I am a graduate level experimental psychology researcher collaborating with Dr. Joseph Wellman at California State University-San Bernardino. We are researching stigma, prejudice, and discrimination. I have a B.A. from the University of Missouri in psychological sciences with a minor in Spanish and a multicultural certificate. I was a research assistant under Dr. Ann Bettencourt, focusing on mindfulness based interventions and intergroup relationships. I graduated with departmental honors and as a Ronald E. McNair scholar. My research project experimented with interpersonal mindfulness, co-rumination, and friendship quality. My research interests are interpersonal relationships, the benefits of stress reduction, cultural psychology, mindfulness/contemplative practices, and improvements to the overall well-being of members in society. I am pursuing a Ph.D. in social psychology.