Biographies

Biographies

Katherine Moler, Events Coordinator

Email: kmoler1@umbc.edu
I am a junior double majoring in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Developmental Psych. This is my first year as an officer and I hope to gain a lot out of the experience. Besides studying, Psi Chi, and work, I enjoy watching anime, learning about Japanese culture, reading, playing video games, and hanging out with my friends.

Sigurdur Oli Sigurdsson, Ph.D.
Education: Ph.D. Western Michigan University, 2006 Area: Organizational Behavior Management Office: MP 307 Office Phone: 410-455-2417 Lab: SH 411 Email: sos@umbc.edu
 Research Interests Performance management in organizations: Performance analysis, task design, and motivational interventions. Occupational safety: Effective interventions for the lone worker, and behavioral safety processes.
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Joy Boac, Secretary

I am a senior majoring in Pscyhology B.S. with a concentration in Biopsychology. I plan to get my masters and doctorate in clinical psychology. I have done an internship at Northwood High school in Silver Spring, MD and I have been a research assistant for three psychology research labs: Couples, Adolescents, and Step-family Interactions (CASI), Culture, Child, and Development Lab (CCAD), and the Fieldtrip Project. For my spare time, I love to run and listen to music.

Beth, Co-Service Project Coordinator

Email: elf3@umbc.edu
My name is Beth and I am the Co-Service Project Coordinator of Psi Chi. I am a psychology major, concentrating in developmental psychology and minoring in sociology. Right now I am work in Dr. Cheah's research lab on Project ADVANCE to gain experience in the developmental psychology field. I enjoy playing with my puppy and hanging out with friends. My goals are to graduate with a B.A. is psychology than hopefully continue on to graduate school

Nardos Bellete, Webmaster

Email: belle1@umbc.edu
I am a 5th year triple major at UMBC in psychology, political science and women's science. At UMBC I have worked in the Office of Student Life as a Lead Involvement Peer and on the Executive Board of the Student Events Board (which brings major events and mini recreational events to campus). I am a Women Involvement in Learning and Leadership (WILL) member and created the organization at UMBC now called the Women's Collective. I have had formal leadership experience as the Leadershape alumni (national leadership program), a Leadershape facilitator, facilitator for the Black Student Orientation and student senator in SGA during my sophomore year. I have also been in Dr. Schultz, Dr. Sonnenschein and Dr. Baker’s early development labs.

Farida Panjwani, Co-Service Project Coordinator

Email: PFarida1@umbc.edu
Currently I am an Intern for Get the Message after school program, where I work as a counselor/coach in several Baltimore County Elementary Schools. I am also working at the Culture, Child & Adolescent Development lab at UMBC. I will be graduating from UMBC with a B.S in Psychology, Developmental Psychology concentration, in December 2008. After graduating from UMBC I plan on going to a Graduate school

Chidindu Ajagba, Treasurer

Email: chidi1@umbc.edu  My interests in psychology are counseling, clinical psychology and clinical pharmacy. I am a senior and plan to graduate this year.

Samantha Bier, Vice President

Email: sambie1@umbc.edu
I am a junior majoring in Psychology (B.A) and Interdisciplinary Studies: Cultural PSychoneuroimmunology (B.S.). In addition, I am minoring in Sociology. Currently, I work in two psychology research labs on campus: the Biobehavioral Health Lab and Pediatric Psychology Lab. I'm also involved with the INDS Council of Majors and biology tutoring. In addition, I work as a Peer Advisor in the Office for Academic and Pre-Professional advising. In my free time, I love volunteering at a local oncology clinic, reading anything relating to psychology or medicine, and catching up on my favorite shows with friends. In the future, I plan to do some original research and complete a M.D./MPH program.

Jennifer John, President
 Email: jjen1@umbc.edu I enjoy dancing, watching movies, playing Wii sports and most importantly laughing. I am a senior biology and psychology double major.

Officer Biographies