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Research Program Mentors

Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.

Psychology
Kunwal

Kunwal

Education

  1. Boston University

  2. Hunter College CUNY

    BABachelor of Arts2013

    Biology

Expertise

medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, social determinants of health, health equity...

Desiree

Desiree

PhDPsychology

Education

  1. Ohio State University, Columbus

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2011

    Psychology

  2. Ohio State University, Columbus

    MAMaster of Arts2008

    Psychology

Expertise

Qualitative research, psychology, social justice, special education, mental health, policy issues, DEI...

Catarina

Catarina

PhD candidateClinical Psy...

Education

  1. Duke University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Clinical Psychology

  2. Duke University

    MAMaster of Arts2025

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

Clinical (i.e., abnormal) psychology, developmental psychopathology, cognitive development, research...

Ollie

Ollie

PhD candidateClinical Psy...

Education

  1. Northwestern University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Clinical Psychology

  2. Northwestern University

    MAMaster of Arts

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuroscience...

Drew

Drew

PhDPsychology

Education

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Psychology

  2. University of Southern California (USC)

    MAMaster of Arts2022

    Psychology

Expertise

Social psychology, consumer psychology, marketing, humor, comedy, influence & persuasion, authenticity...

Allison

Allison

PhDClinical Psy...

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Clinical Psychology

  2. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    MAMaster of Arts2019

    Psychology

Expertise

clinical psychology

Domenic

Domenic

MPAGovernment

Education

  1. Cornell University

    MPAMaster of Publi...

    Government

  2. Ithaca College

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Psychology, Neuroscience, Law, Economics, History, Government

Aya

Aya

PhD candidatePsychology

Education

  1. Virginia Commonwealth University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Psychology

  2. New York University

    MAMaster of Arts

    Psychology

Expertise

Anything in the realm of Psychology

Sarah

Sarah

PhD candidatePsychology

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Psychology

  2. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    MAMaster of Arts

    Psychology

Expertise

Health psychology; psychosocial oncology; social psychology; statistics

Termara

Termara

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Yale University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Neuroscience

  2. Yale University

    MSMaster of Science2020

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Autism, fNIRS, EEG, Neurotechnology, Mental Health, Neuroethics

Jasmine

Jasmine

PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. University of California San Diego (UCSD)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. Wellesley College

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

neuroscience, psychology, cognitive sciences, anthropology, public policy, sociology, public health

AARTI

AARTI

PhD candidatePsychology

Education

  1. Boston University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Psychology

  2. Villanova University

    MSMaster of Science2021

    Psychology

Expertise

developmental psychology, cognitive development, STEM education

Rayven

Rayven

PhD candidatePsychology

Education

  1. University of Kentucky

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Psychology

  2. University of Kentucky

    MD/MSDoctor of Medic...2023

    Psychology

Expertise

Psychology

Shannon

Shannon

PhDChild Develo...

Education

  1. University of Denver

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Child Development

  2. University of Denver

    MAMaster of Arts2021

    Psychology

Expertise

Parenting, MRI analysis, fNIRS, substance use, mental health, emotion, statistics

Dewey

Dewey

MAPsychology

Education

  1. San Jose State University (SJSU)

    MAMaster of Arts2024

    Psychology

  2. University of California, Merced

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Psychology

Expertise

clinical psychology, working memory, executive functions, mood/affect.

Kennedy

Kennedy

MBABusiness

Education

  1. Duke University

    MBAMaster of Busin...2025

    Business

  2. Queen's University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Cognitive Science

Expertise

Business (marketing or other areas), psychology (especially in relation to social relationships or business)

Kiara

Kiara

PhD candidate

Education

  1. Virginia Commonwealth University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD
  2. Virginia Commonwealth University

    MSMaster of Science

    Psychology

Expertise

Psychology

Hannah

Hannah

PhDClinical Psy...

Education

  1. City College of New York

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Clinical Psychology

  2. City College of New York

    MAMaster of Arts2021

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

Clinical Psychology (Mental Health), Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology...

Shekinah

Shekinah

PhD candidateBiology

Education

  1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Biology

  2. New Jersey City University

    BSBachelor of Sci...

    Biology

Expertise

Biology/Cancer Biology

Benjamin

Benjamin

PhD candidateClinical Psy...

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Clinical Psychology

  2. Vanderbilt University

    EdMMaster of Educa...2021

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Equity, Clinical Decision Making