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Lab Director: Dr. Rachel Baumsteiger
Rachel Baumsteiger is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Cal Poly Pomona. Before coming to CPP, Dr. Baumsteiger received a BA from the University of South Florida and then an MA and PhD from the Claremont Graduate University with a concentration in positive developmental psychology. She then worked as a postdoctoral associate and then associate research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Baumsteiger's research focuses on social, emotional, and moral development with a particular interest in prosocial behavior, especially among adolescents and adults. Dr. Baumsteiger also enjoys teaching courses related to research methods, human development, positive psychology, and social psychology.
Research Assistants
Hallie Alfaro
Olivia Brown
Miriame Fars
Joseph Baky
Sandy Calderon
Michelle Grajeda
Michelle Grajeda is a senior undergraduate student at Cal Poly Pomona. As a psychology major, her research interests include mental health stigma, particularly within Latine communities, relationships, and psychological well-being. Her long-term goal is to become a licensed therapist with a private practice serving both English- and Spanish-speaking clients. She hopes to support mental health within her community while helping adolescents, young adults, and couples improve their interpersonal relationships and overall well-being.
Gavin Langhorst
Daniel Leon
Daniel Leon is a senior undergraduate student majoring in psychology at Cal Poly Pomona. His research interests include emotional regulation and how positive psychology interventions can impact well-being, reducing stigma against people with mental health concerns, and psychosis risk. His goal is to gain his PhD in clinical psychology and to apply that degree in both research and clinical fields to support those in need.
Emma Nahapetian
Ashley Torres
Emma Nahapetian is a senior undergraduate student studying psychology at Cal Poly Pomona. Her work as a registered behavior technician with children on the spectrum has broadened her research interests on mental health stigma, youth trauma, and social psychology. As a Middle Eastern woman, she values supporting multicultural individuals facing mental health challenges. In the future, Emma will earn a master's degree to become a licensed therapist with a private practice focused on helping adolescents and young adults improve their sense of well-being.
Lab Alumni
Juan Alba
Iselle Alvarado
Melissa Armenta
Daysy Bravo
Leslie Cervantes
Jamie Cortez
Jade Cruz
Johanna Flores
Jesus Gomez
Aliyah Iskenderian
Nirali Kantawala
Natalie Khoury
Sydney Lee
Isabella Lopez
Clover Martinez
Michell Navarro
Lola Piñón