Current Undergraduate Research Assistants
ALEXANDRIA (ALEX) AHO
JUNIOR, HUNTER COLLEGE
Alex is an upper junior at Hunter College majoring in Health Psychology. She is also a member of the Thomas Hunter Honors Program, with a mini concentration in Philosophy and a minor in Spanish. She is interested in integrating a more holistic approach into biomedical practice which will enhance healthcare, lifestyle, and overall well-being. While at the CHiC Lab, she is eager to acquire invaluable research skills, collecting both qualitative and quantitative data that will allow for patient-oriented insights. Alex plans to go on to graduate school and pursue a PhD in Health psychology. She hopes to improve the quality of care of people with illness and better the overall health of society through research and education
ESZTER BOLCZ
SENIOR, HUNTER COLLEGE
Eszter is a fourth-year student at Hunter College, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Environmental Studies. She is part of the Thomas Hunter Honors Program. In the CHiC Lab, Eszter will conduct her honors thesis on skin disease stigma in the US, building upon a previous study involving German participants. After completing her undergraduate studies, she plans to further explore health disparities and their social impacts among minority and underrepresented groups, and pursue a PhD in Health Psychology.
GENESIS ACOSTA CORNIEL
SENIOR, HUNTER COLLEGE
Genesis is a Senior at Hunter College majoring in Health Psychology and minoring in Sociology. She identifies as an enthusiast who values responsibility, teamwork, and proactive learning. Following her interest in human behavior, she began working at A Friendly Face as a Registered Behavior Technician, where she provides ABA therapy to children with autism. After completing her Bachelor's degree, she intends to pursue a Master's degree in Social Work, which will be aided by her experiences at The Hunter Coping and Health in Context Laboratory, where she aspires to optimize her skills and make valuable contributions to the research and initiatives she is engaged in during this period.
JULIA SOCHACKI
SENIOR, HUNTER COLLEGE
Julia is a senior at Hunter College in the Macaulay Honors Program, majoring in Psychology. In the CHiC lab, Julia will conduct her honors thesis with the US stigma skin disease study. She aims to strengthen her research skills and gain a greater understanding of the psychological adjustment among individuals with visible skin disease. Following her undergraduate studies, Julia plans to pursue a Master's in Clinical Social Work to improve the quality of life of others.
MICHELLE TEITEL
SENIOR, HUNTER COLLEGE
Michelle Teitel is an upper senior, double majoring in Human Biology and Psychology. She has taken both of Prof. Revenson's classes and is eager to gain research experience. She plans to complete an MPH after continuing work in health psychology research and plans to become a patient advocate.
AVERY MAK
JUNIOR, HUNTER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Avery Mak is a junior at Hunter College High School, where she is taking AP psychology and statistics. Previously, Avery has published research at Biobus and the New York Historical Society. She is extremely community-driven and runs a nonprofit, Scholar Readiness, which supports historically marginalized groups. Avery is interested in expanding resources for gender and racial minorities and hopes to major in psychology.