Undergraduate Students
Blayne Barker
Web Master
Hi, my name is Blayne and I am a junior at Oklahoma State University. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Social Justice. I am a member of the Psychology Club, Psi Chi, and Gamma Phi Beta sorority. After graduation, I am planning on attending graduate school and getting my doctorate in Clinical Psychology. A fun fact about myself is that I have played golf for 8 years!
Reagan Cole
Undergrad RA Lab Manager (AIIP Scholar & NARCH Scholar)
Reagan Cole is an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. She is a senior psychology major at OSU and an undergraduate research assistant in the COLE lab. Her research interests involve exploring intergenerational trauma and mental health, and the impact of alcohol and substance abuse in AI/AN communities. She enjoys reading in her free time as well as hanging out with her family, friends, and pets.
Alexandria Cooper
Psychometrics Manager
Alexandria Cooper is a senior undergraduate research assistant in the Cole Lab, and will be graduating December 2021. She is majoring in Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language. After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school for Clinical Psychology and working towards earning her PhD. Her research interests include intergenerational trauma, sleep disorders, personality disorders, and anxiety disorders. She enjoys crocheting, playing with her dogs, traveling, and cooking.
Kaitlyn Dye
IRB Manager
Kaitlyn Dye is an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Cole’s lab. She is currently a senior psychology major at OSU and will graduation in May. After graduation, she plans on pursuing a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Following her master’s degree, she would like to obtain a PhD in counseling psychology. Her research interests include examining health disparities and historical trauma among indigenous communities. During her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys hanging out with friends and family, shopping, and working out.
Emani Fields
Social Media Manager (McNair Scholar)
I am Emani Fields, a graduating senior here at Oklahoma State University. I am a B.S. of Psychology major. Plans after graduation, I plan on attending medical school to purse getting my Medical Doctor to further become a psychiatrist. I would like to be of service towards primarily the colored and underrepresented minority groups. My hobbies consist of the gym, school, hair, nails and reading. A fun fact about me is I do my own hair and nails
Hayley Holstead
Treasurer
Hi, my name is Hayley Holstead and I am a Senior here at Oklahoma State, majoring in Psychology and Minoring in Neuroscience. I plan on attending Pharmacy School after graduating in May 2022. I am a part of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and plan on pursuing a career as a pharmacist for the Choctaw Nation Health Services. I am very passionate about Indian Health, and specifically about spreading mental/ physical health awareness for Native Populations, as well as other underrepresented minority groups.
Marilysis Saldivar
Participant Correspondent/Lab Greeter (McNair Mentee)
My name is Marilysis Saldivar and I am a current Junior at Oklahoma State University. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. I am a member of the Psychology Club, Hispanic Student Association, McNairs Scholars Program, and I am currently the Vice President of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. After graduation I plan to attend a PHD program in counseling psychology and hope to one day help break the stigma around mental health in Hispanic Communities.
