Current Graduate Students
Tyler Waldon-Lee
Tyler is a sixth-year Ph.D. student in Dr. O’Brien’s lab. He earned his B.S. in psychology from Georgia Gwinnett College. His interests focus on the processes of stereotypes, prejudice, stigma, and discrimination and their impact on the criminal justice system, education, and intergroup relationships. If you would like to more about Tyler, please check out his CV or email him at twaldonlee@tulane.edu.
Maria Casteigne
Nieve Mahood
Nieve is a first-year Ph.D. student in Dr. O’Brien’s lab. She earned her B.A. in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. Her research interests include the marginalization of women, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. If you would like to more about Nieve, check out her LinkedIn or please email her at nmahood@tulane.edu.
Current Undergraduate Students
Allyson Whyte
Grace Taylor
Grace Taylor is a junior in the Class of 2027 at Tulane University majoring in Psychology with minors in Gender and Sexuality Studies and Social Work. She is interested in supporting individuals with mental health challenges and advancing equitable access to care, with particular focus on gender equity, reproductive health, and the rights of underrepresented communities. Grace aims to integrate research, advocacy, and policy to help build inclusive systems that better meet community needs. Here are her resume and LinkedIn.
Aliana Dellarocco
Aliana Dellarocco is a sophomore at Tulane University, graduating in 2027, pursuing a triple major in Psychology, Public Health, and Cognitive Studies. She is passionate about exploring the intersection of psychology and public health, with a focus on applying psychological research to health equity and child advocacy. After graduation, Aliana plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Feel free to reach out at adellarocco@tulane.edu You can learn more about her through her resume, and connect with her on LinkedIn
Mary Craddock
Mary Craddock is a Psychology B.S Major with a minor in Sociology. After graduation she plans to puruse a Master’s degree in a mental health-related field and work with children in a professional compacity. She is currently conducting a research study on moral perceptions and stereotypes of parents. You can learn more about her through her Linkedin or reach out to her through her email (mcraddock@tulane.edu).
Julianne Kwong
Juliane will be graduating in Spring 2027 with a major in Political Science and Psychology and a minor in Homeland Security. Her research interests involve the intersectionality of psychology, law, and public policy. She is especially interested in how implicit bias and structural inequalities influence sentencing, treatment, and rehabilitation outcomes, and how interdisciplinary, psychology-informed approaches can promote fairness, accountability, and reintegration. After graduation, Juliane is planning on attending law school and pursing a career in juvenile defense. You can learn more about her through her Linkedin, her resume, or reach out to her through her email (jkwong@tulane.edu)
Current Lab Manager
Yvette Bivins-Sanchez
Yvette graduated with a B.S in Psychology from The College of William and Mary in Spring 2023 and has held the position of Lab manager since August, 2023. Her research interests comprise of Cultural Competence, Racial Prejudice & Confronting Racism, Mental Health, Stigma & Discrimination, Reducing Bias & the intersections between Race, Gender, and Sexuality. After fulfilling their role they intend to attain a Ph.D in Social Psychology and pursue a career in psychological research. You can learn more about Yvette Bivins-Sanchez in her resume, cv, Linkedin, or reach out via email at ybivinssanchez@tulane.edu.