Undergraduate Students
Paoge "Pao" Moua
My name is Paoge Moua, and I am currently a senior psychology pre-med major at OSU. I plan on attending medical school after graduation with a research track. I am interested in intergenerational trauma examined from a cross cultural perspective as well as the role ethnomedicine among ethnic/cultural minorities in the US (i.e., Indigenous/Native populations, Creole people). I hope to pursue a career in research (i.e., translational) and contribute to the field. In my free time, I enjoy staring out into the horizon and listening to stand-up comedy.
Kendall Carter
AIIP & NARCH Scholar
Hi! I’m Kendall, a senior at OSU and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. I am majoring in psychology, and I am a participant of the 2022 AIIP Summer Enrichment program. After graduating with a B.S., my goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in experimental psychology. My research interests are focused on examining historically based trauma and social variables affecting marginalized groups, more specifically, African American and Native American populations as I am part of both communities. A few of my hobbies are reading, listening to music, and traveling. I have been to 35 states, including all of the states on the East Coast, and I’m hoping to complete my tour when I visit the West Coast soon!
Makiah Torres
Hello, my name is Makiah Torres. I am a tribal member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and a senior transfer student at OSU. As a psychology major, my goal is to attain a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Broadly, my current research interests are exploring substance use and eating disorders in Native American populations, as well as the LGBTQ+ community from a sociocultural perspective. Some of my hobbies include traveling, cycling, reading, and focusing on a leadership role of the OSU-Tulsa Psychology Club. I am honored to be a part of the COLE Lab!
Scarlett Dyer
Honor's Thesis Mentee
Hi, I’mScarlett! I’m from Tulsa, OK. I’m majoring in psychology with a minor in
general business, and I expect to graduate in May of 2025. My research
interests include social psychology and health psychology with a specific focus
on how stress impacts health disparities in indigenous populations. After I
graduate, I plan to apply to become a clinical psychologist. I love doing arts
and crafts such as painting, resin art, and jewelry making. I also enjoy
reading, sketching, and watching movies.
Adrianna Williams
AIIP Scholar
Adrianna Williams is a member of the Iowa Tibe of Oklahoma. She is currently a senior at OSU and is majoring in psychology, with a minor in Africana Studies. Upon graduation, she plans to apply to graduate school. Her research interests focus on exploring the relationship between creativity and the restoration of one’s psychological well-being, particularly among Native American vets. Adrianna is a wife, mother, U.S. Navy veteran, gardener, crafter, and herbalist. In her spare time, she enjoys quality time with her family, yoga, reading a good book, earthing in the sunshine, and exploring.
River Riddle
AIIP Scholar
My name is River Riddle. I am a tribal member of the Osage Nation. I am currently a senior at OSU majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology. My research interests include examining the relationship between stress and chronic illnesses among Native American populations specifically how autoimmune diseases develop through stressful environments. After graduating, I plan on attending graduate school to pursue a master's degree in counseling psychology. I enjoy playing sports, learning new things, and driving around the city.
Bailey Holcomb
My Name is Bailey Holcomb, and I am currently a junior majoring in psychology at OSU minoring in childhood development. I plan on graduating in may 2025. After graduation I plan on going to grad school for clinical psychology. My research interest include identifying predictions of mental health among ethnic/minority groups ( I.e., Indigenous/Native populations, Hispanic/Latin populations). I also want to explore substance use and how it affects mental health among these populations as well. Some of my hobbies include cooking, working out, and makeup art.
Deja Harris
Déja Harris is a senior pursuing a Bachelorof Arts in psychology and a minor in entrepreneurship here at OSU. She is
expected to graduate in May of 2024. Déja is from Tulsa, OK and is a member of
the Chickasaw Nation. Her research interest consists of understanding the
effects of systemic discrimination on the well-being of a community; and the
type of community behavior it produces. She is also interested in exploring the
disparities, such as mental and community health, amongst minority communities.
She loves reading and spending time with family and friends.
