Emotion Development Lab Research Assistants

Peggy Burke

Peggy is a junior at Penn State majoring in Psychology. She previously had an internship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she worked in the Radiology unit with the children and their families. Peggy is a member of Schreyer Honors College and Phi Eta Sigma, as well as Apollo, a THON organization, and worked on the Hospitality Committee for THON 2018. After graduating, Peggy plans to go to graduate school to earn a Ph.D in clinical psychology. During her free time, Peggy likes to watch corny rom-coms and bake brownies.

Kennedy Walsh

Kennedy is a sophomore at Penn State majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. Last year Kennedy interned at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine where she shadowed a Neurosurgeon. She has also worked as a counselor for both a nature exploration and science camp. After graduation, Kennedy plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology to become a neuropsychologist. When she has free time, Kennedy enjoys drinking coffee and watching football.

Email: kjw5696@psu.edu

Julianna Strati

Julianna is a sophomore at Penn State pursuing degrees in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS). She has worked as the art director for a preschool day camp for the past three summers and additionally volunteered with the Child Life Department at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh this past summer. Julianna is a Teaching Assistant for an Environmental Science class and was a part of the Dancer Relations Committee for THON 2019, which she plans on continuing to pursue this upcoming year. After graduation, Julianna plans on attending graduate school to earn a Ph.D in child clinical psychology, but is still exploring other possible areas of graduate study, such as developmental psychology and family systems therapy. In her free time, she likes to paint, play piano, cook, and watch Grey’s Anatomy.

Email:jrs6844@psu.edu

Mark Leone

 Mark is a Junior at Penn State majoring in Biology. He has worked at St. Vincent Hospital emergency department in Erie, PA where he shadowed multiple adult and pediatric physicians. Mark is a member of the Schreyer Honors College and worked on the Dancer Relations Committee for THON 2020. Mark plans on pursuing a career in medicine and specializing in cardiovascular work, both in pediatrics and adults. Mark likes to watch baseball and his favorite team is the New York Yankees.

Email: mal6119@psu.edu