CoPE Lab

Hannah Snyder is an associate professor of psychology at Brandeis University. Before coming to Brandeis, she completed her PhD in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder and a postdoctoral fellowship in developmental psychopathology at University of Denver. Her research interests include studying the interactions among executive function, mental health and stress in adolescents and young adults. She teaches Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Introduction to Developmental Psychology. When not working, she enjoys outdoor adventures and cooking.

Yue received a B.A. in Physics and Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from Cornell University in 2021 and an M.S. in Psychological Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2023. At the University of Illinois, she explored the associations among internalizing symptoms, executive function, and stereotype threat susceptibility. Yue is generally interested in how cognitive and emotional processes such as emotion regulation impact risk for internalizing psychopathology, as well as how sociocultural identities shape these relations. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology in the future. Outside of the lab, Yue enjoys music, cubing, and swing dancing.

Ally received her BA in Neuroscience from Colorado College in 2022. Before joining the CoPE Lab she completed the Post Baccalaureate Child and Adolescent Clinical Fellowship Program through McLean Hospital where she taught adolescents Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and researched factors correlated with adolescent depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. She is interested in how people cope with difficult emotions and experiences and what factors may impact the use of adaptive vs maladaptive coping styles. She plans to pursue a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. During her free time she enjoys hiking, crocheting, and playing soccer.

Quynh is interested in mechanisms by which stress and aberrant reward processing increase vulnerability to internalizing psychopathology in emerging adults. Her work integrates multiple methodological approaches, including psychophysiology, ambulatory assessment, and reinforcement learning paradigms. Outside the lab, she enjoys reading, swimming, and cooking.

Before coming to Brandeis, Elizabeth received her BS in psychology and MS in cognitive science from Illinois State University where she conducted research on cognitive biases in attention and memory, emotion regulation, and false memory. Elizabeth is broadly interested in executive function, repetitive negative thinking and other cognitive risk factors for internalizing disorders. Her current work in the CoPE Lab examines the contrast avoidance model of worry, attentional control and repetitive negative thinking. Outside of the lab, Elizabeth's hobbies include horse back riding, aerial arts and reading.

Erica is a 1st year Master’s Student in the CoPE lab, where she is working on a thesis investigating how procrastination mediates the relationship between negative urgency (a facet of impulsivity) and the generation of stress. She has interests in stress generation theory and the etiology of psychopathology. Previously, Erica completed a BA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she triple-majored in Psychology, Journalism, and English. In between her BA and MA, she worked as a research specialist in two labs that used non-human primates as a model: one lab investigating the neurobiological mechanisms of puberty and the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis, and another that focused on anxiety disorders in children. Currently, she works part-time as a crisis line operator. When Erica has free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and running outside.

Sunan is pursuing dual B.A. degrees in Psychology and Education Studies. Her main interests are developmental psychology and mental health counseling. In her free time, Sunan volunteers as a Social-Emotional-Learning teacher for primary school students in China via live remote classes. Sunan also enjoys watching movies, solving puzzles, and staying with her golden retriever in her spare time.

Annetta is currently pursuing a B.S. in neuroscience, with interests in cognitive development and memory. She volunteers with the school EMS team, BEMCo, and is Vice President of the student research journal on campus, Prometheus. In her free time, she enjoys trying new sports, reading, exploring museums and restaurants, and watching Formula 1 and football.

Jeffrey is interested in counseling and developmental psychology, and hopes to become a counselor specialized in adolescent stress. Outside the lab, Jeffrey works as a student teacher at Kennedy Middle School and volunteers for various on-campus resource groups. His hobbies include playing badminton, squash, and the viola.

Nathalie is a Psychology and Health: Science, Society, and Policy double major with interests in development and cognitive psychology. Outside of the lab, Nathalie volunteers with an off-campus organization, planning outreach and community service events. In her free time, you can probably catch her dancing, skiing, or playing/watching tennis!

Toby is a Psychology and Health: Science, Society, & Policy major who is interested in clinical psychology and the development of psychopathology. Outside of the lab, Toby is a UDR for the Psychology department, the Community Lead for the Brandeis chapter of Partners in Health Engage, and volunteers at a mental health crisis center. In his free time, he enjoys exploring new restaurants, thrifting, and going to concerts.

Emma is currently pursuing a B.S. in psychology and sociology. She has a strong passion for working with children, as she hopes to become a child psychologist. This summer she explored her love for children and the outdoors at a rock climbing summer camp designed to immerse children in athletics and nature. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, yoga, and watching her favorite show, New Girl.