Tiondra is a second-year student in the School Psychology Doctoral program at Indiana University (IU), with minors in Counseling Psychology and Race and Racism in Education. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Illinois State University in December 2022, with minors in African American Studies, Children’s Studies, and Sociology. Tiondra, a proud biracial individual from the Chicagoland area, is deeply passionate about education, mental health, and the positive development of children and youth. Her research interests are focused on the experiences of biracial youth, particularly in relation to identity, self-perception, social belonging, familial and societal expectations, and adverse childhood experiences. Tiondra's goal is to contribute to an expanded understanding of these complex issues.