Graduate Research Assistants

Ashlee Saxon, B.S

Ashlee is a graduate student at Texas State studying Human Development and Family Sciences, thesis track. Ashlee graduated from Texas State University in December of 2023 with her B.S. HDFS. She has plans on continuing her education in HDFS through a Doctorate program. Her career goals are to become a Policy/Research Analyst or Director of an agency that services children and families.

Undergraduate Research Assistants

Mary Prochazka

Mary is a senior at St. Edward’s University finishing her BA in Psychology. She is largely interested in childhood trauma and how this affects the development of disorders in minority populations. She plans on attending graduate school to further grow these interests. Outside of school she enjoy’s reading, cooking, baking, and spending time outside!

Shreeya Khatiwada

Shreeya is a Psychology major with a minor in Criminal Justice at Texas State University. She is a senior and plans on graduating in May 2025. After graduation, she plans on continuing her education in Psychology through a Master’s or a Doctorate program. Shreeya loves reading mystery books, rewatching favorite shows every chance she gets, and going hiking with her loved ones. Her career goal is to become a Clinical Psychologist and specialize in forensic psychology!