rubik's Cubes.

El Sterling

emsterling@arizona.edu

El is an undergraduate honors student at the University of Arizona majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science and German Studies with a minor in Biochemistry. She hopes to pursue a career as a psychiatrist specializing in treating adolescents and young adults. She is involved in KAMP Student Radio and works at the UA Library. In her free time she enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family.

Rishi Suresh

rishirsuresh@arizona.edu

Rishi is an honors second-year student majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, with a particular interest in sleep's role in memory consolidation, learning, and physical exercise. After graduation, he plans to pursue an MD/MPH program and build a career in global health as a physician-leader. In his free time, he enjoys learning new languages and swimming.

Skyelar Weiss

skyelar@arizona.edu

Skyelar is an undergraduate student double majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Psychology. She is particularly interested in the intersection of cognitive, psychological, and speech disorders, and how these conditions relate to sleep and overall health.