Natalie Policella

Natalie is graduate with a BA in Psychology with plans to attend a clinical psychology doctoral program. She has excelled inside and outside of the classroom. Natalie conducted research in Dr. Haugh's ROAD lab and at Drexel University's Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science lab. Natalie is also a peer mentor and a member of Psi Chi and Psych Alliance. She also completed her field experience at Helping Hand Behavioral Health which further solidified her desire to conduct clinical work with a focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of serious mental illness.

Brook Matthews

BS in Psychological Science

Brook Matthews is an exceptional student and research assistant. She is in her senior year majoring in Psychological Science (BS) and has already been accepted into a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program. She has excelled in her coursework and has been active both in research and extracurriculars. In the Prevention Science Lab, she has demonstrated remarkable critical thinking skills and work ethic, making major contributions to several lab projects. Brook’s passion for service is evident in her commitments at Rowan and beyond. She is a member of Psychology Alliance, the Rowan Environmental Action League (REAL), and Psi Chi, and served as the Tau Sigma National Honor Society Induction Chair. She has supported others’ mental health and wellbeing through her work with NAMI and Helping Hand Behavioral Health.

Norina Cobb

BA in Psychology

Norina Cobb is graduating with a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Services for Children & their Families. Norina is passionate about working with neurodivergent youth and currently works as a home-based behavior therapist and is completing a fieldwork placement at a high school. Norina has been an active member of Dr. Christina Simmons’ SAFE Behavior Lab for the past 2.5 years. Her work has resulted in a manuscript in preparation, four internal poster presentations and will be presented as a poster at the Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention in Denver in May. As President of the ABA Club, Norina has doubled the number of active members. She is currently planning a Youth Event for Autism Acceptance Month in April to bring autistic children, their siblings, and peers to campus for a recreational event. She is a member of the Student Government Association, Psych Alliance, Psi Chi, Active Minds, and Flying First for first generation college students. Norina will be pursuing her Education Specialist degree in School Psychology.